Phar Lap, Australian racehorse wins...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1931



* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse

* Wins Futurity Stakes (MRC) - Australia



Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (at the back) is a two column heading: "Phar Lap Wins Claulfield Stakes in Sydney, Bringing Total Turf Earnings to $250,000" (see)

Eighty + pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

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Boat-Racing by sail and motor....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "Sawdust Will Out" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "The Momentous Haywood Trial in Idaho"; "Accuser and Accused"; "Richmond's Greatest Confederate Reunion" and "Racing by Sail and by Motor to Bermuda."There also are two illustrations,... See More  

Christmas issue....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."

In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More  

1946 MLB all-star game... Mt. Tom airplane crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1946 



* MLB all-star game - Ted Williams 

* Fenway Park - Boston Red Sox 

* Mt. Tom MA Massachusetts airplane crash 



This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "23 Die at Mt. Tom In Airplane Crash" 1st report coverage on the B-17 Flying Fortress crash at Mount Tom, Massachusetts.

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Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $160,000...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1930



* Babe Ruth signs contract

* New York Yankees

* MLB Baseball

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Ruth Hits First Homer After Signing Contract, but Yanks Lose to Braves, 7-5" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth signing one of his final contracts with the New York Y... See More  

Death of Frank Chance in 1924

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1953 Maurice "Rocket" Richard 50th goal...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1945



* Maurice 'Rocket' Richard 

* National Hockey League 

* Montreal Canadians 

* Becomes 1st to score 50 goals in season (1st report) 



This 32 page newspaper has a very small one column heading in the sport's section on page 15: "Richard gets 50th Goal". 1st report on Maurice 'Rocket' Richard becoming the ve... See More  

Jimmie Foxx death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967



* Jimmie Foxx death 

* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox 



This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)



Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933



* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)

* Silent film actor, comedian and director



Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More  

Willie Mosconi 1st World billiards title...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1941 



* Willie Mosconi's 1st billiards title 

* World Straight Pool Championships 



The sport's section (page 34) has small & somewhat discrete one column headings: "MOSCONI CLINCHES TITLE"

"Gains Pocket Billiard Crown by Victory Over Lauri" First report coverage on Willie Mosconi's very 1st World Straight Pool ... See More  

Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...

THE SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the The Detroit Free Press, Nov. 25, 1923



* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"

* University of Illinois Fighting Illini

* Year of the National Championship

* Ohio State Buckeyes - college football



The front page of the sport's section has a five column heading

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Doug Ford wins 1957 Masters golf tournament

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1957



* Doug Ford wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Ford Takes Masters Golf With 66 for 183, Beating Snead by Three Strokes" with subheads, 2 related photos and scores. First report coverage on Doug Ford winning the 1957 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Al... See More  

Jesse Owens races horse photo...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1936



* Jesse Owens vs. a horse photo

* Olympic star sprinter



The sport's section (page 27) has a three column photo with heading: "Jesse Owens And Horse He Beat With Aid Of Handicap" with brief text. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally goo... See More  

Nice football print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1891 Full front page: 'At the Statue of Joan of Arc, Fairmount Park Drive, Phila.'. Displayable early football print: 'Out of the Game' shows an injured player in the foreground, plus game action in the background.

Most of a pg. has 3 illus. of: 'High Buildings in Chicago'. Half page: 'New Hotel Chamberlin at Old Point Comfort, V... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "Penance" by W. A. Rogers. There are illustrations of "The Younger Generation" by Charles H. Wright and a double page illustration of "The Emotions--Resignation" by James Montgomery Flagg; and "Motoropolis" by Hamilton Williams. There are photos of... See More  

Ron Blomberg... 1st MLB designated hitter...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1973 



* Ron Blomberg becomes 1st 'DH' 

* New York Yankees 

* MLB baseball 



The front page has a two column action photo of Ron Blomberg with text that includes: "A First In Boston: Ron Blomberg of the Yankees at bat as the first Designated hitter..."

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1915 Federal League lawsuit begins...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 20, 1915



* Federal League antitrust lawsuit (begins)

* vs. American & National Leagues

* Organized MLB baseball



The front page has a banner heading: "ORGANIZED BASEBALL IS FIGHTING IN COURT FOR ITS EXISTENCE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More  

1926 Miami, Florida hurricane...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1926



* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster 



The front page has a nice banner headline: "1,000 DEAD IN FLORIDA STORM, 3,000 HURT; MIAMI WORST HIT; 60-MILE SWATH OF DESTRUCTION LEAVES 38,000 HOMELESS; SCORES OF TOWNS ARE RAZED OR FLOODED; SHIPPING WRECKED" with subheads, related map and partial list of the dead. Nice for display. Much... See More  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1944



* Kasturba Gandhi death

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wife

* The Mahatma



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "MRS. GANDHI DEAD; WIFE OF MAHATMA" "Succumbs to Heart Ailment at Poona, Where She and Husband Were Held in Detention" and more with one column photo of Mrs. Gandhi. (see)

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Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, August 15, 1936



* University of Washington Huskies

* Wins Olympic gold in rowing

* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany



The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Washington Crew Wins" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the University of Washington Huskies crew winning the gold medal vs. Nazi Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics in rowing.

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Boston College wins Lambert Trophy....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1940



* Boston College Eagles football

* Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy

* Northeast Division 1 best



The sport's section (page 40) has one column headings: "TROPHY PRESENTED TO BOSTON COLLEGE" "Very Rev. W.J. Murphy Accepts Lambert Award on Behalf of Unbeaten Eleven" and more with photo. (see) First report coverage on the Boston College E... See More  

Walter Johnson death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 11, 1946 



* Walter Johnson death 

* Washington Senators 



This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31 that include: "WALTER JOHNSON DIES IN CAPITAL, 59" "Pitching Star for Washington Senators 21 Years Held Many Baseball Records" and more with photo of Johnson. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.



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1913 World Series... Christy Mathewson....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 11, 1913



* World Series of baseball  (game 4)

* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics

* Chief Bender wins 2nd game of series



The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "BENDER WINS AGAIN" "Macks Increase Lead" "Giants Fight Vigorously" and more with box scores and photo. (see) Covera... See More  

1943 Tom Harmon found... WWII airman....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 3, 1943



* Tom Harmon found alive during World War II

* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner

* NCAA college football star



Page 9 has an article headed: "Pals Saved Harmon" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, found in Japanese infested China.

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Al Capone in Jail for 1 Year In 1929...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1929 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron 

* 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire 

* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania



The top of page 3 has a small one column heading: "Al Capone Says His Jail Isn't So Bad, And Neither Is He" (see) Probably only found is a Chicago publication. Capone entered the j... See More