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Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight...
Item #614844
October 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1932
* Liquid fueled rocket "spaceship"
* Johannes Winkler test fails
This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 2: "Liquid Fuel Rocket Explodes 50 Feet Up in German Test." See image for text here.
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, good condition.
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Earl Averill & Hack Wilson in 1930...
Item #624618
September 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1930.
* Earl Averill Hits 4 Homers
* Hack Wilson Breaks MLB RBI Record
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "AVERILL'S 4 HOMERS MARK DOUBLE BILL" "Indians' Ace Stars as His Team Beats Senators in 1st, 13-7, Then Loses 2d, 6-4" "WILSON'S HOMERS HELP UPSET GIANTS" "
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* Earl Averill Hits 4 Homers
* Hack Wilson Breaks MLB RBI Record
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "AVERILL'S 4 HOMERS MARK DOUBLE BILL" "Indians' Ace Stars as His Team Beats Senators in 1st, 13-7, Then Loses 2d, 6-4" "WILSON'S HOMERS HELP UPSET GIANTS" "
1961 Alabama football national title...
Item #687118
December 06, 1961
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
Rocky Graziano wins Middleweight title....
Item #682822
July 17, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 17, 1947
* Boxer Rocky Graziano victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* vs. Tony Zale
The front page has a two column heading: "Rocky Graziano Stops Zale in Sixth Round" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Rocky Graziano becoming the new middleweight boxing champion of the World.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little we... See More
Gallant Fox becomes all time $$$ winner....
Item #679316
September 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 7, 1930
* Gallant Fox wins Lawrence Realization Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York
* Year of the triple crown - becomes all time $$$ 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
Baseball.... 4th of July...
Item #704805
May 30, 1914
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
Baseball on skates...
Item #695719
January 28, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 28, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a report: "Base Ball" "A Game of Base Ball On Skates" with the report from Rochester, New York. Included is a list of players.
Also within is most of a page taken up with: "Life And B... See More
Seabiscuit wins Agua Caliente Handicap...
Item #649112
March 28, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Agua Caliente Handicap
* Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT FIRST AS 20,000 LOOK ON" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Agua Caliente Handicap in Tijuana. Always nice to have ... See More
Babe Ruth is suspended...
Item #649914
June 21, 1922
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
Yankees win 1937 World Series...
Item #655896
October 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 11, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
* Joe DiMaggio era
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a nice banner headline: "YANKS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WORLD SERIES" with subheads, a few related photos and box scores. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" print... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #662317
June 25, 1936
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DI MAGGIO CLOUTS 2 HOMERS IN ONE INNING" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. DiMaggio was from the San Francisco area and played minor ... See More
Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...
Beginning of the New Orleans Saints...
Item #567463
November 02, 1966
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
Elston Howard becomes 1st Black Yankee...
Item #566733
April 15, 1955
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
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177002
March 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with... See More
Cap Anson death in 1922...
Item #571126
April 15, 1922
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 15, 1922
* Cap 'Pop' Anson death
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "MANY TRIBUTES FOR 'POP' ANSON" "Former Associates Call Him Greatest Hero of Base Ball; Was 70 Years Old"
Tells of the death of famous baseball star Cap Anson.
Other news of the day. Light br... See More
Seabiscuit wins in record time....
Item #656548
November 06, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 6, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins Riggs Handicap
* Pimlico Race Course
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "Seabiscuit Sets Record; Takes Earnings Lead" and chart. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Riggs Handicap at Baltimore, Maryland.
Complete with all 34 page... See More
Lou Gehrig's Cooperstown Memorial...
Item #612703
June 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1941
* Lou Gehrig tribute (re. death)
* Cooperstown, New York
Page 12 has one column headings: "GEHRIG MEMORIAL AT COOPERSTOWN" "Taps Blown at Baseball Shrine Before Big Leaguers Meet...." and more (see). 1st report coverage on the tribute to Lou Gehrig at Abner Doubleday Field shortly after his death. See photos for text here.
Other news, s... See More
The Jews of New York...
Item #175646
October 10, 1891
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
Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium...
Item #645161
September 25, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934
* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the year at the stadium and probably h... See More
1940 Texas A&M Aggies Sugar Bowl victory...
Item #662956
January 02, 1940
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
Players indicted for the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal...
Item #664241
March 26, 1921
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, March 26, 1921
* Chicago Black Sox World Series scandal
* Indictments against White Sox players
One of the sports pages inside has an article near the bottom with one column heads: "Baseball Scandal Up Again" "Eighteen Men Indicted by Chicago Grand Jury, Including Five Not Previously Mentioned".
A very notable report.
The article names ... See More
Joe DiMaggio Wins Batting Crown...
Item #683459
December 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio wins batting crown
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 37) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Took League Batting Crown for 2d year in Row" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, esp... See More
1928 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies...
Item #657592
July 29, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1928
* 1928 Summer Olympics
* Amsterdam, Netherlands
* Opening ceremonies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FISTS MAR OLYMPIC OPENING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st and 2nd section only with 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More
Early helicopter...
Item #553307
October 14, 1925
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
Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter...
Item #661723
August 28, 1938
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN sport's section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, August 28, 1938
* Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Joe DiMaggio 3 triples in a row
The top of the front page of this sport's section only has a nice banner headline: "PEARSON HURLS NO HIT TILT FOR YANKS !" The top of page 2 also has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
1927 Jack Sharkey boxing win...
Item #648016
March 04, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1927
*Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue
* Heavyweight boxing match
* Madison Square Garden
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner headline: "Sharkey Knocks Out McTigue in Twelfth Round at Madison Square Garden" with subheads and round by round coverage. (see) First report coverage on the Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue boxing fight. Nice to have fro... See More
Early United Nations...
Bert Bell... Co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #669786
January 12, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1946
* Bert Bell - Co-founder of the Philadelphia eagles
* Becomes the new NFL football commissioner
* Early/formative meeting of The United Nations
The top of page 18 has one column headings that include: "LAYDEN QUITS POST; SUCCEEDED BY BELL" "Resignation of Commissioner Big Surprise to National Football League Men" and more... See More
Dick Button gold medal... American figure skater...
Item #615621
February 03, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 3, 1948
* Dick Button - American figure skater
* Olympics - gold medal champion
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 32 (sport's section): "Button Takes Lead Over Gerschwiler in Olympic Figure Skating Contest" with subheads and two column photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag editi... See More
Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...
Item #177626
October 14, 1911
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
1931 Philadelphia Athletics World Series...
Item #642314
October 05, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "MACKS WIN, 8-1; TYING SERIES AT 3-ALL" with subheads and inning by inning description. (see) Nice for display.
Complete in 26 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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The Coliseum at Rome...
Item #173030
October 06, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 6, 1866 Four small illus. of houses on the front cover: "Philip Embury's House," "Strawbridge Meeting House," "The Rigging Loft," and "The First Methodist Church and Parsonage, in New York." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Coliseum at Rome." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Rev. William Arthur, President of th... See More
Trial of Captain Wirz... Discovery of Dr. Mudd...
Item #172930
October 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1865 The front page has a print showing: "Lieut. Tappan Discovering Dr. Mudd in the Hold of the Steamer 'Thomas A. Scott' " with a related article. Also a halfpg. print of the: "Trial of Captain Wirz, the Andersonville Jailer, in the Court of Claims, Washington, D.C."
Inside has full page prints: "The Embassy From T... See More
MLB 1st collective players' strike starts...
Item #596542
April 01, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1972
* Very 1st collective MLB baseball strike
The front page has a two column heading: "Big-League Players Vote To Strike Baseball Today"
Within the sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Baseball Players Vote to Start Strike Today Over Pension Issue"
1st report coverage on the first players' strike in Major League Ba... See More
Ted Williams announces retirement...
Item #566967
September 26, 1960
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
Lajoie was drunk...debut of Roger Bresnahan...
Item #211867
October 12, 1897
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1897 On pg. 16 under SPORTS is a detailed summary and the box score of a game between the Phillies and Pirates. Napoleon Lajoie, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Shame on this day!), arrived at the game drunk, as revealed in the summary: First baseman Lajoie was not only late in reporting for duty yesterday afternoon, but when he did ar... See More
Capture of Fort Donelson, with a front page diagram...
Item #563510
February 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 18, 1862
* Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Civil War original w/ map
The front page has a small one column map headed: "Plan Of Fort Donelson" and first column heads which include: "GLORIOUS VICTORY" "The Fall of Fort Donelson" "Johnston and Buckner, the Rebel Generals, Captured" "15,000 Othe... See More
Jimmie Foxx's 500th home run... Boston Red Sox...
Item #697360
September 25, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1940
* Jimmie Foxx 500th home run (2nd ever to do so)
* Boston Red Sox - MLB Major League Baseball
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: FOXX HITS 500TH HOMER AS BOSTON WINS, 16-8, 4-3" with subhead and box scores (see images).
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice con... See More
Arnold Palmer... Cleveland Open winner....
Item #579525
July 02, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 2, 1963
* Arnold Palmer
* Wins Cleveland Open
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page D-1 (inside) that reads: "Palmer Routs Playoff Rivals", with a photo of Arnold Palmer during play at the Cleveland Open golf championship. See photos for text.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, two sma... See More
Early Baseball Convention in 1866...
Item #217563
December 14, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1866.
* Early baseball convention reporting - new teams
Page 2 has a report: Convention of Base Ball Players which has details about the tenth annual convention, mentioning there were delegates from as far away as Oregon, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia and that over 100 new clubs applied for admission. Notable changes in the Constitution included the admissio
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* Early baseball convention reporting - new teams
Page 2 has a report: Convention of Base Ball Players which has details about the tenth annual convention, mentioning there were delegates from as far away as Oregon, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia and that over 100 new clubs applied for admission. Notable changes in the Constitution included the admissio
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160667
March 09, 1999
NEW YORK POST, March 9, 1999 See the photo below (click on the camera icon) for the nice full frontpage photo of Joe DiMaggio who had just died the day before. Certainly the perfect newspaper to own for the death of this very famous and respected Yankee. A wealth of text and photos on him and his life inside. A complete, tabloid-size newspaper in very nice condition.
Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...
Item #664855
January 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939
* Frank Leahy becomes coach
* Boston College Eagles football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Quits... heading for the movies...
Item #573110
November 17, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1930.
* Bobby Jones quits golf for the movies
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "BOBBY' JONES RETIRES".
A historic item for the golf collector.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Ernie Koy & Emmett Mueller HRs...
Item #571797
April 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 20, 1938
* Ernie Koy and Emmett Mueller
* Home runs in 1st at bats in MLB baseball - Brooklyn Dodgers & Philadelphia Phillies
This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 28: "Six-Run Rally in Eighth Wins for the Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Koy Gets Circuit Smash" "Delivers Initial T... See More
Jack Burke, Jr. wins 1956 Masters golf tournament
Item #677809
April 09, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1956
* Jack Burke, Jr. wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a five column headline: "Burke Captures Masters As Venturi Collapses to 80" with subheads, a few related photos and scores. First report coverage on Jack Burke, Jr. winning the 1956 Masters Golf To... See More
Of "The House that Cazzie Built" fame...
Cazzie Russell... University of Michigan star...
Item #637793
February 07, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965
* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become the NBA's #1 pick, all-star, coach, and winner of Athletes in Action's, "Coach Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award."
The cover has a full-page color photo of Cazzie, wi... See More
1889 World Series... NY Giants win...
Item #592308
October 30, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 30, 1889
* New York Giants vs. Brooklyn Bridegrooms (Dodgers)
* Pre modern day World Series - championship
* National vs. American baseball leagues
The front page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE CHAMPIONSHIP", "Of the Country Won by the Giants in the Final Game", &qu... See More
Liberty's All-Players All-American Football Team...
Item #211158
February 10, 1934
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 10, 1934. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady on snowshoes at a mailbox (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Also has an article with photos of the Liberty's All-Players All-America Football Team for 1933. Very nice condition, and measuring abou... See More
"Plutarch Lights of History--Whitman"...
Item #177824
February 26, 1916
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, February 26, 1916
This issue has a color cover page before the title page.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Pen, Ink and War" by Elon Jessup which includes several ink illustrations; "What I Saw in Poland" by W. H. Hamilton; "The Senate and Republican Victory" by McGegor; "Mobilizing the AD.&... See More
Art Wall, Jr. wins 1959 Masters golf tournament
Item #650871
April 06, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 6, 1959
* Art Wall, Jr. wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 13) has a four column headline: "Wall Wheels in 66 to Take Masters Tourney by Stroke Over Middlecoff" with subhead, photo and scores. First report coverage on Art Wall, Jr. winning the 1959 Masters Golf Tournament in Augus... See More
Item #557652
March 19, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR MOUNTING WITH WRECKAGE SEARCH" "Estimate the Final Death Toll Above 600 As Order Restored By M... See More
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