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Item #177658
May 25, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "A King Who Died Unknown."
This issue has an illustration of "Which Will Win?" by Kemble and an article with photos of "The Rewards of Baseball" by Edward Bayard Moss. There is another article called "Are Women Human Beings?" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and there ar... See More
1934 Edgar Allan Poe historical site...
Item #592550
October 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1934
* Edgar Allan Poe
* Historical site formed
* World Series of baseball
Page 17 has one column headings that read: "FORMS WORLD SOCIETY TO HONOR EDGAR A. POE" and "Group Organizes at Philadelphia With Richard Gimbel as President". 1st report coverage on the formation of National Historic Site in Philadelphia.
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Baseball...
Item #177748
August 15, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 15, 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 Real Spirit of Baseball."
In this issue, there are several articles including "What is the Matter with Baseball?" by Eric Harold Palmer; "With Carranza" by Allene Tupper Wilkes; "The Pig a... See More
Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...
Item #658917
July 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would ... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #549373
June 20, 1942
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)
* Boston Braves - 3,000 hit with photo
This 28 page newspaper has a page 17 , two line, 1 column headline: "Waner Of Braves Gets 3,000th Hit" & subheads: "Seventh Big Leaguer to Reach Mark--Pirates win in 11th, 7-6, on Elliot's 2d Homer" & more.
The summary highlights Waner's feat mentioning,... See More
Atlantics chicagoed... stars of the day...
Item #563798
May 09, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 9, 1871
On pg. 2 under Base-Ball is a report: The Boston Club Chicagoing the Atlantics. Includes a summary about a match played at the Capitoline Grounds, in Brooklyn, before a crowd of 1,000, with mention that a chilly, blustering north-west wind prevailed. The Boston club chicagoed (term for a shut-out) the Atlantics, 25-0. Says that "...the Atlantics we... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones...
Item #569158
September 06, 1925
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, September 6, 1925
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* National Amateur Golf Championship
This 12 page Sunday newspaper has a banner headline on page 5 (front page of sport's section): "Bobby Jones Defeats Protege, Watts Gunn, for National Golf Championship" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browni... See More
Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....
Item #573973
June 01, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "TOM HENRICH CLOUTS SIXTH HOME RUN, 12-5" "Dickey Gets Fifth as New Yorkers Smash Boston Nine" with box scores. (see)
This was the 2,000th game milestone achieved by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. He would end up playing in 2,130 straight games before ending his car... See More
Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenburg...
Item #568126
January 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 19, 1947
* Henry Benjamin 'Hank' Greenburg
* Detroit Tigers - Pittsburgh Pirates
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the first page of the sport's section (near the back, section 5): "GREENBURG IS SOLD FOR 'SIZABLE SUM' TO THE PIRATES" "Detroit Parts With Home Run King When Others in League Decline to ... See More
Post Civil War baseball game with box score....
Item #203603
July 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1865 The bkpg. has: " Out-Door Sports" " Base Ball" which includes a summary and box score of a game between the Atlantic and Gotham clubs. Mentions a crowd of "...at least 4000, every seat on the platforms being occupied-a large delegation of the fair sex being present..." Mentions, to the crowds disappointment, the absence of " C. S... See More
Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter... Joe DiMaggio...
Item #622251
August 28, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 28, 1938
* Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Joe DiMaggio 3 triples in a row
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a 7 column headline: "Pearson Pitches No-Hit Game Against Cleveland" with subheads, box scores and photo of Pearson. (see) 1st report coverage of the no-hitter by Yankees pitcher Monte ... See More
From the California Gold Rush...
Item #688845
January 11, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 11, 1849 Page 2 has several Gold Rush reports under the heading: "California Items" including: "...number of passengers who have already sailed, or are on the point of sailing from this port for California, is 370...are now between 20 and 30 vessels at this port up for California...The state than $2,00,000 worth of the dust was at San Francisco...tha... See More
More on the 1919 World Series betting scandal...
Item #697232
September 29, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29, 1920 The top of the front page has a report concerning the infamous "Black Sox" World Series betting scandal.
Heads: "MORE LIGHT THROWN ON BASE BALL GAMBLING" "Additional Confessions by Several White Sox Players" "In Making A Clean Breast" "And Dealing With the Frame-Up of the 1919 World's Series&q... See More
Billie Jean King 1st $100,000 woman in sports...
Item #629537
October 04, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1971
* Tennis player Billie Jean King
* Very 1st Woman athlete to earn $100,000
The sport's section (page 58) has a one column heading: "MRS. KING POSTS EARNINGS RECORD" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Billie Jean King winning a tennis tournament and becoming the very first woman athlete to make $100,000 or more in a single year. Alw... See More
Print of a baseball player... President Andrew Johnson...
Item #683157
September 15, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 15, 1866 Several prints on President Andrew Johnson's visit to New York City, but perhaps the most interesting print is the small one of: "Mr. E. G. Selden, of the Chester B. B. Club, Norwich, Conn." being a baseball player. The facing page has an article on him: "Our Base Ball Illustrations".
Complete in 16 pages, nice condi... See More
Tony Lazerri sets RBI's record.....
Item #567421
May 25, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 25, 1936
* Tony Lazzeri... New York Yankees
* American League RBI record performance
* 2 grand slam home runs
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11 that include: "LAZZERI SETS MARK BY DRIVING HOME 11 OF TEAM'S TALLIES" and more with photo of Lazzeri. (see)
Tells of New York Yankees star Tony Lazzeri break... See More
Displayable front page print of cavalrymen...
Item #175316
August 11, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 11, 1888 The entire ftpg. is taken up with an illus. of various cavalrymen, including a feature illus. of "The Scout". Nice fullpg: "Selling 'Auction Pools' on a Horse Race". Full page: "Representative Northern and Southern Senators".
Nice doublepage centerfold: "Sheridan in the Valley--1864" showing him c... See More
Player designs a coat-of-arms for "Baseball Clubs of the U.S."...
Item #616668
February 04, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1867 On the back page under "General City News" is a unique report about the creation of a coat-of-arms "...for the Base-ball Clubs of the United States..." by A.J. Garvey, a member of the New York Mutual club. The coat-of-arms is described as: "...an alto-relievo in plaster of Paris, 5 feet 6 inches in height, and presents two figures in full... See More
Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...
Item #571675
September 23, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966
* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)
Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More
Babe Ruth leaves hospital...
Item #617212
May 27, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1925
* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL" "Practices With Yankees but Will Not Go to Philadelphia With Team Friday" 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth's release from the hospital after 5 weeks for so-call... See More
1943 Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....
Item #602405
April 15, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1943
* Tom Harmon lost during World War II
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
This 46 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Tom Harmon Missing On Latin Zone Flight". See photo for brief, 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during Worl... See More
The desert in Southern Arizona...
Item #176448
June 17, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Wards of the Nation - Their First Vacation from School." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Opening Session of the Peace Conference in the Orange Room, Palais Du Bois, Near the Hague." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. John Barrett, Late United States Minister to Siam." Full pg. of illus. of "The P... See More
Cowboys... Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #174510
November 27, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1880 Front page print by Thomas Nast: "General Make-Up". Great & displayable fullpg by W. A. Rogers: "Among the Cowboys--Betting on the Bull Fight" shows many cowboys watching two bulls fighting. Halfpg: "The Revival of Falconry". Double page centerfold print: "A Disarrangement in Blue--A Scene in an Artist... See More
St. Louis vs. New York in the World Series...
Item #151821
October 27, 1888
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN newspaper from Penna. dated Oct. 27, 1888. See the photo below for the nice front page report headed: "The World's Series" "St. Louis Browns Dfeats New York 14 to 11", with the box score. This report is near the middle of the front page. Nice, early report of a "world series", before the modern era. YOu get the complete issue which is in nice shape although lightly bro... See More
The death of Tony Lazerri...
Item #577063
August 08, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 8, 1946
* Tony Lazerri death with photo
* New York Yankees fame
* Major league baseball MLB
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "TONY LAZERRI DIES; STARRED ON YANKS" and "Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter". Also a one column photo of Lazerri. Nice to h
Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....
Item #602478
November 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1943
* Tom Harmon lost during World War II
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
The front page has a one column heading: "Lt. Tommy Harmon Missing in China". See image for 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during World War II. He would be rescued by anti... See More
White Sulphur Springs...
Item #175314
August 04, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 4, 1888 Full ftpg. shows an illus. of a political: "The Lobbyist". Full page print by W.A. Rogers: "The Difference Between Trimming a Hedge and Cutting it Down".
Great Doublepage centerfold by Remington: "Skirmish Drill of the New York National Guard at the State Camp, Peekskill" shows many soldiers. Nice fullpg: "The ... See More
Ted Williams Hall of Fame inductee...
Item #568795
July 26, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1966
* Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox
* Baseball Hall of Fame induction
This 38 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 28: "TED, CASEY HAVE THEIR DAY" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 1966 inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Included were Ted Williams and ... See More
Babe Ruth and his batting prowess...
Item #632927
September 29, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 29, 1923
* Babe Ruth making his mark in MLB
* New York Yankees - Yanks
The top of the sports page has a one column head: "Ruth May Add To His Laurels" as his .385 batting average is close to surpassing Harry Heilmann's .395. "...Babe, however, is secure in home run honors with 38 and is so far in front as a scorer...". Al... See More
Scenes from Toledo, Ohio...
Item #175590
March 28, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1891 Full ftpg: 'The Killing of 6 of the Italians in the Parish Prison in New Orleans'. Halfpg: 'A Fox Drive in Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'The Empty Saddle'. Fullpg: 'Mass Meeting at the Clay Statue, New Orleans'. Nice fullpg: 'Sketches in Toledo, Ohio' includes 7 scenes & is displayable. Full page: 'Gathering Easte... See More
Ronald Reagan attends...
Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...
Item #635995
July 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984
* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th" First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More
Santa Fe, New Mexico...
Item #175910
April 21, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1894 One-third pg: 'Auction Sale of a Cargo of Bananas from Bermuda'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes of: 'The Revival of Dutch Architecture in N.Y.' Text & illus. of 'The Congressional Library'. Fullpg. with 8 photos of the 'Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Battlefield of Shiloh' & fullpg: 'Officers... See More
Early Baseball... New Jersey Convention... "dead ball" favored...
Item #658740
November 10, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, November 10, 1870 On page 3 under "Base-Ball" is a report: "The New-Jersey Base-Ball Convention--Officers and Committees."
This report about the fourth annual Convention includes a list of the various clubs and their respective delegates who attended the convention, as well as the names of the new officers who were elected (at the convention).
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African-American jockey wins the Kentucky Derby...
Item #585263
May 04, 1902
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 4, 1902
* Jimmy Winkfield - Negro jockey... Last black to win Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred horse racing
Inside has a report of the running of the 1902 Kentucky Derby, won by the horse Alan-A-Dale, ridden by famed Hall of Fame African-American jockey Jimmy Winkfield. Winkfield is noted as being the last African-American jockey to ride ... See More
Babe Ruth hurts a leg... Helen Keller visits the President...
Item #697236
April 23, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1931
* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* Helen Keller visits White House
* Deaf & Blind Author & activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column head: "Helen Keller and Party White House Guests; She Broadcasts Appeal for the Nation's Blind".
The sport's section (page 30) has a six column headline: "Ruth Tak... See More
Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...
Item #557493
January 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Grant Barrow (May 10, 1868 - December 15, 1953) was an American manager and e... See More
Northern Georgia...
Item #175774
December 31, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "For Service Abroad - All Strangers Clear off the Ship." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Ada Rehan in Different Characters." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Columbian Exposition - A Group of State Buildings."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Sorceress." 1/2 pg. illus. of &qu... See More
Cy Young death in 1955...
Item #573530
December 07, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More
Fighting in Kentucky: map of Bowling Green...
Item #695255
February 16, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb . 16, 1862
* Bowling Green, Kentucky map
The front page is dominated by a very large Civil War map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF BOWLING GREEN".
Front paged column heads include: "Important From Kentucky" "The Evacuation of Bowling Green Confirmed" "Movements of the Rebel Troops" "Trouble Among the Rebel Generals" &qu... See More
Magic Johnson retires due to AIDS... L.A. Lakers...
Item #713416
November 03, 1992
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 3, 1992
* Magic Johnson announces retirement
* Los Angeles Lakers - NBA basketball
* Early example of the AIDS epidemic
The front page of this section has a few reports concerning the announcement by Magic Johnson with headings that include: "Peer Pressure Might Has Effect" and color photo. Much more inside. See images for porti... See More
Nine newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #612419
June 17, 1871
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, 1871-1872 A lot of nine issues, each containing reports of early baseball games, 3 are on the front page, 6 on inside pages. Each issue is complete in 8 pages & is in "2nd rate" condition with margin/fold tears, perhaps some tape mends, etc. These are not "damaged" issues.
Polo... Golf...
Item #177608
May 27, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of War."
This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--II.--Vice-President Sherman" by Kemble. There is a photo of "America's Foremost Polo Player" and an article with photos of "Ou... See More
Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...
Item #637732
April 10, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965 The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More
Tommy Brown 17 yr. old MLB HR (youngest)...
Item #629841
August 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1945
* Tommy Brown - Brooklyn Dodgers
* Youngest to ever hit a home run
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Pirates Swamp Dodgers, 11 to 1; Game Marked by 7 Brook Errors" with subhead: "Tom Brown's First Homer Keeps Roe From Shutout Victory..." with box scores. Brown still holds the record for... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in 1948....
Item #697074
June 21, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs - HRs
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of page 26 has a six column heading: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers as Yankees Beat Browns Twice" with subheads and box scores. (see images) This was a double header, he hit one in the 1st game and 2 more in the 2nd game. Nice to have in the famous NYC publication, rare a... See More
Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament
Item #686613
April 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955
* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Baseball...
Item #215120
April 20, 1940
Mickey Cochrane hit by pitch... John D Rockfeller's funeral...
Item #571953
May 26, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1937 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include:
* MICKEY COCHRANE IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
* Skull is Fractured When Struck by Ball Thrown by Pitcher 'Bump' Hadley
and more with photo. (see)
This tells of Mickey Cochrane's baseball career coming to an end after being hit in the head by a pitch... See More
Item #177368
April 14, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1906 Front page illustration "'Round and 'Round and 'Round They Go!" by W. A. Rogers. "The Chick of the Easter Egg" by W.D. Howells; "Easter Considerations" by Edward S. Martin; The Open Door for Immigrants; and other stories, articles and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.
Grover Alexander inducted into BHOF....
Item #628112
January 19, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1938
* Grover Cleveland Alexander
* MLB baseball pitcher
* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Page 17 has a 7 column headline: "Alexander Only Baseball Star Added to Hall of Fame in Annual Poll" with subheads that include: "212 OF 262 WRITERS SELECT ALEXANDER" "National League Pitcher for 20 Years Only Man Picked by Requir... See More
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