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Indiana Hoosiers football are 1945 Big Ten champs...
Item #722277
November 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 25, 1945
* Indiana Hoosiers NCAA football - University
* Declared 1945 Big Ten Conference champions
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "YALE TOPS PRINCETON, 20-14; INDIANA, DUKE WIN TITLES" with subhead: "Hoosiers Trip Purdue, 26-0, For First Big Ten Crown" (see images) This was the last time Indiana were named... See More
Columbia College...Yachting...
Item #177101
June 15, 1901
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.
Good Mormon content with prints... Early Ku Klux Klan... Thomas Nast politicalcartoons...
Item #173586
January 27, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 27, 1872 The front page is mostly taken up with an article: "The Ku-Klux" which is early discussion of the clan, and also includes an illustration: "Mississippi Ku-Klux in the Disguises in Which they were Captured".
Also within the issue are prints: "Wood Sellers, Richmond, Virginia" nearly a full page Thomas Nast political c... See More
"Woodcock-Shooting in October" by Frost...
Yachting...
Item #177117
October 05, 1901
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
War Admiral wins Preakness... triple crown...
Item #671533
May 16, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 16, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The top of page 4 of the sport's section has a banner headline: "WAR ADMIRAL DEFEATS POMPOON BY NARROW MARGIN IN WINNING PREAKNESS" with subheads. (see) This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse in the hunt for the triple crown.
Co... See More
Tony Zale defends middleweight boxing crown...
Item #700598
February 22, 1948
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
Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan...
Item #693774
April 24, 2004
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
Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker in baseball scandal ?...
Item #699394
December 23, 1926
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
1941 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #722723
November 29, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH November 29, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "NAVY BEATS ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and lineups. (see images) Pearl Harbor would be attacked the following weekend.
Complete with all 14... See More
Colorado cowboys...
Item #174810
October 06, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1883 Front page print: "Harmony--Wait Til The Clouds Roll By Johnny". Halfpg. print: "The New York Democratic State Convention at Buffalo'". Two half page prints: "The Third Had Got Him Down Upon His Back, And Was Diligently Pounding His Head Against The Hard Stones" and "The Launch Of The Iron Clipper-Ship '... See More
Detroit Lions win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #710116
December 15, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 15, 1935
* Detroit Lions NFL football championship game (1st time)
* vs. New York Giants (Day of) - Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Lions Are Set for Title Game" with subheads and lineups. Page 5 of this section has a six column team photo of the New York Giants. (see images) Th... See More
Omaha wins Belmont Stakes for the triple crown......
Item #679248
June 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1935
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Omaha wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a two column headline: "OMAHA, 7-10, FIRST HOME IN THE $43,980 BELMONT BEFORE 25,000 IN RAIN" with subheads. reporting continues on page 8 with photo. (see) First report coverage on the horse "Omaha' winni... See More
Jack Sharkey Defeats Max Schmeling... Nikola Tesla....
Item #700728
June 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1932
* Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight
* Nikola Tesla - father of radio
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "70,000 SEE SHARKEY OUTPOINT SCHMELING TO WIN WORLD TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section (pages 28 & 29) with headlines, photos and round by round cov... See More
Making wine...
Item #173566
November 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1871 Ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg". Halfpg: "Python Swallowing a Boa". Famous fullpg. Nast: "The Arrest of 'Boss' Tweed--Another Good Joke". The Supplement contains: "Making Wine in Medoc" and "Horse Market, 62nd Street, New York"
Case dropped against "Black Sox" scandal players...
Item #622326
March 18, 1921
THE NEWS & COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, March 18, 1921
* Chicago "Black Sox" White Sox
* 1919 World Series of baseball scandal
The front page has one column heads which announce the dropping of the legal case against the "Black Sox" scandal players, with: "DROP CASES AGAINST SEVEN SOX PLAYERS" "Judge Refuses to Grant Six Months Postponeme... See More
1969 death of Rocky Marciano...
Item #714657
September 01, 1969
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
University of California wins 1949 collage reagtta...
Item #719247
June 26, 1949
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, June 26, 1949
* University of California Golden Bears
* Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta victory
* Hudson River - Poughkeepsie, New York
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA CREW WINS POUGHKEEPSIE REGATTA" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with two related photos. (see... See More
Colorado cowboys...
Item #721600
October 06, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1883 Front page print: "Harmony--Wait Til The Clouds Roll By Johnny". Halfpg. print: "The New York Democratic State Convention at Buffalo'". Two half page prints: "The Third Had Got Him Down Upon His Back, And Was Diligently Pounding His Head Against The Hard Stones" and "The Launch Of The Iron Clipper-Ship '... See More
Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1872...
Item #700088
December 29, 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
Hoop Jr. Wins Kentucky Derby... Eddie Arcaro...
Item #712821
June 10, 1945
BOSTON SUNDAY POST, June 10, 1945
* Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Jockey Eddie Arcaro
The front page has a two column heading: "KENTUCKY DERBY WON BY HOOP JR." with subhead and photo. (see images) More in the sport's section with headings and results chart.
Complete with 34 pages, nice condition.... See More
1949 Mount Joe Palooka monument dedication...
Item #712780
April 17, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 17, 1949
* Mt. Mount Joe Palooka monument dedication
* Heavyweight boxing"Champion of Democracy"
* Cartoonist Ham Fisher comic strip - Wilkes-Barre
The front page has a two column heading: "Mt. Palooka to Sport Head Carved in Stone" with lead-in: "Memorial Dedicated" and photo/illustration. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, l... See More
Golfing... Collegiate Rowing... Yachting...
Item #177103
June 29, 1901
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
Item #722578
November 06, 1961
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 6, 1961
* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone
* From the birthplace of the sport
* Memorial Field House - Springfield College
The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Honor Naismith at Springfield College Today" with subhead and two related photo. (see images)... See More
Rams football moves to L.A....
Item #719838
January 13, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, January 13, 1946
* Cleveland Rams - NFL Football
* 1st move to Los Angeles, California
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Rams Quit Cleveland, Move to Los Angeles" with subhead. (see images)
Thirty + pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, nice condition.
history notes: On January 12, 1946, t... See More
Bombing in Union Square.... Ghost town mining towns of Nevada...
Item #177491
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1908
Satchel Paige's first Major League Baseball win... John J. Pershing death...
Item #697495
July 16, 1948
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
Baltimore Orioles baseball team is born in 1953...
Item #701264
September 30, 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 1869...
Item #669012
July 21, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 21, 1869
* Cockfighting - illegal blood sport
* Roosters - gamecocks - cockpit
* Unusually lengthy & uncommon article
Page 8 has an article with small headings: "Cock Fighting" "Another Hard-fought Main Between Virginia and North Carolina..." (see) Rare to find articles on this illegal blood sport, especially this lengthy.
Other news of t... See More
Item #177622
September 16, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 16, 1911 The full color front cover is a baseball-themed print captioned: "IF" showing 3 men arguing over a 3-2 baseball game, presumably discussing "what if??"
The inside front page is: "One Of Europe's Prettiest Princesses", Princess Henry of Pless. Other photos within include:"Scenes in the National Shooting cont... See More
On the trial of the 'Black Sox' World Series betting scandal...
Item #697229
July 30, 1921
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
Bobby Jones... Day of Grand Slam of golf....
Item #670346
September 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1930.
* Bobby Jones goes for the 4th major (day of)
* United States amateur championship
* This would be his famous grand slam win
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a seven column headline: "JONES AND HOMANS REACH FINALS IN AMATEUR GOLF" with subheads. (see) Jones would complete his famous Grand Slam in golf on this day. ... See More
Affirmed wins triple crown...
Item #685234
June 11, 1978
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, North Carolina, June 11, 1978
* Affirmed wins triple crown
* Belmont Stakes - horse racing
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "Affirmed--by a nose" with text. (see)
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has banner headline: "It's Affirmed again (by a nose)" with 2 related photos. First report coverage on Affirme... See More
Item #177060
October 27, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1900 William J. Bryan's New York Speeches; Occupation of Peking; doublepage centerfold "The 9th U.S. Infrantry Entering Peking, August 15, 1900"; Mid-Season in Football (intercollegiate); colored fullpage William J. Bryan; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film review...
Item #706650
November 18, 1980
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
1910 World Series of baseball... Chicago Cubs...
Item #681377
October 22, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 22, 1910
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs
* World Series of baseball (GAME 4)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CHICAGO WINS 4TH GAME; 10 INNINGS" with subheads and inning by inning description. This was the only game the Chicago Cubs won. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. ... See More
Babe Ruth 1st career grand slam HR...
Item #712520
May 21, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, May 21, 1919
* Babe Ruth pitches to a victory
* Very 1st career grand slam HR
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
* In a Boston publication (very rare)
Page 12 has a brief and somewhat discrete report with headings: "Only Two Games In The American" "Red Sox Defeat St. Louis" Text includes: "Ruth kept the Browns&... See More
Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (54)...
Item #711895
July 15, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 15, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (54)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The sports section (page 21) has a three column heading: "Indians Whittle Yankee Lead to 4 Games" with subhead: "Di Maggio Stretches Skein to 54 Games" (see images) Page 23 has a four column photo with heading: "Here's Play Th... See More
An early image of city stickball...
Item #689444
October 30, 1869
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 30, 1869 Prints within include: "Playing Baseball Under Difficulties In The Streets Of New York" which shows youngsters attempting to play baseball on a busy street among the daily activities.
Other prints include: "A Scene on a Tributary of the Cape Fear River, North Carolina" "Steamers Bounding the Lightship Off the B... See More
Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak...
Item #671131
July 16, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 16, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
* From his hometown publication (rare as such)
The top of the front page of the sports section (page 17) has a heading: "Still Going; DI MAG SINGLES AND DOUBLES" with the #"55!" with a black border and related photo. (see) The top of 2 of ... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins his 17th major in 1980.....
Item #679991
August 11, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 11, 1980
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* 1980 PGA Championship - golf
* Oak Hill Country Club - Rochester
* His 17th of 18 major wins
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Play It Again, Jack! He Wins Fifth PGA Championship" with 2 photos. (see) First report coverage continues on page 5 with anot... See More
Very early print of Honolulu, Hawaii...
Item #620066
January 15, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 15, 1859 The ftpg. has a nice print captioned: "View of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands" which shows Diamond Head (presumably) in the background (see). The balance of the ftpg. is a nice article titled: "View of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands". A very early image on Hawaii.
Among the other prints in this issue are: "The New Appleton Chape... See More
Amelia Earhart... Baseball... Jewish...
Item #211580
April 01, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 1, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young couple in a car at a gas pump asking a gas attendant standing in rain for one gallon of gas (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earha... See More
Hack Wilson sets home run record...
Item #654644
August 27, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 27, 1930
* Hack Wilson gets home run record (44th)
* Chicago Cubs
This 22 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "WILSON SHATTERS RECORD" with subheads (see photos).
Summary of the game and the box score, plus a small photo of Lewis "Hack" Wilson.
Wilson would ultimat... See More
1968 Harvard-Yale football game (day of)...
Item #721435
November 23, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1968
* Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs
* Game of the century - Ivy League
* NCAA college football (DAY OF)
The top of page 64 has a banner heading: "Yale Rules 7-Point Favorite Over Harvard in Battle of Undefeated Today" with related photo.
Complete with all 96 pages, a little margin wear, generally in very nice con... See More
Assault wins the 1946 Kentucky Derby...
Item #696084
May 05, 1946
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
1918 Jim Thorpe & Chief Meyers baseball photo...
Item #699730
May 22, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 22, 1918
* American athlete Jim Thorpe
* Chief Myers and Zach Wheat
* Native Americans in baseball
Page 11 has a two column pictorial with heading: "Redskins are Folding Their Tents And Stealing Away From The Majors" with text. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find is... See More
Jackie Robinson ends his playing career...
Item #721144
January 06, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 6, 1957
* Jackie Robinson announcement - Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st Negro MLB baseball player (retirement)
The top of page 13-C has a four column heading: "The Well-Kept Secret Is Out; Jackie Quitting" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all 50+ pages, Small binding holes along the spine slightly affects the Robinson report, generally in nice con... See More
"Redskins" name 1st used in the NFL...
Item #673597
September 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1933
* (Washington) Boston Redskins
* 1st time nickname was used in franchise history
* First game of the 1933 NFL football season
The sport's section (page 26) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY ELEVEN HELD TO 7-7 TIE" "Boston Rallies in the Closing Minutes of Contest to Deadlock Score" with lineups. Text begins with: "The B... See More
Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1994 champions...
Item #673847
January 02, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 2, 1995
* Nebraska Cornhuskers college football
* Wins Orange Bowl for championship title
* Nebraska - Penn State controversy season
The front page of the sport's section has a headline that reads: "Nebraska Leaves Little Doubt" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Very nice condition.... See More
Red Grange signs w/ the 1925 Chicago Bears...
Item #700781
November 23, 1925
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
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