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1946 MLB all-star game... Mt. Tom airplane crash...
Item #612413
July 10, 1946
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.
Also of in... 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
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
"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
Phar Lap mounted... Babe Ruth - Yankees capture League Championship...
Item #710027
September 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932
* Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse
* New York Yankees capture AL pennant
Page 18 has a small one column heading: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont" (see image)
Also page 17 has a five column heading that reads: "League Championship Captured by Yankees" with subheads. This would be Babe Ruth's ... 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
Phar Lap mounted...
Item #582318
September 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932
* Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse
* New York Yankees capture AL pennant
This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 18: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont". See photo for brief text here.
Also page 17 has a five column headline that reads: "League Championship Captured by Yankees&qu... 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
Slaves delivered to America... Return of slaves from the "Echo" slave ship...
Item #683749
December 12, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1858 Page 4 has a brief, yet historic report with a small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it (illegally) delivered the next-to last load of African slaves to America. It notes in part: "...succeeded in evading the vigilance of the cruisers & landed a cargo of... See More
Notre Dame vs. Penn in 1930... Rockne's last season...
Item #693991
November 09, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn Quakers
* Last season coached by Knute Rockne
* ND to be National Champions for 1930 season
* NCAA College Football
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME ATTACK ROUTS PENN, 60-20" with subheads & stats. Related photo and lineups on page 6 of this section. (see) Fi... See More
President Wilson's Inauguration...
Item #177173
November 08, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 8, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Michael I. Pupin; President Wilson's Inauguration; William M. Chase's Recent Work; The New Yale Square with photos; fullpage illustration "The Development of the Upper New York" by Pettit; fullpage illustration "The Men Who Long for the Fray, But Must Always Wait" by Giles... See More
The Resurrection of Tombstone...
Item #177145
May 17, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1902 Frontpage photo Rear-Admiral Sampson; The Ascent of Mt. Vesuvius by Railway with photos; fullpage photo Michael Augustine Corrigan; fullpage "Wild Range-Horses In The Corral" by Dixon; fullpage photos As to the Charge of Ugliness in new York's Sky-Line; fullpage photo A Jamaican Century-Plant; fullpage photo Mrs. Arthur T. Kemp; The Re... See More
1968 The Bee Gees NYC concert advertisement...
Item #708258
August 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 8, 1968
* The BEE GEES concert advertisement
* Forest Hills Tennis Stadium - Queens NYC
* Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb brothers
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience concert ad
Page 22 has a 7 x 6 inch advertisement for a "The Incredible BEE GEES" concert at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in New York City. (see image)... See More
Red Sox win 2004 World Series...
Item #660935
October 28, 2004
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS, Georgia, October 28, 2004
* Red Sox break the curse - win World Series
Front page heading has, "FROM CURSED TO FIRST!", which tells of the Red Sox beating the Cardinals to win the World Series.
Includes sections A, B, and D, in very nice condition. See images for details.
Views of Leadvville, Colorado...
Item #174360
June 21, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 21, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Old National Spirit is Gone (For the President)." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New Iron Pier at Long Branch, Now in Process of Construction." Three large illus. pertaining to "Leadville" including "View in Chestnut Street," "Interior of Shaft House," and &q... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #211935
June 24, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 24, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady trying her luck at baking but the cookbook has fallen into the batter (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Lucky Strike cigarettes. A story entitled "I Will Mash Joe Louis" by Tony Galento with photos. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at ... See More
Celebrating the Declaration of Independence...
Item #176244
July 03, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Jefferson Reading the Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence to Franklin."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Meeting of the Eighteenth National Saengerfest, At Philadelphia, June 21-26." Full pg. illus. of "The Reunion of Confederate Veterans at the Tennessee Centennial and Inter... See More
Baseball in 1908....
Item #177494
May 02, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "A Hard Proposition" by W. A.. Rogers - Negro Vote - Labor Vote. In this issue, there is an article with photos of "The Scourge of the Yaquis" by Marc M. Reynolds; photos of "As New York Grows Upward"; "Baseball In 1908" by E. B. Moss"; "Opening New York's Baseb... See More
"Ruffed-Grouse Shooting" by Frost...
Item #177123
November 16, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1901 The Rehabilitation of New York; Election Night in New York; fullpage photos "A New Implement of Warfare - The Pneumatic Aerial Torpedo"; Li Hung-Chang; fullpage illustration "View of Upper Manhattan from Top Story of the Highest Apartment House in the World"; fullpage photos "Transportation Methods in China"; doubl... See More
White Sox win 2005 World Series...
Item #660934
October 27, 2005
USA TODAY, Washington, D.C., October 27, 2005
* The Chicago White Sox Sweep World Series
Front page heading has, "Sox sweep into history", which tells of the White Sox winning the World Series.
Complete issue, in very nice condition. See images for details.
The Civil War in Georgia and Virginia...
Item #172790
June 18, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1864 The front page is taken up with 3 prints: "Porter's Gunboats Passing the Dam in the Red River, Near Alexandria" and 2 scenes of: "Rebel Cruelty--Our Starved Soldiers" which has a related article on page 3 & an editorial: "Further Proofs of Rebel Inhumanity".
Other prints within include: "The Campaign in ... See More
Yachting... Tennis...
Item #177214
August 08, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1903
Armstrong - Ambers Boxing...
Item #211157
December 02, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, December 2, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing two football players in a tackle play (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Also has an boxing article "How I Will Take Another Title From (Henry) Armstrong" by Lou Ambers Very nice condition, and measuring about 8 1/4 by... See More
Babe Ruth receives plaque at Yankee Stadium....
Item #688223
June 08, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1931
* Babe Ruth receives plaque at stadium
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* Baseball Writer's Association
The sport's section (page 22) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth receiving a plaque from Dan Daniel for his contribution to the game of baseball. (see) Also coverage of the game played that day with box scores. Probably only found in a New Yo... See More
Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions...
Item #654647
October 08, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series final game
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page... See More
Item #177154
April 19, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1902 Frontpage illustration "'Stay with Him! Stay with Him!'"; fullpage photo The New President of Columbia; fullpage illustration Lunching of the Life-Boat; Something New in the Southwest with photos; "Home-Rule" in Irish Households; fullpage photo Lady Minto; doublepage centerfold "'Wall Street's' Famous U... See More
Autobiling... Bohemian Club of San Francisco... Motor-Boat Racing...
Item #177316
August 05, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1905
"Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost...
Item #177104
July 06, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1901 The Sad Story of Philadelphia; The Disaster in West Virginia; doublepage centerfold "Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost; The Woman's National Tennis Championship at Philadelphia; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
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
Coney Island prints...
Item #174576
July 09, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1881 The front page has a full page print by Thomas Nast: "Pound Him". Fullpg: "Pigeon Shooting at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds, Coney Island" and "Yachting at Marblehead" and "The Coney Island Cup Race". Another print taking up almost a full page: "Nan's Mountain Reverie" plus much more.
Other n... See More
John Dillinger letter to his father...
Item #659607
June 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* On the run in Chicago ?
* Letter to his father
The back page has one column headings that include: "DILLINGER IS ALIVE HIS FATHER ASSERTS" "Farmer Shows Letter From Bandit, Dated 3 Weeks Ago, Saying He Is 'All Right'" "Ridicules Death Stories" and more (see images) The text includ... See More
1925 Christy Mathewson death...
Item #578254
October 08, 1925
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania,October 8, 1925
* Christy Mathewson death - New York Giants (1st report)
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series Game 2 (pre game)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "MATHEWSON DIED LATE LAST NIGHT", "Men of Game 'Big Six' Loved and Played So Well Mourn His Passing", with ph... See More
Edison's invention... University of Nebraska...
Item #175902
March 24, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1894 Fullpg. with 9 scenes of: 'The House of Refuge, Randall's Island, N.Y.' Fullpg: 'A Reception at the White House'. Great halfpg: 'Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze' showing 81 frames. Fullpg. with 4 scenes of: 'The University of Nebraska'.
Complete issue.... 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
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle...
Item #615716
June 25, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1947
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* Death in the boxing ring
This 28 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 18: "Sugar's 8th-Round KO Punch Sends Doyle to Hospital" with subheads that include: "Challenger in Critical Condition" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with m... See More
New York Yankees 1937 World Series....
Item #223177
October 08, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, October 8, 1937
* New York Yankees verses New York Giants...
* World Series...
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "YANKS ROUT GIANTS, LEAD, 2-0, IN SERIES; RUFFING VICTOR, 8-1" with subheads that include: "58,000 See Right-Hander Hurl Masterfully and D
... See More
* New York Yankees verses New York Giants...
* World Series...
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "YANKS ROUT GIANTS, LEAD, 2-0, IN SERIES; RUFFING VICTOR, 8-1" with subheads that include: "58,000 See Right-Hander Hurl Masterfully and D
Seabiscuit wins Scarsdale Handicap....
Item #649882
October 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 25, 1936
* Seabiscuit wins Scarsdale Handicap
* Empire City (Yonkers Raceway)
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT FIRST BY NOSE AT EMPIRE" with subhead. Article continues inside with a photo of the finish. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscu... See More
Hayes-Wheeler ticket... Wyoming Seminary (SEM) advertisement...
Item #629532
November 06, 1876
THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876
* The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
* Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
* Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era
This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised compensation, multiple reports on the election 1876 throughout, a printin... See More
Ice Yachting... Mark Twain Anecdote...
Item #177290
February 04, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1905
Bobby Jones defeated in golf... Al Smith of New York...
Item #160328
July 07, 1928
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, July 7, 1928 Full front page photo is a nice portrait of Al Smith, Gov. of New York, and the Democratic candidate for President.
An inside page has nearly a full-page photo of Bobby Jones and Johnny Farrell, who just defeated Jones for the National Golf Open. A bit of wear at the top, some foxing in the margins on the front page, but otherwise very good condition.
Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...
Item #626012
October 01, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series of baseball
The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More
Golfing...
Item #177309
June 17, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1905
Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...
Item #174896
August 02, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1884 The full ftpg. is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Key-Note of the Great Presidential Trial". Inside has a fullpg: "At the Mouth of the Columbia River" which includes a view of Astoria, Oregon. There is a terrific fullpg. print: "Buffalo Hunting" which shows 9 scenes. Also a full page: "The Rescue of the Su... See More
Rutherford B. Hayes is inaugurated... Republican elephant...
Item #174124
March 24, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 24, 1877 Full ftpg. shows: 'Our New President Taking the Oath'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Our New President--General View of the Inauguration Ceremonies' at the Capitol. Two other halfpg. scenes. re. the inauguration. Nice fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'Another Such Victory & I am Undone' shows a wounded Republican elephant in bandages. Fullpg: 'Pres. Gr... See More
Golfing...
Item #177217
August 29, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1903
Early Tucson, from twelve years before statehood...
Item #687619
August 11, 1900
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Aug. 11, 1900
* Rare old West publication
* Turn of the 20th century
* Bob Fitzsimmons boxing victory
A territorial newspaper as Arizona did not join the Union until 12 years later.
The top of the front page has column heads: "FITZSIMMONS THE WINNER" "He Does the Trick Easily in the Sixth Round" with more on the Bob Fitzsimmons vs. ... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174620
December 10, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1881 Front page print by Thomas Nast: "From Grave to Gay". One-third pg print: "Guiteau on the Witness Stand" 1/4 pg: "Electric Tower, San Jose, Calif." Nice fullpg: "Lawn Tennis at the 7th Regiment Armory", being played inside. Ask about supplement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Com... See More
Item #177070
August 18, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 18, 1900 Crisis in China; The Paris Exposition; doublepage centerfold "The Race-Track At Manila"; The New Croton Dam; The Leper Settlement of the Hawaiian Islands; The New York Yacht Club's Annua Cruise; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Golfing with Francis Wilson...
Item #177112
August 31, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1901 Constantinople; The New Regime at Saratoga; Labor Troubles in Maritime business at San Francisco; fullpages "Out for a Pleasure Trip!" by Wright; On the Links with Francis Wilson; doublepage centerfold photos Play-day on the Prairie - How the Farmers Enjoy Themselves"; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
"Mud-Hen Shooting" by Frost...
Item #177119
October 19, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1901 Fullpage "Old and New - The Two Bridges Connecting New York and Brooklyn"; Munich's New Theatre; doublepage centerfold "Mud-Hen Shooting" by Frost; Football - The Season of 1901; fullpage "Pictorial Notes of Current News"; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
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