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USC Rose Bowl in 1933...
Item #692107
January 03, 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
Eric Heiden wins 5 gold medals in 1980...
Item #693559
February 24, 1980
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 24, 1980
* Eric Heiden wins 5 gold medals
* Long track speed skating
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Lake Placid, New York
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "5 of a kind makes Heiden pure gold" with related pictorial. (see) More on page 2.
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
1927 Bobby Jones... British Open champion....
Item #684398
July 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1927
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* British Open champion
* RMS Aquitania (welcome home)
The sport's section (page 7) has a banner headline: "Crowds Greet Jones on Ship and Ashore as British Golf Winner Returns Home'" with subheads and related photo. (see) Coverage on Bobby Jones coming home after winning the 1927 British Open golf championship.
Comp... 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
Nile Kinnick killed... Iowa Hawkeyes...
Item #697522
June 10, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1943
* re. Nile Kinnick death
* Iowa Hawkeyes Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football
* World War II reports
The top of page 28 has a small one column heading: "Memorial to Kinnick Is Planned by Iowa" (See image)
Other news, sports and advertisements throughout with much on WWII. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Felix 'Doc' Blanchard wins Heisman Trophy...
Item #667716
December 04, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 4, 1945
* Felix 'Doc' Blanchard wins Heisman Trophy
* Army Black Knights - College football
Page 23 has one column headings that include: "BLANCHARD WINS HEISMAN TROPHY", "Army Fullback Votes Nation's Outstanding Player of 1945--Glenn Davis Runner-Up" and more with a nice two column photo of Blanchard. Always nice to ha... See More
Interesting article on this history of baseball in America...
Item #675282
October 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 5 has a full column under the heading: "Base Ball - Base Ball Correspondence" which has an interesting history of the sport in America. One bit mentions... See More
1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...
Item #708912
November 01, 1966
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.
wikipedia notes: The brainchild of local sports entrepreneur Dave Dixon, who also founded the... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
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)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675505
May 11, 1988
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
Michael Jordan's 1st 30+ point game in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #709344
October 30, 1984
USA TODAY, Oct. 30, 1984
* Michael Jordan's 1st 30+ point game
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan lifts Bulls 116-110" with box scores. (see images) This was Jordan's 1st 30+ point game as he scored 16 & 21 points in the first two games. I ex... 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
1902 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #714068
November 29, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 29, 1902
* Early Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
* Played in Philadelphia
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ANOTHER VICTORY FOR WEST POINT" with subheads that include: "Sailors Could Not Play Football with Their Sea Legs" and more. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in go... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #689246
October 12, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More
One of sports' greatest upsets - Super Bowl XLII....
Item #660572
February 04, 2008
YORK DAILY RECORD, Feb. 4, 2008 The front page shows 2 photos from the Super Bowl with the heading "Nobody's perfect" describing one of sports' greatest upsets. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl as well, with headings: "Manning of the hour", "Defense key in Giant's upset" and "Tyree make catch for the ages", ... 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
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
1929 Kentucky Derby... Clyde Van Dusen...
Item #710111
May 19, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1929
* Clyde Van Dusen
* Kentucky Derby
* Horse racing - race
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Clyde Van Dusen Wins the Kentucky Derby" (see images)
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "DERBY WON IN MUD BY CLYDE VAN DUSEN; BLUE LARKSPUR 4TH" with subheads and two related photos. First repor... 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
Joe DiMaggio breaks Yankees record for consecutive games with a hit...
Item #679579
June 18, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 18, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio breaks Yankees record
* Consecutive games with a hit (30)
* From his hometown newspaper
The top of page 2 of the sport's section a two column heading with caption: "Di Mag Hits In 30th Tilt..." with "DiMag-o-Log" and box scores. First report coverage of New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio breaking the record... See More
Detroit Lions very 1st football game in 1934...
Item #713861
September 24, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1934
* Detroit Lions very 1st football game
* NFL - National Football League
Page 16 has a small and discrete one column heading: "Detroit, 9; Giants, 0" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding... See More
Cincinnati Bengals very 1st football game....
Item #581362
September 07, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 7, 1968
* Cincinnati Bengals very 1st game
* American Football League (AFL)
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Chargers Clobber Bengals" which tells of the very 1st game Cincinnati played in professional football (AFL).
Other news of the day. Good condition.... 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
1961 Philadelphia Phillies' "longest" MLB losing streak ends....
Item #677056
August 21, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1961
* Philadelphia Phillies 23-game losing streak ends
* Still the longest MLB losing streak since 1900
This 46 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 27: "Phils Defeat Braves After Dropping 23d in Row" with subhead: "Streak Ends One Game Short of Cleveland's 1899 Mark" with box scores.
This is 1st report cover... 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
Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant... Jackie Robinson...
Item #696752
September 23, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 23, 1947
* Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant
* 1st Year of Jackie Robinson - The Bums
The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Sept. 30: Dodgers vs. Yankees in New York" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Phar Lap's death cause revealed...
Item #694769
April 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 40 pages, rag edi... See More
A new park at Tacoma, Washington...
Item #175830
July 15, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1893 Nice full ftpg: 'Inside a Treasury Vault in Washington' plus a fullpg. on this inside as well. Fullpg. with 6 photos of 'The Proposed New National Park' in the Mt. Tacoma area, Washington.
Complete issue.
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
1960 Cal Poly Mustangs football team disaster...
Item #709056
October 30, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 30, 1960
* California Polytechnic State University
* Football team airplane crash - Toledo, Ohio
* Cal Poly Mustangs - San Luis Obispo
The front page has a banner headline: "18 in Football Squad Die In Toledo Airliner Crash" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, two small library stamps within the masthead,... See More
Babe Ruth's first game as a Yankee...
Item #681369
April 15, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 15, 1920
* Babe Ruth makes his Yankees debut
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The top of page 9 has a brief & inconspicuous mention of the game in which Babe Ruth made his first appearance as a New York Yankee, it being an inauspicious beginning with the top of the column reading: "Babe Ruth, the $150,00 wonder muffed a fly and the lowly Athlet... See More
Blenheim wins Epsom Derby... Aga Khan III...
Item #710213
June 05, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1930
* Blenheim - Thoroughbred race horse
* Wins Epsom Derby - Surrey, England UK
* Owner Aga Khan III
The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "500,000 See Blenheim, 18 to 1 Shot, Win English Derby; The Scout II Is 15th" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on Blenhhaim, owned by Aga Khan III, winning the Epsom ... 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
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
San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XIX...
Item #700874
January 21, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold... 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
Herman Keiser wins 1946 Masters golf tournament
Item #696878
April 08, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946
* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... 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
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
Racehorse Seabiscuit retires in 1940....
Item #589217
March 12, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12, 1940
* Seabiscuit retires (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport's section (page 11): "Seabiscuit, Greatest Money Winner of American Turf, Retired to Stud by Howard" with subhead: "Mighty Horse's Victory in Santa Anita Handicap Was 89th ... See More
Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory...
Item #571505
August 28, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1955
* Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory
* Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
This 100+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "Bonus Baby Strikes Out 14 in 2-Hitter" with box score. (see)
Tells of Brooklyn Dodgers young pitcher Sandy Koufax achieving his very 1st major league victory... See More
Stan Musial 1st Grandfather HR...
Item #571414
September 11, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 11, 1963
* Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals
* 1st Grandfather HR in MLB history
This 50+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Musial Homer Helps Cards Win 13th of 14" with related photo and box scores.
Cardinals left fielder Stan Musial becomes the first grandfa... See More
Bob Gibson's 17 S.O. World Series game...
Item #674454
October 03, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 3, 1968
* Bob Gibson' famous 17 strikeout game
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball
The front page has reporting on game 1 of the 1968 World Series in which Bob Gibson broke the record for most strikeouts. This record still stands today. The headline reads: "Cardinals Cop Opener" with subhead: "Bob Gibson Sets New Strik... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game photo...
Item #656002
October 04, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo
Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in ... 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
1910 photo of Chief Myers...
Item #679280
January 29, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1910
* John Tortes - Chief Myers photo
* New York Giants baseball catcher
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a three column photo of Chief Myers with heading: "Big Indian Catcher is Idol Of the Polo Grounds Fans" with subhead and text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard t... See More
Thurman Munson killed... NY Yankees...
Item #665361
August 03, 1979
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, August 3, 1979
* Catcher Thurman Munson killed
* New York Yankees baseball
* Jet airplane crash disaster
The top of page 5 has a banner headline: "Yankee catcher Thurman Munson dies in plane crash"First report coverage on the airplane crash that killed New York Yankees' star catcher, Thurman Munson.
Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding ho... 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
Frederic Remington illustration... Much on the Philippines...
Item #176438
May 13, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Philippines - Brigadier-General Loyd Wheaton, U.S.V., Ordering the Advance at Stone Quarry Hill, March 13" by Frederic Remington.
Inside has two full pg. illus. pertaining to "The Philippines - Our Artist with the firing Line During the Advance on Malolos." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Effect of the Di... See More
Minnestoa Golden Gopher "Pug" Lund wins 1934 MVP...
Item #697964
December 16, 1934
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Dec. 16, 1934
* Francis "Pug" Lund wins Big Ten football MVP
* Minnesota Golden Gophers college football HB
* Chicago Tribune Silver Football award
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "NAME LUND MOST VALUABLE BIG 10 PLAYER" with subheads and pictorial. (see images) Of course this is the only publi... See More
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