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Leo XIII.
Item #177457
August 10, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1907
Chicago Cubs win 1938 NL pennant....
Item #692679
October 02, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1938
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
* Best title to be had (rare )
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Current day Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
The front page has a one column heading: "CHICAGO ROARS A WELCOME TO CHAMPION CUBS" with subhead and tiny map. The back page has a great ban... See More
Rams win 2000 Super Bowl in a L.A. paper...
Item #712808
January 31, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 31, 2000
* St. Louis (Los Angeles) Rams
* Super Bowl XXXIV champions
* NFL - National Football League
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Isaac Bruce running for the winning touchdown. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Great Escape; Rams Stop Titans a Yard Short to Bring Title Home--to St. Louis&q... See More
Indian Athlete Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals...
Item #717676
January 19, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1983
* Jim Thorpe posthumously reinstated
* 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics
* Pentathlon & Decathlon gold medals
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania Indian athlete
The top of page 22 has a two column heading: "Thorpe's Medals Finally Returned" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: Jim Thorpe was a Native Ame... See More
Tennis and polo at Newport...
Item #176052
August 31, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1895 Full front pg. illus. entitled: "Time to Shut Up." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The English Challenger for the America's Cup." Full pg. illus. of "With the Canoeists on Lake Champlain." 1/2 containing several illus. pertaining to "Recent Applications of Electricity to Railroads."
Doub... See More
Nice football print...
Item #175652
October 31, 1891
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
Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr... Heaveyweight boxing...
Item #694874
August 31, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 31, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Tommy Farr - British boxer
The front page has a six column headline: "Louis Wins, but Farr Fights All the Way" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "FARR HAS NO ALIBI; SEEKS ANOTHER CHANCED" with subheads and small photo of Farr... 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.
... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #686639
November 12, 1939
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.
Item #215110
December 16, 1939
* Sailor, parrot and young lady Cover
* Charles Lindberg article
* Boxing stories
* Fibber McGee and Molly
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a sailor and young lady with a very noisy parrot (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
The
issue contains
Boston Red Sox in the 1912 World Series...
Item #701509
October 12, 1912
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
Doug Ford wins 1957 Masters golf tournament
Item #650854
April 08, 1957
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
"The Baseball President"... Children on a see-saw...
Item #173200
May 16, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1868 The front page contains a quarter-page illustration of "George Sands, President of the National Base-Ball Association" with an article headed "The Base-Ball President". Also on the front cover is a half-page illustration entitled " 'See-Saw'--An Illustration for the Juveniles" which shows children see-sawing on... See More
1981 Major League Baseball strike ends...
Item #689650
July 31, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1981
* 1981 Major League Baseball strike ends
The front page has a nice banner headline for display announcing: "Baseball Strike Settled" with subhead. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.
1957 Detoit Lions championship season...
Item #720511
October 21, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 21, 1957
* Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore colts game
* NFL football - championship season
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The front page has a banner headline: "Lions Win Thriller, 31-27" with another heading above the masthead: "How the Lions Did It" and photos of Bobby Lane & Hopalong Cassidy" More in the sport's section wi... See More
Boston College wins Lambert Trophy....
Item #617733
December 12, 1940
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
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #698986
February 02, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More
Washington Huskies rowing crew wins 1948 national title....
Item #713849
June 23, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 23, 1948
* University of Washington Huskies crew
* Wins national championship in rowing
* Sweep in all three levels (grades)
At the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (pg. 37) has a six column heading: "Sweep at Poughkeepsie Makes Washington's Huskies Olympic Favorites" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap...
Item #702581
March 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Page 9 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 45,000 Sees Seabiscuit Score in $10,000 Added Santa Anita Race" with subheads and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the San Juan Capistrano Han... See More
Joe Louis becomes boxing Champion...
Item #594765
June 23, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 23, 1937
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* James Braddock in defeat
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
... See More
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
Rocky Marciano wins heavyweight boxing title...
Item #714053
September 24, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Sept. 24, 1952
* Rocky Marciano wins heavyweight boxing title
* Knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in 13th round
Page 8 under "Sportfolio" is a small heading: "King Rocky Still Crude Nugget; Walcott Glitters Despite Loss" and more. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Marciano, 29, fa... See More
1910 Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries...
Item #715588
July 06, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 6, 1910
* Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "JEFFRIES DISQUALIFIED, SAYS RICKARD, BEFORE KNOCKOUT BLOW GIVEN" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
1952 Rocky Marciano KO's Harry Matthews...
Item #720576
July 29, 1952
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn. July 29, 1952
* Rocky Marciano wins by knockout - KO
* vs. skilled boxer Harry "Kid" Matthews
* Heavyweight boxing fight at Yankee Stadium
The top of page 14 has a banner heading: "Marciano Knocks Out Matthews in 2nd Round" with subheads and four related photos. (see images)
Complete with 26 light toning at the margins, mi... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #674469
October 08, 1984
USA TODAY, October 8, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton breaks Brown's Record". (see) First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete with all sections (44 pages), very nice condition.... See More
The first mention of Phar Lap in The New York Times... Phar Lap Australian horse race win...
Item #581786
February 22, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* 1st mention in this famous NYC title
This is a rather historic issue for any horse racing collectors, as this is the very first mention of the famous Australian racehorse "Phar Lap" in the prestigious New York Times newspaper.
This 100+ page Sunday issue has a two column heading on the front page of the... See More
Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA golf tournament...
Item #692502
February 27, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992
* Tiger Woods very 1st PGA golf tourney
* 16 years old - sophomore in high school
* Professional Golf Association
* 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open
This was the day that Tiger Woods made his PGA debut. The sport's section has some reporting on the upcoming golf tournament in Los Angeles. Tiger Woods was interviewed by a Times writer with text th... See More
1920 Union Club riot in Manhattan... Irish-Americans...
Item #718611
November 26, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 26, 1920
* Union Club riot in Manhattan
* Irish & Anglo-Americans clash
* A hanging British flag as provocation ?
* Post "Bloody Sunday" in Dublin, Ireland
The front pager has a nice banner headline for display: "IRISH RAID NEW YORK CLUB" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning ans a little wear at t... See More
Chicago Cubs win 1945 pennant....
Item #649922
September 30, 1945
THE BOSTON HERALD, September 30, 1945
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB baseball
The front page has a two column heading: "Chicago Cubs Win Flag" (see) The sport's section (page 34) has a three column heading: "Cubs Clinch N. L. Flag" and more with box scores and standings. First report coverage on the 1945 Chicago Cubs winning the National League pennant. They wou... See More
1909 AAA Championship Car season... Santa Monica race...
Item #686617
July 10, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1909
* 1909 AAA Champion Car season
* Santa Monica Road Race Course
* Racecar driver Harris Hanshue victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "APPERSON IS WINNER OF AUTO RACE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are ... See More
Joe Louis defeats Arturo Godoy (1940)...
Item #710251
February 10, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight - Arturo Godoy
* "This was the worst fight I ever had"
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Louis Wins, Keeps Title; Godoy Avoids a Knockout" and more. Much more on page 10 with a banner headline, photos and more. The coverag... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #701272
April 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1933
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of the sport's section (page 27) has a two column heading: "Rangers Win Stanley Cup; Beat Leafs, 1-0, in Overtime" with small photo of Bill Cook. (see images) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 ... See More
Carl Lewis wins 100 m in 1983 World championships...
Item #698159
August 09, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 9, 1983
* Carl Lewis wins 100-meter dash
* 1983 World Championships in Athletics
* Olympic Stadium - Helsinki, Finland
The sport's section (page 24) has a heading: "Lewis Captures World 100 Title" with nice photo of Lewis. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
1913 World Series... Christy Mathewson....
Item #633888
October 11, 1913
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
Jim Valvano succumbs to cancer in 1993...
Item #701369
April 29, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 1993
* Jim Valvano death (1st report)
* North Carolina NC State Wolfpack
* Jimmy V - NCAA basketball coach
* 1983 National champions vs. Houston
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Valvano dies After Cancer Fight" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 44 pages, very nic... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
June 30, 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
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #720799
October 15, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 15, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial - Gambling losses ?
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE HEAVY BETTING LOSER, BOOKIES SHOW" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
AI notes: On October 14, ... 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
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
1934 New York Giants baseball players pictorial...
Item #715999
August 12, 1934
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass. Aug. 12, 1934
* New York Giants - MLB baseball
* Nice pictorial of the starting players
* Defending World Series champions
* Jackie Mitchell, girl pitcher photo
Page 2B has a nice pictorial showing the starting players for the defending World Series champions, the New York Giants. (see images)
Page 3B has a report on Jackie Mitchell, girl pitch... See More
War Admiral wins at Havre de Grace in 1937...
Item #686722
April 14, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 14, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Calvert Purse at Havre de Grace, Maryland
* Pre Triple Crown Kentucky Derby win
The top of page 34 has a banner heading: "War Admiral Looms as Derby Threat After Impressive Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... 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
Irrigation in California...
Item #176062
October 05, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1895 Full front page illus. of "He Turned Too Short - A Polo Incident." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "With the World's Transportation Commission in Northern India - Delhi." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Triumphal Evening." Two full pg. illus. including "Bicycle Rendezvous in the Bois De Boulogne, Paris" and &... See More
John Andretti, Al Unser Jr. & Deion Sanders in 1994...
Item #717899
May 30, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 30, 1994
* Race car driver John Andretti
* First to attempt "The Double"
* Indianapolis 500 & Coca-Cola 600
* Deion Sanders traded to the Reds
* Al Under Jr. wins the 500
The top of page 11 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "John Andretti Drives 820 Miles for 'Double'" This was the first time a driver r... See More
A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dicken...
Horseracing... the Eclipse Course, Long Island...
Item #172272
July 02, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1859 The front page features two nearly half page illustrations entitled 'The Imperial Army Printing Press' and "The Emperor's Camp Tent". A full page illustration entitled 'The Four Mile Heat, On Eclipse Course, Long Island' is about Horse Racing. Full page illustrations are entitled 'Visit of the Emperor Napoleo... See More
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
May Day in the Country... Baseball President...
Item #683428
May 16, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1868 The front page features a quarter-page illustration of: "George Sands, President of the National Base-Ball Association" with an article headed: "The Base-Ball President".
Also on the front cover is a half-page illustration entitled " 'See-Saw'--An Illustration for the Juveniles" which shows children see-sawing... See More
Item #177471
November 23, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1907
Michigan State... 1952 National champions....
Item #714950
December 02, 1952
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 2, 1952
* Michigan State Spartans
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The top of the front page has a small inset with text: "Michigan State No. 1 Team in Final Associated Press Poll"
Page 17 has a two column heading: "Spartans First in Final Polls" with standings. (see images) First report coverage on the Mic... See More
Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
Item #687580
February 24, 1969
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 24, 1968
* Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
The front page has: "Peggy Fleming - Olympic Queen," which tells of the page 11 featured report: "Olympic Victory Worth the Grind, Peggy Declares," with considerable details of her Olympic Gold Medal showing. Included is a related 4 by 6 inch photo. Peggy earned the U.S.'s onl... See More
1920 George Gipp 'The Gipper' death....
Item #698804
December 18, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 18, 1920
* re. George 'The Gipper' Gipp death
* Notre Dame college football star
* Coach Knute Rockne fame
Page 14 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Notre Dame To Build Monument in Honor Of Gipp" (see image) Coverage on the recent death of George Gipp, Notre Dame football star. He is famous for Knute Rockne's quote: 'Win... See More
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