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Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Early Bob Dylan's 1st all electric concert 1965 ad...
Item #718801
August 26, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1965
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Live at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium - Queens
* First all electric guitar set (historic)
Page 15 has a somewhat small advertisement for a upcoming "BOB DYLAN" concert at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens. This ad measures 3 x 1 3/4 inches. (see image) This conce... See More
Early Bob Dylan's 1st all electric concert 1965 ad...
Item #718503
August 26, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 26, 1965
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Live at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium - Queens
* First all electric guitar set (historic)
Page 15 has a somewhat small advertisement for a upcoming "BOB DYLAN" concert at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens. This ad measures 3 x 1 3/4 inches. (see image) This conce... See More
The Jackie Robinson of the NFL....
Item #719815
March 22, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1946
* Kenny Washington breaks the color barrier
* NFL football signs it's 1st African American player
* Los Angeles Rams
The sport's section (page 25) has a small and inconspicuous heading at the bottom of the page that reads: "Rams Sign Ken Washington" (see) Unfortunate for the small report here but still a historic 1st in this famous... See More
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #699315
July 07, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1932
* Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SMITH REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN'S HUSBAND, SUICIDE" with subheads and two related photos. Was this suicide or m... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson rematch title fight....
Item #687596
September 13, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1951
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Randolph Turpin
* Famous middleweight rematch title fight
The front page has a two column heading: "Ray Robinson Stops Randy Turpin in 10th To Regain Ring Title" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming...
Item #648845
June 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1935
* Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming
* Narragansett - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Races to New Mark In Taking Narragansett Sprint" with subhead and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Watch Hill... See More
Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster...
Item #642409
May 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1929
* Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster
* The house Ruth built
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth - Lou Gehrig
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWO KILLED, 62 HURT IN YANKEE STADIUM AS RAIN STAMPEDES BASEBALL CROWD; VICTIMS ARE CRUSHED AT BLEACHER EXIT" with many subheads and list of the dead and injured.... See More
Jewish boxer Benny Leonard keeps boxing title......
Item #711746
July 28, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1922
* Benny Leonard vs. Lew Tendler
* Both Jewish boxers - title fight
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page has a great banner headline: "LEONARD RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subhead. (see image) Nice for display. Reporting continues in the sport's section with round per round coverage. First report coverage on the lightweight champions... See More
Jewish boxer Benny Leonard...
Item #687063
July 24, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1923
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page has a great banner headline: "LEONARD KEEPS HIS TITLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Reporting continues in the sport's section with round per round coverage and photo. First report coverage on the lightweight championship boxing match between Benny Leon... See More
Notre Dame vs. Northwestern in 1930...
Item #711855
November 23, 1930
SECTION TWO (sports) of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 23, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Northwestern Wildcats
* 3rd to last collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne
* ND to be National Champions for 1930 season
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHAT ROCKNE TOLD IRISH-AT HALF AND FINISH" with subhead and 2 photos. . (see i... See More
The code of umpiring in baseball...
Item #704832
January 02, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 2, 1858 A sporting newspaper with much on horse racing, but there is baseball content as well.
Inside has: "Base-Ball Correspondence" which provides some interesting commentary on officiating in the mid-19th century: "On practice days, the person who attempts the duties of umpire should give his decisions as fairly as his judgm... See More
1968 Orangeburg massacre...
Item #701449
February 10, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Feb. 10, 1968
* Orangeburg massacre - shooting
* South Carolina State College
* African American students
* Racial segregation at local bowling alley
The front page has a two column heading: "South Carolina Town Placed Under Curfew" (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Premier ads and reviews: "Clueless" & "Free Willy 2"...
Item #711505
July 19, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 19, 1995 (1st and Calendar sections only)
* Premier ads and reviews: "Clueless" & "Free Willy 2"
The Calendar Sections has full-page ads and reviews of the premier release of both "Free Willy 2" and "Clueless". The Sports Section also has a feature article (and photo) regarding [Centennial] Olympic Stadiu... See More
Carl Lewis wins 4th gold & Michael Jordan...
Item #714511
August 12, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Aug. 12, 1984
* Michael Jordan, pre Chicago Bulls
* U.S. men's Olympic basketball team
* Carl Lewis wins 4th gold medal
* 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Page 110 has a photo showing Bobby Knight after his team woin the gold medal. The article on the same page mentions Michael Jordan being the MVP in the games. Great to have in this Chicago publication prior to... See More
MLB team Braves moves to Milwaukee...
Item #716141
March 19, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 19, 1953
* Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
* MLB baseball (current Atlanta Braves)
The front page has a one column inset with heading: "Milwaukee, New Home Of Braves" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section (page 23) has a one column heading: "NL Moves Braves to Milwaukee" with subhead. (see images) Another related report... See More
1941 Funeral of Lou Gehrig...
Item #660265
June 05, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1941
* Lou Gehrig funeral
* "The Iron Horse"
* New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "FUNERAL SERVICE FOR GEHRIG IS HELD" with subheads and 2 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other... See More
Preparations for Civil War...
Item #172458
April 13, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1861 The front page has a print of: "Mrs. General Gaines" as well as a view of "Point Isabella, Texas, with the 'Daniel Webster' sailing with U.S. Troops on Board". The doublepage centerfold shows six "American Home Scenes", which includes prints of "The Applecut" "The Dance" "Quilting&quo... See More
Michael Jordan becomes the best player in the NBA...
Item #675772
April 26, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, April 26, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball
The front page of the sport's section has a illustration which includes the likeness of Michael Jordan with heading: "NBA selects its best" Also a two column heading: "Jordan has no peer, say his peers" The top left corner of the front page has a small photo of J... See More
Ohio State wins Rose Bowl in 1950...
Item #681231
January 03, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1950
* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. California Golden Bears
* Orange Bowl: Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Wildcats
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers
* Cotton Bowl: Rice Owls vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Ohio State Field Goal in Last Two Minutes Beats Cal... See More
Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...
Item #714996
December 10, 1984
USA TODAY, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football running back from SMU
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "2,007 YARDS/ Dickerson rushes for 215 yards to break O.J.'s record of 2,003; Rams win 27-16" and more with photo. (see images) First report coverage on runn... See More
Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year...
Item #675415
May 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1985
* Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The top of page 14 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Jordan Outpolls Olajuwon, 57 1/2 Votes to 20 1/2, as the NBA Rookie of the Year" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Herschel Walker signs with the USFL...
Item #689881
February 24, 1983
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 24, 1983
* Herschel Walker signs with USFL
* United States Football League
* Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Republican senator nominee
The front page of this section has a heading: "Walker Goes for USFL Gold" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament
Item #687356
April 09, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1951
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Hogan Captures Masters Golf for First Time, Beating Reigel by 2 Strokes" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice t... See More
1931 Knute Rockne's funeral & burial...
Item #664861
April 02, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1931
* Knute Rockne killed w/ photos
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "Throngs Surge to Pay Rockne Last Tribute" (see) More in the sport's section and 6 related photos on the back page with banner heading at the top.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition&quo... See More
1930 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball... John Wooden...
Item #711521
March 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1930
* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* 1929-30 Big Ten champions w/ photos
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)
The front page of section two (sports) has a two column heading: "Introducing the Boys Who Brought Purdue 2d Title" with separate photos of each play and coach including a young John Wooden. (see images) John Wooden ... See More
Notre Dame wins 1989 college football title...
Item #685637
January 03, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside. Much reporting on the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC.
Complete wit... See More
Athletics Tie World Series...
Item #219214
October 10, 1931
KNICKERBOCKER PRESS: This issue is from Albany, NY and is dated October 10, 1931.
The front page of this issue reads, "Athletics Win Sixth Game to Tie Up Series: Grove Pitches Five-Hit Ball to Stop Cardinals-Derringer Issues Free Passes to force Runners Across." This article is accompanied by two pictures of Robert Moses Grove.
Additional content includes, "Edison is Rou
... See More
Robert H. Goddard.... early rocketry...
Item #659799
September 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1935
* Robert H. Goddard rockets - rocketry
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. Max Baer...
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
Page 25 has one column headinghs:
"LINDBERGH STUDYING BIG GODDARD ROCKET" with "Colonel and H.F. Guggenheim Inspect in Nex Mexico Projectile for Stratosphere Flight" (see)
Also a banner head... See More
Yankees defeat the Cubs in the first game of the World Series...
Item #704916
October 05, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 5, 1938
* New York Yankees win
* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
* World Series of baseball (game 1)
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a great banner headline: "YANKEES DEFEAT CUBS" with subheads,, large box scores, inning-by-inning coverage, and even more. Great for display and unusual for such a nice headline on... See More
Joe DiMaggio breaks the consecutive game hitting record...
Item #703720
July 03, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 3, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Breaks all-time MLB hitting streak record
The front page of the sport's section (pg. 11) has a three-column heading: "DiMaggio, One All-Time Record Broken, Seeks Another Mark". with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio breaking Willie Keeler's MLB game hitting streak rec... See More
Pair of issues on the London Olympic Games...
Item #675803
July 13, 1908
LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, California, a pair of issues dated July 13 and 14 1908 each with front page content concerning the Olympic Games in London. Included are photos of 5 American participants as well a: "The Olympic Stadium, London".
Each issue is complete in 16 pages, light toning, generally nice.
Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...
Item #692856
June 13, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1929
* Babe Ruth may die if he continues to play ?
* Enlarged heart diagnosis by physicians
* New York Yankees - MLB - photo
The top of the front page has a photo showing Babe Ruth in a bath robe with heading: "He May Never Play Again" Also a one column column heading: "RUTH THROUGH, FRIENDS FEAR" with subheads. (see) Interesting report here a... See More
Hanging of Amy Spain, the Negro slave...
Item #172924
September 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1865 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the nearly quarter-page captioned: "View of Darlington Court House and the Sycamore Tree Where Amy Spain, the Negro Slave, Was Hung by the Citizens of Darlington, South Carolina". There is an article: "Amy Spain" beneath the print.
The front page has a large print of: "Th... See More
Sandy Koufax wins his first Cy Young Award...
Item #706778
October 25, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1963
* Sandy Koufax 1st Cy Young
* Los Angeles Dodgers
* Yogi Berra signs as manager
* New York Yankees
The sport's section (page 20) has a one column head: "KOUFAX RECEIVES CY YOUNG AWARD" with subhead. A nice report on Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax winning the first of his three Cy Young awards.
Koufax is also remembered as one ... See More
Frederic Remington illustration...
Item #175848
September 16, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - In the Cairo Street, Midway Plaisance." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Recent Cyclone in the South." Full pg. of illus. of "With the New York Naval Reserves on Long Island." 2/3 pg. portrait of "The Hon. Hamilton Fish." Full pg. of illus. of "The I... See More
Jesse Owens & 1936 Olympic team welcome home....
Item #695476
September 04, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1936
* Jesse Owens & Olympic team welcome home
* Broadway, Manhattan ticker-tape parade
* Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia presents
* 1936 Berlin, Germany Summer Olympics
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "OLYMPIC STARS GET WELCOME OF CITY" with subheads that include: "121 From the American Team, Headed by Owens, Parade Through Cheer... See More
Bob Feller's opening day No Hitter in 1940...
Item #672992
April 17, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 17, 1940
* Famous Pitcher Bob Feller
* Opening day no hitter pitched
* Cleveland Indians baseball
Page 2B has a three column heading: "Feller's No-Hitter Writes a Page in History of Baseball" with subhead. (see) Also a related editorial with photo of Feller. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding h... See More
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #649440
February 15, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The front page has a two column heading:
"Leahy Quits Boston College To Go Back to Notre Dame" with subhead. (see) Article continues in the sport's section (page 16) with photo of Leahy. First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coac... See More
Roger Federer's first Grand Slam tennis victory...
Item #715153
July 07, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 2003
* Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer
* First Major Grand Slam title - Wimbledon Men's singles
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Federer's Stylish Game Works Like Charm" with subhead and photo. More on page 9 with a banner headline.
Complete with all sections (86 pages), great cond... See More
Muhammad Ali title fight in 1966...
Item #692809
August 07, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, August 7, 1966
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* English boxer Brian London
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Cassius Floors London"
The front page of section B (sports) has a banner heading: "Clay Fogs London in Third Round" with related photo. Page 3 of this section has yet another... See More
Vassar College... Early baseball...
Item #684208
November 17, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 17, 1866 Inside has a half page print: "The Misses Cooke's School Room, Freedman's Bureau, Richmond, Va." showing a room full of African-American student.
With a baseball connection, there is a small portrait of "Frank Pigeon, Of The Eckford B.B. Club, Brooklyn E. D.".
The double page centerfold has three views of t... See More
Ice-yachting on the Hudson...
Item #174318
February 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Our Modern Ulysses on His Travels." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Assembly Chamber, New Capitol, Albany." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A German Snow Plough." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Thomas G. Alvord" and "The Hon. Morton M'Michael." Two full pg. illus. of &qu... See More
Philadelphia Athletics win World Series...
Item #205543
October 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1929 This 64 page issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ATHLETICS WIN TITLE; 3-RUN RALLY IN NINTH BEATS THE CUBS" with several subheads and nice reporting on pages 24 & 25 as well with related photos. Good condition.
Chicago cable cars...
Item #175790
February 25, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "The Gripman - Chicago Cable Cars." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Washington - Visitors on the Terrace of the Capitol." Full pg. illus. of "The Old Communistic Town of Economy, Pennsylvania." Full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - The Statue of the Republic." 1/2 pg. illus.... See More
1931 USC upsets Notre Dame.....
Item #576856
November 22, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 22, 1931
* USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Famous upset game
This 36 page newspaper has a two column heading at the bottom of the front page: "Trojan, Harvard Upset Wins Top Grid Drama". The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline that reads: "TROJANS DEFEAT IRISH, 16 TO 14", with subheads which ... See More
Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine...
Item #176312
February 26, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1898 Full ftpg. is a photos of "Capt. Charles Sigsbee, U.S.N.".
Good text with 14 related photos on: "Loss of the U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "With the Cuban Insurgents". Nice fullpg. illus of: "New Buildings for the Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, N.Y. Harbor", recent... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #654640
June 13, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - punch below the belt
This 60 page newspaper has nice photo showing Max Schmeling on the canvas with caption: "THE END OF THE SHARKEY-SCHMELING FIGHT"
Also one column headlines: "SHARKEY'S FOUL BLOW ACCIDENT", "American W... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey...
Item #581996
June 13, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey - Heavyweight boxing championship - Famous foul
* Sir Henry Segrave death (with photo)
This 34 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "MAX LOSING WHEN FOUL ENDS BOUT" with subheads nice illustration of Schmeling (see photos).
Other news o... See More
Georgia Tech upsets Alabama....
Item #584456
November 18, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 18, 1962
* Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football upset
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "GEORGIA TECH HANDS ALABAMA FIRST GRID DEFEAT IN 27 GAMES, 7-6" with subheads and stats (see photos). This tells of the upset of Alabama by the Georg... See More
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