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The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...
Item #670536
October 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 11, 1916
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
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* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
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
Joe Louis title fight vs.Tony Galento...
Item #657886
June 29, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a five column heading: "Louis Stops Galento in 4th Round" with subhead. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "LOUIS FLOORED IN 3D, STOPS GALENTO IN 4TH" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice fo... See More
Willie Mays joins the U.S. Army in 1952...
Item #724029
May 29, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1952
* Willie Mays "The Say Hey Kid"
* New York Giants baseball player
* Joins the United States Army (Korean War)
Page 22 has a editorial by New York Times sportswriter Arthur Daly: "Farewell to Willie" with smaller subheads and photo of Mays hanging up his jersey in the Giants locker room after his last game before joining the U.S. Army. I... See More
"Golden Age of Arcade Games" in 1984...
Item #719194
January 20, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1984
* "Golden Age of Arcade Games"
* Video gaming makes a comeback
* Laser technology is introduced
The front page of section 2 has a heading: "Video Arcades' New Hope" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, address label in the masthead, nice condition.
history notes: In 1984, arcade video games ... See More
1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...
Item #722715
October 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1926
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (DURING game 5)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "RECORD CROWD OF 40,000 AT FIFTH WORLD SERIES GAME" with current scoreboard, subhead, lineups and photos of opposing pitchers that day. (see images) More in the sport's section.
Complete w... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... 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
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
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #174558
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881 The full front pabe is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?" But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton college Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher's masks. There is also a related article: &q... 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
1974 White House helicopter incident... Richard Petty...
Item #685236
February 18, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974
* White House helicopter incident
* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston
* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar
The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.
The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. ... See More
Buffalo Bills very 1st football game in 1960...
Item #722360
September 12, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 12, 1960
* Buffalo Bill play their very 1st ever football game
Page 15 has a one column heading: "AL Dorow Leads Titans to Win" with subhead and stats. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice condition
AI notes: On September 11, 1960, the Buffalo Bills played their first-ever regular-season game in t... See More
Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #720880
December 18, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 18, 1933
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* First NFL football championship game
Page 6 has a one column heading: "Brilliant Play Features Game for Pro Title" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: The 1933 NFL Championship Game, h... See More
Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak hits 50 games...
Item #712266
July 12, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 12, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 50
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a six column heading: "DiMag Passes 49 as Yanks Win on Gordon's Homer" with subheads. (see images)
First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak making the 50th game mark. He would end up with 56 game... See More
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
Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...
Item #581308
July 08, 1956
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).
Of course Fry's win dominated the headlines here because of it being the singles ti... See More
Keith Smart's shot... 1987 Indiana Hoosiers title...
Item #718322
March 31, 1987
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1987
* Indiana University Hoosiers men's basketball
* Keith Smart's last second jump shot for the win
* NCAA championship game vs. Syracuse Orangemen
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "Hoosiers Get Smart When It Counts" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Much more inside.... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... 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
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
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #694918
August 04, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 26) has a three column heading: "Indians Win and Lead League" with subheads: "PAIGE AS STARTER GETS FIRST VICTORY" "Gives 7 Hits Before Retiring for Pinch Hitter in 7th--Indians Top Senators, 5-3&q... See More
Deaths of Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson...
Item #700438
April 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 13, 1989
* Abbie Hoffman & Sugar Ray Robinson
* Yippies founder & Chicago Seven member
* Flower Power movement advocate
* Middleweight boxing champion
The top of the front page has a pictorial with heading: "Death of a Champion" with more in the sport's section.
Also on the front page is a one column heading: "Abbie Hoffman Dies; Yippi... 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
1944 Lupe Velez suicide... Mexican actress...
Item #676270
December 15, 1944
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
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
Mickey Mantle's famous 1953 home run blast...
Item #721490
April 19, 1953
SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, April 19, 1953
* Mickey Mantle's famous 565 foot home run
* New York Yankees legend - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "MANTLE HOMER HIT INTO HALL OF FAME" with subhead. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: On Apr... See More
Babe Ruth fined for charging after a jeering fan...
Item #693023
May 27, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1922
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspension from MLB baseball
The front page are a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $200; LOSES CAPTAINCY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report in a New York newspaper.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... 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
Nolan Ryan's 1993 "headlock fight"...
Item #722116
August 05, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 5, 1993
* Hall of fame pitcher Nolan Ryan
* The famous Robin Ventura incident
* The "headlock fight" photo & report
* Texas Rangers - MLB baseball folklore
The front page of the sport's section has a iconic photo in MLB folklore showing Nolan Ryan putting Robin Ventura into a headlock and throwing a punch to his head. And the top of page 5 of this... See More
Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI...
Item #714686
January 27, 1992
PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1992
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voyted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
Page 8 has a banner heading: "Washington keeps string of NFC domination intact" with lead-in: "Skinned again!" and play diagram. (see images) First report coverage on the Washington Redskins winning Super Bo... See More
Very 1st ever televised sporting event in 1939...
Item #712807
May 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939
* Very 1st sport's event on television
* Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game
* Historic broadcasting first
The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic iss... See More
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
Baseball President... May Day in the Country...
Item #597852
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
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
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
Thomas Nast creates a displayable New Year's Day centerfold...
Item #172742
January 02, 1864
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".
Inside has full page prints captioned: "The Army of the Cumberland--General Baird's Di... 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
Mickey Mantle inducted into Hall of fame...
Item #690323
January 17, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Jan. 17, 1974
* Mickey Mantle & Whitey Ford
* New York Yankees icons
* Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
* Cooperstown, New York
The front page of the sport's section (page 33) has a two column heading: "Mick, Whitey Score Again" with photo. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... 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
1930 Notre Dame Stadium's 1st game...
Item #666416
October 04, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening
* 1st ever game (day of) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
The sport's section (page 18) has a article headed: "Description of Notre Dame Stadium" with subhead: "New Football Plant, Rectangular in Shape, Will Seat 60,000; Has Military Appearance....&... 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
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
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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
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
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
Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...
Item #694405
December 11, 1930
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
Willie Mosconi 1st World billiards title...
Item #636303
April 08, 1941
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
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
Nolan Ryan pitches 4th no-hitter in 1975...
Item #723025
June 02, 1975
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, June 2, 1975
* Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan
* California Angels - MLB baseball
* 4th no-hitter pitched with photo
The top of the back page has a banner heading: "Ryan Hurls 4th no-hitter!" with subhead, photo of Ryan and box scores. (see images) Notice the printing flaw across the heading.
Complete with all 104 pages, the noted printing fl... See More
Howard Cassady wins Heisman Trophy... Ohio State...
Item #721808
November 30, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 30, 1955
* Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady wins Heisman Trophy
* Ohio State Buckeyes - NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a small one column heading: "Best Player Award Stays in Midwest" with lead-in: "Cassady Wins" (see images) Nice to have from the city (Lions) where he would be dra... See More
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