Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine...

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  

First National League game played in New York...

NEW-YORK TIMES, April 26, 1876  Page 5 has: "Base-Ball"  "The Bostons Defeat the Mutuals--Score Seven To Six". The summary begins: "Fully 800 persons assembled on the Union Grounds, Brooklyn, E. D., yesterday afternoon to witness the first game of the regular Mutual Clubs...". The summary continues with details about this game which was the very first Nation... See More  

First Major League Baseball night game...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1935 The top of the sports page has a one column head: "REDS' NIGHT GAME DRAWS 25,000 FANS" with subheads including: "Many Notables See Contest, First Under Lights in History of Major Leagues" and more. This was the very first Major League Baseball night game played under electric lights. The game was at Crosley Field, home of the Cincinnati Reds.

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Early baseball from just after the Civil War...

NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866  A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More  

Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  April 17, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.



This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Race.... See More  

Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1857  The front page features a quarter-page print of "Sir E. Bulwer Lytton" with an accompanying article.

Inside prints include: "Rembrandt Peale"; any illustrations of "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including: "Modern Gaza" "Ruins of Askelon" "Plain of Ashdad" "Ludd (ancient Lydda)"... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 8, 1916 (no color cover)



In this issue, there are several articles including "A Reply to Mr. Wilson" by Lincoln Steffens; "Rumania's Man of Power" by Gerald Morgan; "The Humanness of Advertising" by Milton Goodman; "Trails of the Little Neutrals" which includes several photos; "Huerta and the Tw... See More  

Philadelphia Athletics win World Series...

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.

The Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1887  Nice fullpg: 'Views In & About Marblehead' shows 6 scenes. Very nice fullpg: 'Sketches In Utah' shows 9 scenes including 'Mormon Temple at Logan' & 'Tabernacle & New Temple at Salt Lake'. Fullpg: 'Wheat Harvest in Dakota'.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pag... See More  

Olympiad held in Los Angeles...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, The Games of the Tenth Olympiad Section, Los Angeles, California, December 4, 1931  This is a 32-page Fiftieth Anniversary Edition section dedicated to the Olympiad. This contains information on the Story of the Olympic Games, information on Los Angeles hosting the games in 1932 including the program of events, and photos of the American hopefuls. Included is a lot of adver... See More  

The last delivery of slaves to America...

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 13, 1858  Page 4 has a report taking over half a column headed: "Is the Slave Trade Reopened ?" "Is the Yacht Wanderer A Slaver?--Curious Conflicting Reports Concerning the Wanderer--Rumored Landing of a Cargo of Slaves Near Brunswick, Ga...." with more.

This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered (illegally) the ne... See More  

Nice portait of Thomas Edison...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1901 Frontpage photo Miss Helen Hay; The Commercial Losses of New York; fullpage illustration "Christmas Supplies for the Light-Ship" by Weber; Edison's Most Important Discovery with a fullpage photo; fullpage illustration "Assembling for the Meet"; shopping at Christmas-time; doublepage centerfold photos  "The Two Most ... See More  

Home-town newspaper reports Joe DiMaggio's 2nd game in MLB...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 6, 1936  



* Joe DiMaggio's 2nd MLB baseball game

* San Francisco Seals to New York Yankees



The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a nice banner headline: "DIMAGGIO AGAIN HITS THREE FOR YANKEES" with subheads that include: "North Beach Youth Shows New Yorkers He's 'There'" and box scores. Plus a nice ... See More  

A record 8 rounds of golf in one day...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1938 



* "The Great Golf Marathon of 1938

* J. Smith Ferebee (Smitty)

* "King Of Clubs"



For the the collector of golf memorabilia, or if just intrigued by the history of golf, here is one of the more interesting tidbits of the sport which seems to have been all but forgotten.,

The banner headline proclaims: "WINS HIS 144 HOLE GOLF BET... See More  

On the trial of the 'Black Sox' World Series betting scandal...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, July 30, 1921  As the infamous Black Sox scandal comes to its  conclusion, page 4 has an interesting article headed: "Not Paid Their Bribe, Players Then Did Best" "Bill Burns State's Star Witness So Testified Today" "Finally Became Sick of the Deal".

Page 6 has a half column report headed: "Bill Burns Turns State's ... See More  

Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of The Des Moines Register, Iowa, Aug. 19, 1958  



* Floyd Patterson vs. Roy Harris

* Heavyweight boxing title fight



This is the sports section only, with a nice banner headline: "PATTERSON KEEPS TITLE ON T.K.O. IN 12TH" with related subheads, and two photos, one showing a bloodied Roy Harris attempting to stand.

Contains 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Golfing... Collegiate Rowing... Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1901 Front page political Fourth of July cartoon by Rogers; The American Steel Industry; Municipal Conditions in Chicago; The Yale-Harvard Rowing Contest at New London; The National Guard at Peekskill; The Women's Metropolitan Golf Championship; fullpage illustration "Autumn Hay-Gathers" by Hartwich; doublepage centerfold photos "Some... See More  

On Lou Gehrig's final days in baseball...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, California, June 23, 1939



* Lou Gehrig's baseball career ending

* Infantile Paralysis diagnosis



Page 21 has various baseball reports but the most notables are one with a two column head: "Yanks Plan Day For Lou Gehrig" noting in part: "...after receiving his first treatment for a disease diagnosed as a form of chronicle infantile paralysis, Gehrig... See More  

Satchel Paige's first Major League Baseball win... John J. Pershing death...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948 



* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win

* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old

* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice photo. Much more on pages 12 & 13 as well.

The sport's section (page 22... See More  

Buffalo Bills win 1964 AFL football title...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 2, 1961



* Houston Oilers vs.  Los Angeles Chargers (AFL)

* American Football League Championship Game

* First season for Oilers as a professional team



The front page of the sport's section has a five column heading: "Blanda Passes Houston to 1st AFL Title" with 3 related photos, one showing George Blanda and stats. (see images)

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"Woodcock-Shooting in October" by Frost...

Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1901 Frontpage Uncle Sam illustration by Rogers; fullpage photos "The Contest for 'America's' Cup"; fullpage photos "The 'Shamrock II' in American Waters; fullpage photos "The International Yacht Races"; fullpage "The Anarchist in New York;  Buyers in Manhattan's Mart; doublepage centerfold &q... See More  

Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker in baseball scandal ?...

THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, December 23, 1926



* Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker baseball scandal ?

* Gambling and fixing baseball games

* Dutch Leonard letters exposed

* Babe Ruth to benefit in popularity ?



The top of page 10 has a banner heading: "Newest Scandal Makes 'Bad Boy' Babe Ruth Greater Hero Than Ever" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related article on... See More  

Nice golf print, and fishing print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1899  Nice full ftpg. showing a 'Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunting' scene. Nice fullpg. golf print by A.B. Frost: 'Winter Golf--Play the Like In Four' shows several golfers. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Trout Fishing in a Penna. Stream'. Halfpg. bicycle print, and a fullpg. re. the war in Manila.

Other news and advertisements of th... See More  

Babe Ruth joins the Yankees...

THE DAY, New London, Conn., January 8, 1920  



* Babe Ruth joins the New York Yankees

* Biggest deal (Boston flop) in sport's history ?



The bottom of page 11 has a somewhat discrete but historic report with one column heading: "The Little Joker Comes To Light"

Article begins with: "Sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees was another strike..." (see image) Rut... See More  

1969 death of Rocky Marciano...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 1, 1969



* Fighter Rocky Marciano death w/ photos

* Heavyweight boxing World champion

* "The Brockton Blockbuster" - Massachusetts



The front page has a banner headline: "Marciano: Every Man's Joe Palooka Dies in Crash" with lead-in: "Never Learned to Box and Never Had To" and two related photos. (see images)

Comple... See More