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  

Winslow Homer does a "football" print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1865  The full front page is a print: "Rustic courtship" by W. Lucas. Prints within include a full page: "Lieutenant-General Grant and Staff" with each noted. But the best print, and also a full page, is one by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: 'Holiday In Camp--Soldiers Playing 'Foot-Ball' " which shows much action... See More  

Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 2004



* Pat Tillman killed - murdered ?

* Arizona Cardinals NFL football

* United States Army Rangers



The front page has a two column heading: "Former NFL Player Is Killed in Afghanistan" with two photos.

The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "The True Meaning of Sacrifice" with photo. First report coverage continues on p... See More  

Tony Zale defends middleweight boxing crown...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 22, 1941



* Boxer Tony Zale victory

* Boxing middleweight title fight

* vs. Steve Mamakos (1st defense of crown)

* From the city where it happened (rare)



The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "ZALE KNOCKS OUT STEVE MAMAKOS IN 14TH" with subheads and related photos. (see images) First report coverage on Tony Zale's 1s... See More  

Derek Jeter makes his MLB debut in 1995...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 30, 1995



* Hall of Famer Derek Jeter

* New York Yankees shortstop

* MLB baseball debut game



Page 5 of the sport's section has a brief report under: "Around The Majors" that reads: "The New York Yankees called up shortstop Derek Jeter, their first-round pick in the June 1992 free-agent draft, from triple-A Columbus" The following page has the ... See More  

Baltimore Orioles baseball team is born in 1953...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1953



* Baltimore Orioles baseball in born

* St. Louis Browns & Bill Veeck sells

* MLB - Major League Baseball League



The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner heading: "Browns Go to Baltimore--Veeck Out. See Page 23" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Browns Go to Baltimore as Veeck Steps Ou... See More  

Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1872...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1872



* Cockfighting - illegal blood sport

* Roosters - gamecocks - cockpit

* Unusually lengthy & uncommon article



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE GREAT COCK FIGHT" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns. Rare to find articles on this illegal blood sport, especially this lengthy.

Complete with all 12 pages... 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  

1937 Salem, Illinois bus crash disaster....

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 24, 1937



* Salem, Marion County, Illinois

* Roller derby troupe bus crash disaster



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "17 KILLED AND 5 HURT WHEN BUS UPSETS, BURNS ON HIGHWAY NEAR SALEM, ILL." with subhead and related pictorial showing some of the victims. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with the names of the pa... See More  

Babe Ruth's wife estate....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1929 



* Yankees Babe Ruth 

* re. death of wife in fire 



The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "DAUGHTER WILLED ESTATE OF MRS. BABE RUTH" with a subheads & small photo of Babe Ruth. (see)

Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... 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  

Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...

USA TODAY, June 10, 1985



* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title

* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost



The front page has a heading: "Champs: Lakers KAREEM Celtics" with color photo of Jabbar. (see images) More in the sport's section with a front page headline: "L.A. slams door on Boston" with subheads and another color photo.

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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  

Columbia College...Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1901 Illustration "Interior of the Library at Columbia College"; two pages of Yachting accidents and disasters and an article; The Cuban Situation; The American Invasion of London; The American Steel Industry; Military Exercises at West Point; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

Green Bay Packers wins NFL championship...

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 14, 1936



* Green Bay Packers victorious

* Boston Redskins (Washington)

* NFL football championship

* Jesse Owens wins best athlete award



Page 3 of section II has a two column heading: "Green Bay's Passing Attack Nets Victory In "Pro" Title Game" with stats and lineups. (see)

The top of the same page has another two column heading:... See More  

John Gaffney, the 'King of Baseball Umpires"...

THE PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1888  Page 5 has a notable article: "The League Umpires" "President Young to Stand by His Staff--Gaffney's System Endorsed". John Gaffney was nicknamed the "King of Umpires", being baseball's first great umpire. He played a pioneering role in the use of Multiple umpires in baseball games. (see Wikipedia for more)

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1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film review...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19-25, 1980



* Best "Raging Bull" review w/ ad

* Opening Day movie World premiere

* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film

* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese



Page 55 has the opening day review for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan the previous week with heading: "Me... See More  

Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls to be fun to watch...

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Oct. 29, 1984



* After Michael Jordan's 2nd game - 1st loss

* Bob Sakamoto prediction of "fun to watch"

* Chicago Bulls professional basketball

* Best publication to be had - rare as such



The top of page 18 of the sport's section (tabloid size) has a heading: "Early returns show Bulls a winner on fun ballot" (see images). This editorial was afte... See More  

Red Grange signs w/ the 1925 Chicago Bears...

THE OMAHA DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, November 23, 1925



* Red Grange - Galloping Ghost

* Illinois Fighting Illini - College football

* Chicago Bears signing - NFL



The sport's section (page 7) has a two column heading: "Grange Signs to Play With Bears on Thanksgiving" (see images) First report coverage on the famous Illinois running back signing with the Chicago Bears just after pla... See More  

Yankee Stadium lore... Kids game w/ Babe Ruth photo...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass. Aug. 10, 1925



* Yankee Stadium showcases youngsters

* Babe Ruth photo with child player



The sport's section (page 8) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth with a youngster and heading: "Passing the Tip Along" with text underneath. Reports that their was a baseball game for kids at Yankee Stadium prior to the Yankees & Tigers match-up. Mill... See More  

1930 Notre Dame Stadium 1st game...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 5, 1930



* Notre Dame Stadium opening

* 1st ever game - Fighting Irish

* "Touchdown Jesus" fame

* R101 rigid airship disaster



The sport's section (page 5-B) has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME TOPS SOUTHERN METHODIST" with subheads that include "Notre Dame Christens New Stadium by Downing Southern Methodist....&... See More  

1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934



* Chicago College All-Star Game

* Very 1st annual football game

* Chicago Bears NFL team

* Best title to be had (rare)



The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with... See More  

1962 U.S. Open golf.... Jack Nicklaus...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1962 



* U.S. Open golf championship 

* Jack Nicklaus 1st title 

* Arnold Palmer finishes second 



This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Nicklaus Tops Palmer In U.S. Open Playoff" and more. (see)



More in the sport's section on page 14 with headlines and photos. (see... See More  

1931 Tulane Green Wave undefeated season....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 30, 1931



* Tulane Green Wave college football

* Next to last game of undefeated season

* vs. LSU Fighting Tigers (Monday report)

* Best publication to be had (rare)



Page 15 has a banner heading: "Tulane Faces Final Game of season With Washington state Here" with subheads. Also one column heading: "Tulane's Win Over Tigers Gains Titl... See More  

Assault wins the 1946 Kentucky Derby...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, May 5, 1946



* Assault - thoroughbred horse racing

* Kentucky Derby win (1st of 3 wins)

* Eventual triple crown winner



The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ASSAULT, 8 TO 1, BEATS SPY SONG IN KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads, two related photos and result chart. two more related photo son page 4. This was the 1st o... See More