Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933



* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame

* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach



The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)

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Attempted Assassination of the King and Queen of Spain....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1906 There is a front page photo, "The Attempted Assassination of the King and Queen of Spain." "The Fault, The Visible Cause of the California Earthquake" by Herman Whitaker includes both an article and photos. Photos titled "The Fight on Mount Dajo." There is a double page photo, "An Instantaneous Phot... See More  

Lou Gehrig contract w/ photo...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1931



* Lou Gehrig signs contract

* New York Yankees

* MLB major league baseball



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include: "GEHRIG IS SIGNED BY YANKS FOR YEAR", "Salary Reported to Be $25,000, the Same as Last Season--McCarthy to Go South" and more with photo of Gehrig (see image). Great to have in this famo... See More  

1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 7, 1925 



* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators 

* World Series of baseball (game 1) (during)



The front page has banner headline: "JOHNSON VS. MEADOWS IN OPENING GAME" with subheads, lineups and current scoreboard which shows the score after two complete innings. (see) Pittsburgh would go on and eventually win the World Se... See More  

1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966 



* New Orleans Saints are born 

* National Football League 



Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.



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1942 St. Louis Cardinals win AL pennant....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 28, 1942  This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Cards Win Pennant on Final Day; Series Starts in St. Louis Sept. 30". Page 20 has a banner headline that reads: "Cooper Held Logical Choice to Pitch World Series Opener For the Cardinals" with subheads and related photos. (see) Loads of tex... See More  

Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (52 & 53)...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (52 & 53)

* New York Yankees - Major league baseball doubleheader



The sports section (page 21) has a four column headline proclaiming: "Yanks Take Two for Record of 14 in Row" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio Hits in Both Contests As 50,387 Watch 8-1, 1-0 Sweep" and more with bo... See More  

The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1887  Front full pg. illus. of "Returning Home." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Serpent of the Still."

Double page centerfold of "Statue of Abraham Lincoln, to Be Unveiled in Lincoln Park, Chicago, October 22, 1887." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club." Full pg. illus. of "... See More  

1933 Indianapolis 500.... Louis Meyer...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1933



* Deadliest Indianapolis 500 on record

* Louis Meyer wins - motor car racing



The front page of section II (sports) has a banner headline: "MEYER WINS AUTO RACE; 3 DIE, 3 INJURED" with subheads and results. Four related photos and heading on the back page. (see images)

Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding h... See More  

1925 Babe Ruth playing golf photo...

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 15, 1925



* Babe Ruth playing golf photo

* Hot Springs, Arkansas spring training

* Major League Baseball - MLB



The front page of this section has a four column pictorial showing a few major league baseball players with heading: "Conditioning At Hot Springs" with one of the photos showing Babe Ruth playing golf as part ... See More  

Norwalk CT Little League champions....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1952



* Norwalk CT Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "NORWALK ANNEXES LITTLE LOOP TITLE" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Norwalk, Connecticut winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I sus... See More  

Wrestling... Colgate University...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1892  Full ftpg: 'Arrival at a Hotel, Venice' by canal boat. Two illus. re: 'A Street Blockade in Gotham (N.Y.)'. Lengthy text on a western railroad journey includes 6 illustrations, including several scenes of: 'Oklahoma City'.

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Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...

USA TODAY, Thursday, May 11, 1988



* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar

* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs



The front page of the sport's section has a action photo showing Michael Jordan with heading: "Jordan's Star rises higher" Also a two column heading: "Chicago's equalizer in control" which is a nice report on Jordan's skills.

Complete with al... See More  

USC Rose Bowl in 1933...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 3, 1933



* Rose Bowl college football game

* USC Trojans vs. Pittsburgh Panthers



The front page has a two column heading: "Trojans Beat Pitt, 35 to 0 in Rose Tournament" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sports section with small photo of Dick Barber and lineups.

Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the ma... See More  

1916 Brooklyn Dodgers baseball pennant race...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 30, 1916



* Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers)

* National League pennant race

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The front page has a six column headline: "DODGERS ARE AGAIN IN LEAD" with subhead, score and lineups. (see images) Inning by inning description continues inside.

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1930 World Series... Baseball...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 3, 1930



* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series of baseball (game 2)



The front page has a nice banner headline: "ATHLETICS ROUT CARDS 6-1 TO WIN SECOND SERIES GAME" with subheads and photo of George Earnshaw. (see images) Much more in the sport's section.

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The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...

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The 1872 baseball championship...

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Babe Ruth gets married...

CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1929



* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)

* New York Yankees star



This 24 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth" with some text.



Also a nice banner headline on page 10 that reads: "Babe Ruth Married to Former Actress in Dawn Ceremony in New Yo... See More  

Penn State win over Alabama in 1959...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Springfield Sunday Republican, Dec. 20, 1959



* Penn State Nittany Lions

* Alabama Crimson Tide

* Liberty Bowl - college football

* PSU Quarterback Galen Hall



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "PENN STATE WINS, 7-0, IN LIBERTY BOWL" with subheads and stats. Related photo on page 2. (see) Other games reported as well.

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General Sherman dines in Savannah...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1865  The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".

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1st Monday night NFL football game...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970 



* 1st Monday Night football game 

* NFL National Football League 

* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns 



This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"



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Cassius Clay... Muhammad Ali....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1965 



* Cassius Clay  

* Muhammad Ali 

* Floyd Patterson

* Heavyweight boxing title fight 



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Clay Wins on TKO in 12th" with subheads and action photo. (see)



Also a nice banner headline on page 34 reads: "Clay Keeps Heavyweight T... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communit... See More  

1st night game for New York Yankees...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 27, 1939 This 48 page newspaper has nice banner headline on page 29: "33,074 See Yankees Lose to the Athletics in Champions' First Game at Night" with subheads and box scores. (see)



Tells of the very first night baseball game in which the New York Yankees participated in. The game was played in Philadelphia.



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