Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...

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.

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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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Joe Louis defeats Arturo Godoy (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  

A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dicken...

Horseracing... the Eclipse Course, Long Island...

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  

Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 11, 1930 



* Knute Rockne exhausted with coaching football

* Notre Dame officially are National Champions 

* Last season before airplane crash death

* Fighting Irish college football



The front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a banner headline: "'ROCKNE, ILL, TO RETURN TO MAYO'S FOR TREATMENT" with subheads and small photo... See More  

Death of Frank Chance in 1924

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Don Wilson's 1967 no-hitter...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, June 19, 1967



* Rookie pitcher Don Wilson

* Houston Astros no-hitter 

* Golfer Jack Nicklaus 

* Wins U.S. Open tournament



The front page has a two column heading: "No-Hitter for Rookie" with photo. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with another related photo. (see images)

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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  

Very early on Ty Cobb, with a photo... Forbes Field...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 8, 1909  The front page has a column headed: "Detroit Scores One In First Inning Of Great Game Today" "Tyrus Cobb Crosses Plate on Two Bases on Balls, a Sacrifice and a Single by Delehanty" "Mullin & Adams" "Much Interesting in Comparing Playing of Wagner for Pittsburg and Cobb for Detroit".

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Knute Rockne's last collegiate game.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Southern California Trojans

* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before death (DAY OF)

* ND to repeat as National Champions after this game



The sport's section (page 22) has one column headlines that include: "NOTRE DAME FACES S. CALIFORNIA TODAY", "South Bend Eleven and Trojans ... See More  

John Andretti, Al Unser Jr. & Deion Sanders in 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  

Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox... Infamous fixed match...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 15, 1947 

* Jake LaMotta vs. Billy Fox 
* Fixed boxing match - Mafia 
* Middleweight fight at MSG
* Featured in 'Raging Bull' film

The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Fox Beats Lamotta In New York" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

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1920 George Gipp 'The Gipper' death....

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  

Bill Johnson wins Olympic Gold in alpine skiing...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1984



* Bill Johnson wins gold medal at Olympics

* First American male to win in alpine skiing

* Scott Hamilton wins in Men's figure skating



The front page has a one column heading: "Alpine Gold Is First Ever By U.S. Man" with photos. More in the sport's section. Also first report coverage on Scott Hamilton winning gold in Men's figure skat... See More  

1907 racecar driver Barney Oldfield...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 22, 1907



* Barney Oldfield - pioneer automobile racer

* Lakeside, California speedway - racetrack

* Probably only found in a S.D. publication 



The front page of section two has a four column headline: "OLDFIELD BEATS WORLD'S RECORD 1 1-5 SECONDS AT LAKESIDE TRACK" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good conditi... See More  

Babe Ruth's 1st hit after leaving Yankees...

SPORTS SECTION only of The Omaha Bee-News, Nebraska, March 10, 1935



* Babe Ruth gets very 1st hit in debut with Boston Braves

* Preseason game in Florida after leaving New York Yankees



The front page of this section has a nice banner heading: "Babe Ruth Hits Single First Time Up in Debut as Brave" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

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Arnold Palmer wins 1st British Open...

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  

Chicago Cubs win 1945 pennant....

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  

1991 death of actress Gene Tierney...

SPORTS SECION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991



* American stage & film actress Gene Tierney death

* "Golden Age of Hollywood" leading lady 

* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 

* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star

* Retires from professional NBA play



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Knute Rockne... First home loss in 23 years...

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".

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This would be Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.

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Thomas Nast creates a displayable New Year's Day centerfold...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1864  Part of front page is a cross section: 'Diagram of Monitor 'Weehawken' Sunk in Charleston Harbor'. Also on the ftpg. are prints of: "Frederick VII, Late King of Denmark" and "Christian IX, Present King of Denmark".

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The first mention of Phar Lap in The New York Times... Phar Lap Australian horse race win...

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.



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Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909  The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.

This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor

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Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956



* Althea Gibson - tennis star

* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic) 



This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).



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1944 Lupe Velez suicide... Mexican actress...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1944



* Lupe Velez suicide death

* Mexican film actress



The back page (pg. 36) has one column headings: "LUPE VELEZ SUICIDE BY SLEEP TABLETS"

"'Tempestuous' Actress Was Depressed by Failure of Romance With French Actor" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Velez. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous Mexica... See More