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Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...
Item #709448
February 27, 1926
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 27, 1926
* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb
* 1st African-American middleweight champ
* Boxing - boxers - "The Georgia Deacon"
The sport's section (page 13) has a two column heading: "Tiger Flowers Takes Middleweight Crown" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers becoming the 1st Africa... See More
Tony Canzoneri vs. Jack Kid Berg... boxing...
Item #701452
April 25, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 25, 1931
* Tony Canzoneri retains World title
* Lightweight boxing championship
* vs. Jack Kid Berg
The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Tony Canzoneri Retains Lightweight Title By Knocking Out Jack 'Kid' Berg in Third Round" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the... See More
Joe Louis to become champion for 1st time....
Item #687362
June 20, 1937
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the the Chicago Tribune, June 20, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. James Braddock
* World heavyweight boxing championship
* Site of the fight is established - best title (rare)
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BRADDOCK FIGHTS LOUIS AT SOX PARK JUNE 22" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Nice for display. This would be ... See More
Lou Graham wins 1975 U.S. Open...
Item #713844
June 24, 1975
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. June 24, 1975
* Lou Graham wins U.S. Open golf championship
* Medinah Country Club - Illinois
The front page has a photo with small heading: "The Open Champion" (see image)
The top of page 11 has a heading: "Graham Image Intact In Open Playoff Win" and more with photo. More on page 14.
Complete with 28 pages, a little close cut alo... See More
Johnny Weissmuller (TARZAN) Wins Gold Medal 1928...
Item #687830
August 12, 1928
SECTION 2 (SPORTS) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, August 12, 1928
* Johnny Weissmuller wins Olympic gold
* Star of Tarzan with swimming photo
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "U. S. SWIMMERS TAKE OLYMPIC GAMES TITLE" with subhead. Photo of Weissmuller is on page 3. (see)
Complete section 2 only with 10 pages, rag edition in great conditio... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in a row...
Item #712613
May 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in a row
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB major league baseball
Page 25 has the banner heading: "Yanks, Indians Divide Before Record Cleveland Turnout of 78,431", with subheads that include: "3 DIMAGGIO HOMERS WIN OPENER BY 6-5--Joe Accounts for All Yankee Runs in First Game....", and m... See More
New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....
Item #694519
November 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 22, 1934
* Joe DiMaggio in his infancy
* New York Yankees purchase
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner heading: "Browns Get Johnny Burnett, Weiland, Cash from Indians for Campbell" with subheads that include: "Yanks Obtain Joe DiMaggio In Big Trade" (see) A very early report on the Yankee Clipper when h... See More
Bobby Jones seeks grand slam of golf....
Item #688313
September 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 24, 1930
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Merion Golf Club
* Grand Slam of golf
The front page has a one column heading: "Bobby Jones' 142 Wins Medal In U.S. Amateur Golf" (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column heading: "JONES' 142 WINS MEDAL HONORS IN U. S. AMATEUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Bobb... See More
1926 Death of noted baseball star Eddie Plank...
Item #692921
February 25, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., Feb. 25, 1926
* Eddie Plank "Gettysburg Eddie" death
* Hall of Fame pitcher - Philadelphia Athletics
The sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Eddie Plank Is Dead After Brief Illness" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones...
Item #583278
July 14, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 14, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Atlantans Swell With Pride As King Bobby Returns Home" and "Georgia City Stages Huge Celebration In Honor of Conquering Hero"
Other news and sports of the day throughout including various adver... See More
Louis Meyer wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #715706
May 31, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1928
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Louis Meyer wins (1st report)
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Louis Meyer wins (1st report)
The sport's section (page 29) has a banner headING: "Indianapolis 500-Mile Auto Race Captured by Louis Meyer as 150,000 Look On" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1928 Indianapolis 500 race in which Louis Meyer was the winner. Always nice to have no
Joe DiMaggio retires as a MLB player...
Item #684266
December 12, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 12, 1951
* Joe DiMaggio retirement
* New York Yankees Clipper
* MLB Major League Baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a four column photo with heading: "A Star Passes but the Reflected Light Often Shines for Generations" Also a six column heading: "Joe Eyes TV Job...Feels Arcs Ruined Him...Mantle His Sub" with another related pho... See More
Pele & American soccer gains popularity in the 1970's.....
Item #705085
September 05, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 5, 1977
* Forward Pelé brings soccer popularity to America
* New York Cosmos - Brazilian footballer -
The front page has a action photo of soccer great Pele with heading: "See Pele Run" Starting on page 17 is an editorial by Clark Whelton on the sport of soccer gaining popularity in America with the help of Braz... See More
DiMaggio hitting streak hits #49...
Item #664827
July 11, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 49
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 20) has headings: "Yanks Triumph" "DiMaggio Runs Streak to 49 Games As Yanks Halt Browns at Night, 1-0" and more with box scores.
(see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs...
Item #663073
June 09, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 9, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs HRs
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* From his hometown & where he played minor league
The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a three column headline: "DI MAG HITS 3 HOMERS AS YANKS TAKE TWO" with subhead, photo and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this San Francisco publication, rare as such.... See More
Christmas in a cavalry camp...
Item #175772
December 24, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 24, 1892 Full ftpg. hunting print by A.B. Frost: 'Missed 'em Agin, by Ginger!' Fullpg. of photos on the Gould family. Very nice & displayable doublepage centerfold by F. Remington: 'Roasting Christmas Beef in a Cavalry Camp'. Nice fullpg: 'A Deer Hunt in Louisiana'
Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...
Item #663064
January 14, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONILCE, January 14, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold
* From his hometown & where he played minor league
The front page has a one column heading: "DiMaggio Harmony" with subhead. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column headline: "DiMaggio,... See More
Baseball... Jewish...
Item #211995
March 13, 1926
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 13, 1926. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a nurse at a dentist office in the waiting room with two young boys that are both willing to pass up their turn in the chair (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Kohler. Also contains stories "The Intermarriage of Jews and Gentiles" by Franklin Fargo an... See More
The Earthquake in Messina.... W.A. Rogers print... Mark Twain...
Item #177358
January 30, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "A Solid Man on a Solid Foundation" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Counting the Cost of Messina's Tragedy" and "In the Awful Quiet of Sicily's Awakening." There is a piece of writing by Mark Tw... See More
Jimmy Demaret wins 1940 Masters golf tournament
Item #678458
April 08, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 8, 1940
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "DEMARET'S 280 WINS MASTERS; MANGRUM 2D" with subheads and related photo. First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1940 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More
1931 U.S. Open golf... Billy Burke...
Item #576806
July 06, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 6, 1931
* U.S. Open golf - Billy Burke
* George Von Elm
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "VON ELM, BURKE TIE IN GOLF PLAY-OFF" "Each Scores 149 for 336 Holes in U.S. Open to End All Even Second Day in Row" "Resume The Battle Today" and more. (see)
Reporting c... See More
Babe Ruth debuts as a coach in 1938...
Item #711269
June 20, 1938
SECTION TWO (sports) section only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, June 20, 1938.
* Babe Ruth debuts as a coach
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
The front page of sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "Babe Saves Run for Brooklyn; Gets Big Hand" with photo of Ruth on his first day as a Dodgers coach. (see images)
Complete section II (sports) only with all 10 pages... See More
First Olympics under International Olympic Committee...
Item #678284
January 26, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1924
* 1st winter Olympics held
* Chamonix France
This issue has a one column headlines on page 9 that includes: "OLYMPIC ICE GAMES OPEN AT CHAMONIX", "High French Official Formally Declares Classic Sports Festival Under Way", "150 Athletes In Parade", "Competitions Start Today".
This 26 page issue has usual browning wi... See More
Phil Rizzuto hits 1st MLB home run....
Item #661679
April 24, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, April 24, 1941
* Phil Rizzuto - New York Yankees
* Very 1st MLB baseball home run
* Game announcer - "Holy Cow!" fame
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Homers?Phil Can Hit 'Em" with subhead: "Rizzuto's 11th Inning Drive to Beat Red Sox Proves Small Yank Power" (see) First report coverage on Yankee leg... See More
Casey Stengel & the Brooklyn Dodgers...
Item #671935
February 24, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1934
* King Leopold III coronation
* Casey Stengel takes over
* Brooklyn Dodgers manager
* MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Leopold Ascends Belgian Throne; Pledge to Serve Nation Cheered" with subhead. The report continues on page 3 with photos.
The sport's section (page 9) has one column headings that include:... See More
1913 Ty Cobb... baseball scouting...
Item #699537
January 30, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 30, 1913
* Ty Cobb "The Georgia Peach"
* Detroit Tigers MLB icon
* Baseball scouting beginning?
Page 6 has a two column heading: "TY COBB RESPONSIBLE FOR BASEBALL SCOUTS" with subhead. (see image) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
Rafael Nadal's first Grand Slam tennis victory...
Item #689518
June 06, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2005
* Spanish professional tennis player Rafael Nadal
* First Major Grand Slam title - French Open Men's singles
The front page of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Nadal Locks On to Title" with subhead and small photo. More on page 4.
Complete first section and sport's sections only, with a total of 28 pages, great condition... See More
Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game...
Item #671933
August 01, 1990
USA TODAY, August 1, 1990
* MLB baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan
* Texas Rangers - 300th victory
The front page of the Sports Section tells of Nolan Ryan achieving his 300th victory, with a photo of him. At the time he was only the 20th Major League Baseball pitcher to ever do so.
Complete in 4 sections, nice condition.... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap in 1931...
Item #672395
November 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1931
* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP EN ROUTE TO MEXICAN COURSE" "Australian Racing Star to Run in $100,000 Agua Caliente" Handicap in March" "Trip Causes Surprise" and more. (se
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* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP EN ROUTE TO MEXICAN COURSE" "Australian Racing Star to Run in $100,000 Agua Caliente" Handicap in March" "Trip Causes Surprise" and more. (se
Yankees vs. Dallas Steers in 1929...
Item #670537
April 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1929
* New York Yankees vs. Dallas Steers
* State of Texas exhibition baseball tour
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig home runs
The sport's section (page 11) has a six column headline: "Yanks Beat Dallas, 12-11, on Ruth's First Homer of Season" with subheads and box scores. First report coverage on the New York Yankees ending their exhibition tour ... See More
Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...
Item #598311
June 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* Instanbul, Turkey
* John Dillinger alive?
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?
Page 3 has one column headings: "D... See More
A Tribute to William Dean Howells.... Wall Street...
Item #177648
March 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Wall Street."
There are two parts of this issue.The first part of this issue has an illustration of "'I Believe in Giving Every Man a Square Deal'--Theodore Roosevelt" drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos called "Is there Money in the Air?" by Alb... See More
Indian chiefs in the Ute War...
Item #174396
October 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1879 Full ftpg Nast: 'Reducing the U.S. Army Again--Let all Savages Rejoice'. Halfpg: 'Prospecting on the Ute Reservation' shows a miner meeting an Indian. Great fullpg. with 10 illustrations of: 'The Ute War--Portraits of Chiefs'. Four half page prints of: 'Gen. Grant at San Francisco'.
Other news and advertisements... See More
Notre Dame - Army rivalry ends in 1947....
Item #668519
November 09, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 9, 1947
* The Army-Notre Dame rivalry ends (1st report)
* NCAA college football - South Bend, Indiana
The front page of this section has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY, 27-7" with subheads that include: "Irish Stage Drives" "Notre Dame, Expected to Pass, Batters Army With Ground Plays" and ... See More
1941 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #712805
November 30, 1941
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times November 30, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "100,000 SEE NAVY RALLY IN THIRD PERIOD BEAT ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and three related photos. Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues inside with more photos, headings a... See More
Montreal Maroons win 1935 Stanley cup...
Item #681219
April 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1935
* Montreal Maroons - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "World's Hockey Championship Captured by Maroons in Three Straight Games" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage the Montreal Maroons winning the 1934-35 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #696912
March 20, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* Augusta, Georgia - 1st day nears
* Small Bobby Jones photo
Page 22 has a one column heading: "61 STARS ENTER MASTERS' OPEN" with subhead and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector. Play would begin two days later.
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Benny 'Kid' Paret boxing death...
Item #703416
April 03, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 3, 1962
* Benny "Kid" Paret last fight - death
* Welterweight World boxing championship
* vs. champion boxer Emile Griffith
The front page has a one column heading: "Kid Paret Succumbs to Injuries" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with 40+ pages, some small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, smal... See More
William Muldoon death... wrestling champion...
Item #688332
June 04, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 4, 1933
* William Muldoon death (1st report)
* Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion
* "The Solid Man"
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "MULDOON, MAN OF IRON, DEAD" with subhead and small photo. (see)
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, very nice condition.... See More
Jerry Pate wins U.S. Open as a rookie...
Item #695684
June 21, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six pages, piece torn away at top right corner of the f... See More
The Olympics in London....
Item #177364
July 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "The Donkey: 'What do I Get Out of It?'"
There is a half page photo of "Bryan and Murphy Hand in Hand." There are two full pages of photos of "America's Olympian Victors--The Athletes Who Scored Against the World in the British Stadium&quo... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opening round......
Item #695628
January 15, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 15, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opening
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
* Home of the Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section has a small one column heading: "Jones Gets 69 On New Course" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed course just after it's opening.
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1938 Harvard-Yale Regatta... rowing...
Item #685660
June 25, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1938
* Harvard-Yale Regatta boat race
* Rowing races - Thames River
The sport's section page (9) has a banner headline: "50,000 Watch Harvard Oarsmen Register First Sweep Over Yale Since 1916" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy reporting.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
The Olympics in London....
Item #177505
August 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George R. Sheldon, William H. Taft, Frank R. ... See More
Babe Ruth signs 1 year contract with Yankees...
Item #581847
March 17, 1932
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1932
* Babe Ruth signs 1 year contract
* New York Yankees (1st report)
* Major League baseball MLB
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 21: "Babe Ruth Signs One-Year Yank Contract for $75,000", "Bambino Glad Salary Difficulties Are Over With; Pleased with Terms Despite $5000 Cut; Ruppert Wishes Him Success&q... See More
Lou Gehrig contract w/ photo...
Item #588332
February 14, 1931
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
Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Alabama football....
Item #693337
January 27, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1983
* Coach Paul Bear Bryant death
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football icon
The front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Bryant Dead" The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Bear Bryant Dies of Heart Attack; Alabama Coach Had Retired Only Last Month After Winning 323 Games" and more with a few rela... See More
Bobby Jones to win 1926 U.S. Open...
Item #697675
July 11, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1926
* Bobby Jones at Scioto (1st day results)
* Olympia Fields Country Club
* U.S. Open golf championship
The top of page 37 has a banner heading: "MEHLHORN LEADS BUT JONES IS FAVORITE IN NATIONAL OPEN" with subheads and leaderboard. (see images) First report coverage of day one of the 1926 U.S. Open at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. Jones w... See More
Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...
Item #643476
July 07, 1974
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 7, 1974
* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon
* Tennis singles
The front page has a three column photo: "Kissing Couple of Champs"
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Takes Honors" with photo. (see) First report coverage on famed American tennis star, Jimmy C... See More
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #670681
June 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 23, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
The front page of ths section has a one column heading: "OWENS REGISTERS FOUR-EVENT SWEEP" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page with photo. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's secti... See More
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