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Rare 1913 photo of Chief Bender... World Series...
Item #678885
October 03, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 3, 1913
* Chief Bender - MLB baseball pitcher photo
* 1913 World Series of baseball starter (gm 1)
* Chippewas Indians - Native Americans
The sport's section (page 10) has two column photos of Chief Bender (rare) and his catcher Wally Schang with heading: "Schang, Catching Find, And Bender, Mack's Probable Battery For 1st Game" and text. ... See More
Edward Ward Carmack....
Item #177451
June 29, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1907
1939 Nile Kinnick named "All American"...
Item #592126
November 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1939
* Nile Kinnick "All American" team choice
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
* Maxwell award winner
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines in the sport's section (page 26): "ALL-AMERICA POST IS WON BY KINNICK" and "Iowa Back Draws 577 Votes for 1939 Eleven Selected in United Press Poll&... See More
Seabiscuit wins Marchbank Handicap...
Item #648844
April 18, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins Marchbank Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Page 6 of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT VICTOR AS 25,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Marchbank Handicap. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters.....
Item #686782
April 12, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1965
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Nicklaus Wins Masters by 9" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
Satchel Paige as a pitcher in 1937...
Item #659624
September 20, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1937
* Rare Negro baseball league report
* Early Satchel Paige as pitcher
The sports page (pg. 29) has a one column wide report headed: "Negro Stars Annex No-Hit Contest, 2-0" "Beat Dominican Republic Nine Behind Pitcher Taylor--Also Down Minor Leaguers, 1-0". Near the end of the report is: "...Opposing Taylor was Satchell Paige, ... See More
Knute Rockne... First home loss in 23 years...
Item #567778
November 18, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 18, 1928 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "TECH TRAMPLES ROCKNE ELEVEN" "Carnegie Keeps Slate Clear by Handing Notre Dame 27-7 Beating".
Continues on page 3 with lineup. (see)
This would be Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.
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1918 Norman, Oklahoma state hospital fire disaster...
Item #681410
April 10, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 10, 1918
* American athlete Jim Thorpe photo
* Carlisle Indians football fame
* Tries out New York Giants baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo of Jim Thorpe with heading: "Jim Thorpe Sure Is a Persevering Guy" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
Halley's Comet.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177565
May 21, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, May 21, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Visitor in the Morning Sky" which is "an impression of Halley's Comet" by Elizabeth Shippen Green.
This issue has a photo spread of "'I Christen Thee Florida!' " and a photo of "In a Revival of a Famous Play--Miss Florence Roberts." The... See More
Map of the seat of war in Italy...
Item #172262
May 28, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1859 The front page features a small illustration of "The Late Baron Humboldt", a nearly half page illustration of "Humboldt in His Study at Berlin" as well as a small "Baron Humboldt's Autograph". Full page: 'Ye Abolitionists in Council--Ye Orator of Ye Day Denouncing Ye Union, May, 1859' shows a preacher... See More
Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...
Item #685866
November 25, 1924
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
"ILLINOIS BEATS OHIO AND STICKS IN TIE AT TOP" with subheads that include:... See More
Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox... Infamous fixed match...
Item #688873
November 15, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1947
* Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox
* Fixed boxing match - Mafia
* 'Raging Bull' fame
The sport's section (page 12) has a banner headline: "Fox Knocks Out LaMotta in Fourth Round Before Crowd of 18,340 at Garden" with subheads that include: "NEW YORK VETERAN STOPPED FIRST TIME" and more with a nice three... See More
Central Park in New York City...
Item #172372
June 16, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 16, 1860 Very fine dblpgctrfld. showing a: 'General View of the Central Park, N.Y.' being a nice overview of it. Also a related article. The ftpg. includes a nearly halfpg. illus. of swans in Central Park. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Seattle Slew wins 1977 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662429
May 22, 1977
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, section II (sports) only, May 22, 1977
* Seattle Slew wins Preakness Stakes
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The front page of this section has two column headline: "Seattle Slew Does It Again" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Seattle Slew winning the Preakness Stakes, the second race in his triple crown feat. He remains the only horse... See More
Leo XIII.
Item #177457
August 10, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1907
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #685918
August 04, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 16) has a two column heading: "Paige Wins Initial Start As tribe Takes Top Place" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Satchel Paige's very 1st official start in the Major Lea... See More
Phar Lap, Australian racehorse wins...
Item #688405
February 22, 1931
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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Jimmie Foxx death...
Item #637798
July 22, 1967
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.
wi... See More
Secretariat wins... post Triple Crown...
Item #654888
October 29, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 9, 1973
* Secretariat wins Man o' War Stakes at Belmont
* Post Triple Crown thoroughbred horse racing
Page 61 has a four column heading: "Secretariat Sets Belmont Record on Grass" with related photo. First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and... See More
Jake Lamotta wins boxing title... Eddie Waitkus...
Item #615098
June 17, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1949
* Jake Lamotta wins title
* Middleweight boxing champion
* Eddie Waitkus shot by girl stalker
The sport's section (page 31) has a banner headline: "LaMotta Wins Title by Knockout as Cerdan Is Unable to Answer Bell for 10th" with subheads that include: "BRONX MAN VICTOR DESPITE HANDICAP" " LaMotta Breaks Left Hand in Secon... See More
1985 Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns...
Item #684256
April 16, 1985
USA TODAY, April 16, 1985
* Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns
* Middleweight championship boxing match
* "The Fight" - "The War"
The front page has a five column headline: "Marvelous Marvin wins his 'war'" The front page of the sport's section has another headline: "Hagler just marvelous in TKO" with subhead and color photo. First... See More
Sandy Koufax's World Series strike out record game...
Item #674449
October 03, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 3, 1963
* Sandy Koufax's strike-out record game
* Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
* World Series of baseball - game 1 at Yankee Stadium
The bottom of the front page has a photo showing Sandy Koufax in action with small heading: "Koufax Sets A Series Record" Also a three column heading also on the front page reads: "Mantle... See More
Ron Blomberg... 1st MLB designated hitter...
Item #596569
April 07, 1973
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..."
In the sport's section (page 23) has one column headings that include... See More
Scenes at Salt Lake City, Utah... Life in the Canadian Rockies...
Item #175802
April 08, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1893 Within are four scenes of: "Hunting Life in the Rockies", all in British Columbia with 3 showing Indians. Great fullpg: "A Week With the Mormons" has 8 prints including two of Mormon currency. Also a halfpg. photo of: "The New Mormon Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah".
Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Rabbit-Shooting... See More
1931 World Series of Baseball...
Item #688282
October 09, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, Massachusetts, October 9, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
* Early, same day coverage
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "ATHLETICS TIE WORLD SERIES" with subheads, box scores and inning by inning description. Nice to have all related coverage on the front page and great for di... See More
1943 Tom Harmon found... WWII airman....
Item #686095
December 03, 1943
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.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a lit... See More
New York Yankees 1927 World Series.....
Item #660946
October 05, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 5, 1927
* The greatest team ever in major league history ?
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
* World Series of baseball (opening day) (game 1)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS, FAVORED 7-5, FACE PIRATES TODAY IN WORLD SERIES" with subheads. (see)
* The greatest team ever in major league history ?
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
* World Series of baseball (opening day) (game 1)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS, FAVORED 7-5, FACE PIRATES TODAY IN WORLD SERIES" with subheads. (see)
Much more on pages 18 & 19. Much reporting on t
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Item #622215
February 23, 1944
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)
Other news, sport and adverti... See More
Leon Spinks defeats Ali in 1978...
Item #679528
February 17, 1978
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1978
* Leon Spinks pulls off big upset
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 21 has various reporting on the big upset in boxing history with headings that include: "Ali Couldn't Con Two Judges" "Spinks Mapping A Busy Schedule" and more with related photo. (see)
Complete with 52 pages, address label on the ... See More
1915 Federal League lawsuit begins...
Item #681503
January 20, 1915
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
Assualt wins Triple Crown... 1946 horse racing...
Item #658235
June 02, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1946
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Assault wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "Assault Wins Belmont Stakes For Triple Crown" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Assault winning the triple crown in horse racing. Always nice to have notable even... See More
1932 Winter Olympics opening... Lake Placid...
Item #672429
February 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1932
* Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "Shea and Jaffee Win Speed Skating Titles as Olympic Winter Games Start" with many subheads and related photos including a photo of the Canada hockey team (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.... See More
Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Item #650801
April 07, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1936
* Horton Smith wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Great Stretch Drive Gives Horton Smith First Prize in Masters' Tourney" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Horton Smith winning the 1936 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Alwa... See More
Gary Player wins 1961 Masters golf tournament
Item #651262
April 11, 1961
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1961
* Gary Player wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Player Wins Masters by One Stroke as Palmer Falters" with subheads, 2 related photos and scores. First report coverage on Gary Player winning the 1961 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
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
Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $160,000...
Item #685630
March 11, 1930
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
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #670256
June 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 2, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
Page 2 of the section has a two column heading: "Owens's record-Breaking Feats Presage Brilliant Olympic Mark" with subhead and photo of Owens crossing the finish line. (see) This was just a week after his famous ... See More
4th mid-summer classic... Baseball All-Stars...
Item #684324
July 07, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, July 7, 1936
* 1936 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
* Very 1st National League victory - 4th overall game
* Lou Gehrig era w/ photos - nice headline
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "NATIONALS WIN ALL-STAR GAME" with subheads that include: "GEHRIG, GALAN SOCK HOMERS BEFORE 25,000" and more with box scores. More in the sport... See More
Arnold Palmer wins 1st British Open...
Item #595862
July 16, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1961
* Arnold Palmer - golfer
* British Open championship
* Royal Birkdale
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "PALMER TAKES BRITISH OPEN" with subheads (see photos). Coverage continues on page S-7 with five column headline: "Palmer Rallies and Wins British Open by Shot" and relate... See More
1925 Red Grange... professional football...
Item #668204
December 08, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1925
* Red Grange - Chicago Bears
* Polo Grounds - professional football
The front page has a one column heading: "GRANGE'S TWO DAYS HERE YIELD $370,000" with subheads.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Charles Lindbergh finds ancient Maya cities....
Item #686832
October 10, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 10, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Ancient Maya Civilizations
* 1929 World Series of Baseball (game 2)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH SPIES 4 MAYA CITIES WITHIN 2 HOURS" with subhead. (see) Also much on game 2 of the 1929 World Series between the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicag... See More
Item #177471
November 23, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1907
1940 Joe DiMaggio Yankees contract signing...
Item #667060
March 06, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 6, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio's contract signing
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* From his hometown - rare as such
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "DiMag Accepts Terms!; Mr., Mrs. Head East" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's contract signing after just four seasons with the New Y... See More
Archie Williams wins gold at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #662475
August 08, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 8, 1936
* Archie Williams wins gold medal
* African American 400m victory
* Olympics games in Berlin Germany
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "WILLIAMS WINS 400 METER RUN" with subheads and wire photo. (see)
A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of ... See More
Jesse Owens races horse photo...
Item #687628
December 29, 1936
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
Philadelphia Win World's Championship...
Item #205515
October 15, 1929
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPTIAL, October 15, 1929, from Topeka, Kansas. Column headline "Macks' Bats Sound Taps For Bruins" with subhead "Staging a Sensational Ninth Inning Rally, Philadelphia Athletics Win World's Championship, Defeating Cubs 3 to 2 - Snatch Victory From Defeat" along with an article "How a President Acts At World Series Game" with subhead "Altho Showing No Partiality, Hoover's Eye... See More
Arthur Brisbane... Yachting... Polo...
Item #177160
August 09, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Arthur Brisbane; fullpage photos The President at Seagirt; fullpage photos The Great Event of the American Yachtsman's Season; fullpage photo Mrs. Robert J. Collier; fullpage illustration "The New Ships of Our Navy"; fullpage photos The International Lawn-Tennis Championship; fullpage illustrat... See More
Polo... Rowing...
Item #177153
May 10, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1902 Frontpage illustration "A Run Along the Boards"; fullpage photo Spring Sports of the Millionaire; The Ocean Trip of the Submarine Boat "Fulton" with photos; fullpage photo The Secretary of War; fullpage illustration "A 'Quiet' Hour After Dinner" by Pitney; Cactus-Hunting in the Sonoran Desert; fullpage ill... See More
Ken Norton defeates Muhammad Ali....
Item #612106
April 01, 1973
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 1, 1973
* Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "Unknown Norton Beats Ali" with action photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Ken Norton winning a split decision over Muhammad Ali to win the NABF heavyweight title.
Other news, spor... See More
Babe Ruth Ends Career w/ Yankees in 1934....
Item #581380
October 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1934.
* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Negro baseball league - early Satchel Paige
This 36 newspaper has two column headline on page 22:
* Ruth Makes Last Bow as Regular as Senators Top Yankees, 5-3
* Crowd of 15,000 in Washington Honors Baseball's Idol as He Ends 21 Glamorous Years on the Diamond--Gehrig Hits 49th Homer
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* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Negro baseball league - early Satchel Paige
This 36 newspaper has two column headline on page 22:
* Ruth Makes Last Bow as Regular as Senators Top Yankees, 5-3
* Crowd of 15,000 in Washington Honors Baseball's Idol as He Ends 21 Glamorous Years on the Diamond--Gehrig Hits 49th Homer
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