Joseph Pulitzer... Thomas Edison...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 4, 1911.



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Joseph Pulitzer:1847-1911" which is "After the Painting by John S. Sargent."



This issue is has an illustration of "Fusion and Confusion--Boss Murphy: 'That Blame Thing Always Gives Me a Scar... See More  

Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 14, 1958   This 80 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Musial Now Will Shoot for Wagner's N.L. Mark" with related photo. (see)



This tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.



Other news of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More  

1st NFL televised football game...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939



* Very 1st NFL football game on television

* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers



This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).



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Max Schmeling K.O.'s Stribling...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 3 & 4, 1931



* Max Schmeling (German Boxer) vs. Young Stribling

* Title boxing match

* 2 issue lot



The July 4th, 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8:

"Schmeling Stops Stribling in Fifteenth Round of Bout" with subheads and photo of Schmeling (see photos).



As an extra bonus you also get the July 3rd issue with pre fight news... See More  

Cricket... Chicago...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1903 Frontpage illustration of The Statue of Liberty; Photo, Training Leaders for the Macedonian Revolution; The English-American Cricket Matches; How New York City Guards its Shipping Interests; The Passing of a Curious Indian Custom; "Every One His Own Samson--A Peasant Custom in Holland"; Doublepage illustration "Chicago... See More  

Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti Match Race ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1938



* Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti Match Race

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing



The sport's section has a one column heading: "Seabiscuit Defeats Ligaroti By A Head" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning a match race vs. Ligaroti. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More  

Fight on the Red River...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1864  The full front page is a print: "Rebel Attack on Our Gunboats in the Red River". Other prints within include: "Views of the Great Aqueduct, Washington, District of Columbia" which has 9 vignettes; "Major-General Philip Henry Sheridan" "General Thomas E. Greenfield Ransom" "Shakespeare and Schiller";... See More  

Bob Mathias wins Olympic gold in 1948....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1948 



* Bob Mathias wins Olympic gold medal

* Decathlon in London England



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Boy, 17, Wins Decathlon In Eerie Setting at Olympics" with subhead: "Mathias Beats Athletes of 19 Nations in 10 Events Ending Under Lights" and photo of Robert Mathias Much more cover

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The International cricket match... Nast's the Modern Samson...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1868  The front page of the issue features a halfpage illustration "Prize Animals at the New Hampshire Fair, September 15-19, 1868". A halfpage illustration "Patrick J. Whelan, Condemned for the Murder of T. D'Arcy M'Gee" features an accompanying article. A halfpage illustration "The Dead Soldier and His Faithful Dog&q... See More  

1967 USC vs. UCLA...

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 19, 1967



* USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins

* Signature game of the rivalry

* NCAA college football



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "So. Cal. Nips UCLA, 21-20" with caption "Roses for the Trojans" and photo of O.J. Simpson being carried off the field.



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Baseball... The recent London dog show...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, July 12, 1862  The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "The Two First Premiums", which accompanying subheads:  "Bloodhound and Black and Tan Terrier" and "The Recent London Dog Show".

Page three of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning baseball entitled:  "Ph... See More  

1940 Texas A&M Aggies Sugar Bowl victory...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 2, 1940



* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Tennessee Volunteers

* Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Missouri Tigers

* Sugar Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Tulane

* Cotton Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Boston College Eagles



The sport's section (page 18) has first report coverage on the 4 major bowl games with various headings. (see images)

Complete w... See More  

Babe Ruth is suspended...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922 



* Babe Ruth suspended

* Arguing with umpire (cursing)

* Ban Johnson

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the e... See More  

Ted Williams announces retirement...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION,, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960 



* Ted William retires 

* Boston Red Sox 

* MLB Baseball 



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Retires" with photo and caption: "At End Of Road" (see)



Tells of the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was onl... See More  

Baseball.... 4th of July...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 30, 1914



* Beautiful 4th of July, patriotic color wrapper



In this issue there are several illustrations including "Captains of Industry--VII--George Broadhurst" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "Tryin the Old Swing" by Everett... See More  

Elston Howard becomes 1st Black Yankee...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 15, 1955



* Elston Howard 1st black starter (1st report)

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball



This 40 page newspaper has various baseball reports on the opening week of the 1955 season on pages 33 & 34.



Page 34 has historic one column headline that reads: "Howard First Negro To Play for Yanks In Regular Game" which tells of Elston ... See More  

General William Walker...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 24, 1860  Page one has an interesting article dated August 29, 1860, "Nicaragua-The American Minister-An Ultimatum-Walker And His Chances", which has about 10 linera inches of text regarding Walker, his arrival at Truxillo, and an encouragement to resist him.  Two additional articles within the issue also provide comments on the last days... See More  

Gallant Fox becomes all time $$$ winner....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 7, 1930



* Gallant Fox wins Lawrence Realization Stakes

* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York

* Year of the triple crown - becomes all time $$$ winner



The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "GALLANT FOX TAKES REALIZATION; PASSES ZEV'S MONEY RECORD" and more with two photos. (... See More  

Early helicopter...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 14, 1925



* Early helicopter (Autogyro)

* 1st successful flight made to the public



This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Plane With Vanes Rises Almost Vertically; Briton Drives Spanish Craft Up 1,000 Feet".



Tells of a successful helicopter flight in it's infancy.



Other news of the day with... See More  

The Jews of New York...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1891 Full front page shows: 'A Reception at the Progress Club, New York'. Half page: 'Improvements of Delaware River at Philadelphia' is a nice view. Story with 2 Remington prints.

Full page: 'The Government Rainfall Experiments in Texas' shows 5 scenes. Over two full pages of text & illustrations on: 'The Jews of New York... See More  

Knute Rockne's last collegiate game...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish ends the season undefeated

* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before his death

* Notre Dame to repeat as National Champions after this game



The sport's section (page 29) has a nice banner headline: "Victory Over Southern California Stamps Notre Dame as Best Eleven in Country" with subheads ... See More  

1961 Alabama football national title...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1961



* Alabama Crimson Tide national title

* Coach Bear Bryant's 1st championship

* NCAA college football



Page 62 has a one column heading: "ALABAMA ELEVEN NAMED CHAMPION" with subhead and standings. (see) First report coverage on Alabama Crimson Tide college football team being named the 1961 national champs by the AP Poll. This was Coach Paul... See More  

Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...

Beginning of the New Orleans Saints...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas KS November 2, 1966  This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 12:  Rozelle Sold On Newest NFL Location - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day".  A historic 1st report on the New Orleans Saints officially joining the NFL. Great chance to have the report that started it all for this team that recently became the 2010 su... See More  

Jeff Sweetser and Chick Evans... 1923 amateur golf...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923  The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans sho... See More  

Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."



This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More