Wilt Chamberlain sets the season points record for the NBA...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. March 15, 1962 



* Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors 

* Season scoring record set (last game of season)

* National Basketball Association - NBA



The sports section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Wilt Closes Season With 4029 Points" He began the game with 3,997 points. Chamberlain still holds the season scoring record for the NBA, ach... See More  

1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 10, 1934 



* The famed "Sneakers Game" 

* NFL football title championship 



The sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Giants Upset Bears to Win Pro Football Title, 30 to 13" with subhead which includes the text: "..Donning Rubber-Soled Shoes...". (see) First report coverage of the famous &q... See More  

Racehorse Phar Lap death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1932



* Phar Lap death

* Australian racehorse



The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings that include: "SEARCH FOR POISON IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" "Federal and University of California Analysts Begin Investigation on Coast" "Food Will Be Inspected" and more. See images for text here.

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Jim Thorpe wins 1912 Olympic decathlon...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 15, 1912 



* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic decathlon

* Carlisle Indian School star athlete



The front page has a one column headings that include: "Final Day Of The Athletic Program" "....American Winner of Decathlon" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 a small heading: "Thorp Wins Decathlon". (see) Surprisingly this issue... See More  

Babe Ruth boxing photo...

NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 12, 1928



* Unusual Babe Ruth photo

* Boxing as part of his training



The back page of this section has a unusual photo showing Babe Ruth sparring as part of his training for the upcoming season. Also an article headed: "Ruth Anticipates His Greatest Year" with subheads. (see) This was when Babe Ruth was at his prime in his career.

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Walter Johnson vs. Art Nehf...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas; dated October 5, 1924.



* Walter Johnson

* Art Nehf



The front page of this issue contains an article on the 1924 World Series, and is entitled:  "Art Nehf Bests Walter Johnson in Twelve Innings".  An accompanying box score shows the final outcome of the opening game between the Washington Nationals and New York Giants.  Two s... See More  

Byron Nelson wins at Belmont, Massachusetts...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1937 



* Byron Nelson 

* Belmont, Massachusetts 

* Golf tournament 



The sport's section (page 27) has a six column headline that reads: "First Prize in $12,000 Belmont Golf Captured by Nelson" with subheads and related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the Belmont open golf tournament.

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Michigan's Tom Harmon... Heisman Trophy...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1940



* Tom Harmon wins Heisman Trophy "Old 98"

* Michigan Wolverines halfback

* NCAA college football



Page 25 has a one column heading: "HARMON IS GIVEN HEISMAN TROPHY; SAYS HE'S LUCKY" (see) First report coverage on Michigan Wolverine star football player, Tom Harmon, winning the Heisman Trophy.

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Columbia Universtiy's greatest football game...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, October 26, 1947 



* Columbia University's greatest football game 

* Army Cadets - NCAA college football 

* 1 of the greatest upsets



The front page of this section has a three column heading: "Army Streak Ends, 21-2" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with lineups. This game is considered one the... See More  

Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Minnesota Gophers ?....

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE , December 14, 1950



* Early Paul Bear Bryant at Kentucky

* Alabama Crimson Tide football fame



Page 22 has a five column heading: "Bryant Warm on 'U' Job; Gustafson Out" with small photo of Bryant. (see) Bryant would not take this job and stay at Kentucky a few more years before going the Texas A & M then eventually to Alabama.

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President Roosevelt....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1907  There is a front page photo, "One of Mrs. Russell Sage's Simpler Charities." There is an article of "Preserving the Public Lands" by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay with photo. There are more photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the Peace Palace at the Hague"; "President Roosevelt Speaking at Provinc... See More  

Girl's baseball club...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late E. A. Abbey."

This issue has a photo of "The Blue and The Gray Clasp Hands at Bull Run" and "Wales Acclaims Her Prince." There is a full page illustration of "Where There is No Traffic Squad" by Gerrit ... See More  

King George at his Coronation....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1911



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Latest Portrait of His Majesty King George V. of England."



This issue has a photo of "King George in His Coronation Robes" and "The Queen Robed for the Coronation" and photos of "The eight Ages of King George." Th... See More  

Ace Bailey fractures skull in NHL Hockey game...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 13, 1933



* Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey

* Toronto Maple Leafs player

* NHL Hockey - skull fracture



The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "TORONTO PLAYER SERIOUSLY HURT IN HOCKEY ROW" (see) First report coverage on Toronto Maple Leafs player, Ace Bailey, being hit from behind by Eddie Shore and fracturing his s... See More  

Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1935



* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?

* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (day of)

* Famous comeback win (pre-game)



The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME BATTLES OHIO BEFORE 80,000" with subheads and lineups. (see) This would be the famous game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. This g... See More  

Lindblom High School wins 1938 baseball title...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1938



* Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy

* Wins High School baseball championship



The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "LINDBLOM WINS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TITLE" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. Only can be found in a Chicago publication.

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Lou Gehrig's last career home run in 1939....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1939



* Lou Gehrig's very last home run

* New York Yankees - MLB Baseball

* Before illness that shortened career



The top of page 31 has a one column heading: "DODGERS MAKE YANKEES DAFFY; WIN 4TH IN ROW" with subhead: "Gehrig Gets Four Hits in 14 to 12 Defeat" and small photo of Gehrig. First report coverage on the exhibition game just... See More  

Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937



* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Amelia Earhart... Grover Cleveland Alexander...

LIBERTY magazine, New York, April 8, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young couple with a box of chocolates and she is giving a chocolate to her dog (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Coco Cola.  Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 5" and "Pitchers Are Siss... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 3, 1914



This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Back Trail."



In this issue, there are several articles including "Who Made Germany Crazy?--1. Bismarck and Von Treitske" by Norman Hapgood; "Socialists and the War" by William English Walling; ... See More  

Belmont Park... Yachting...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1905 Front page illustration "Up to the Governor" by W. A. Rogers; Scenes at the New York City Police Parade; Scenes at the Opening of "Belmont Park"; Yachts Entered for the Emperor Cup in he Transatlantic Race; The Opening of the Automobile Racing Season at Brighton Beach; Extracts form Adam's Diary by Mark Twain; and other adver... See More  

Horse racing...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 21, 1862  This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Lexington, Kentucky, Races" with accompanying subtitles reading:  "Splendid Fields, and Fine Sport", "Very Exciting Vicissitudes", "Idlewild and Millington Both Beaten", "Victory of the Yorksh... See More  

Democratic Nominee for President--Woodrow Wilson....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Nominee for President."



In this issue there is an article of "The Democratic National Convention" and there is an illustration by Kemble called "'Ready to Ride and Spread the Alarm Through Every Mi... See More  

Funeral for Charles Sumner...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 4, 1874 Ftpg: 'Body of Charles Sumner Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol' plus more illus. re. Sumner's funeral inside. Halfpg: 'Coursing--the Slip'. Illus. of: 'Victor Hugo with several vignettes re. his work. The Supplement has: 'Sketches in the Far West--Curing Hides & Bones' & 'Sugar Making in Texas' & '... See More  

Gale Sayers 6 TD's in a single game... Chicago Bears...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 13, 1965



* Gale Sayers 6 touchdowns in a single game

* Chicago Bears - NFL football record tying performance 



The top of page 4 has a three column headline: "Sayers Scores Six TDs as Bears Smash 49ers 61-20" First report coverage on Sayers' famous 6 touchdowns in one game performance.

Complete with 6 pages, small binding holes alo... See More