1958 World Series of baseball...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, October 10, 1958 



* 1958 World Series of baseball 

* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves 

* Final game - Yankees champions 



This 50+ page newspaper has various headlines and photos on the front page of the sport's section (inside) concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions.



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Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...

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

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Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, 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 famou... See More  

Jim Valvano succumbs to cancer in 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  

Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak hits 50 games...

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  

Baseball President... May Day in the Country...

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  

Nice football print...

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  

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



Page 3 has a heading that reads: "Gene Tierney, Acclaimed as Star of 'Laura,' Dies at... See More  

Jimmie Foxx death...

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.



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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  

Boston Red Sox in the 1912 World Series...

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.

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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".

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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Philadelphia Win World's Championship...

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  

The Resurrection of Tombstone...

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  

Coney Island prints...

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.

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Autobiling... Bohemian Club of San Francisco... Motor-Boat Racing...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1905 Front page illustration "Putting a Cutting Edge on it" by W. A. Rogers; The Automobile Tour and Record-Breaking Climb up Mount Washington for the Glidden Trophy; Secretary Taft and His Philippines Party, Guests of the Bohemian Club of San Francisco; Types of Sea-Going Craft Completing in the First Long-Distance Race of Motor-Boats; ... See More  

White Sox win 2005 World Series...

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.

Notre Dame vs. Penn in 1930... Rockne's last season...

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  

Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...

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  

1925 Christy Mathewson death...

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  

Ken Norton defeates Muhammad Ali....

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  

Golfing...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1905 Front page illustration "A Good Example" by W. A. Rogers; Snap-Shots of the Present Champion and Three Prominent Players of the Metropolitan Golf Association; A German Sense of Humor; and other advertisements of the day. See photos for full details. ... See More  

President Wilson's Inauguration...

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  

Joe Louis...

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  

Edison's invention... University of Nebraska...

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'.

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