Bobby Jones wins U.S. amateur title photos...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, September 23, 1928



* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones

* Brae Burn Country Club - golf

* United States Amateur Championship



This 14 page section has various photos throughout including 4 on the United States Amateur golf championship at the Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachusetts. These photos are featured on page 2 of this rotogravure se... See More  

Mickey Cochrane hit by pitch... John D Rockfeller's funeral...

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  

America's Cup... Admiral George Dewey...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Admiral Dewey and Mayor Van Wyck Reviewing the Parade at the Triumphal Arch." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Course for the America's Cup Races." Small portrait of "William Marconi." Six small portraits pertaining to "Two International Church Councils."

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Mickey Cochrane death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29 1962  This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 43: "Late Mickey Cochrane Was Fierce Competitor in 1930's" with pictorial of Cochrane. (see)



Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Mickey Cochrane.



Other news of the day. Good condition.

Pirate Shenandoah... Jefferson Davis...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865  The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender" and: "Yale College - The Honors Bestowed Upon Her Fallen Heroes".

Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starv... See More  

McCoole vs. Jones boxing fight announced... Baseball...

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1867  The frontpage of this issue contains a small article announcing "The McCool and Jones Prize Fight". "It is understood that the fight between Mike McCool and Aaron Jones for the championship of the United States will take place somewhere in Butler county, Ohio... The fight will commence between 6 and 8 o'clock in the morning." ... See More  

Jim Brown breaks NFL rushing record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1963



* Jim Brown breaks rushing yards record

* Cleveland Browns - NFL football



The sport's section (page 42) has a one column heading: "BROWNS TRIUMPH OVER EAGLES, 37-7" with subhead: "Jimmy Brown Sets Career Mark for Yards Rushing" (see) First report coverage on the game in which Jim Brown broke the all time rushing record at the time... See More  

Mark Twain Ad.....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1910



This issue a full color, cover page. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man-Gull."



This issue has illustrations of "We Offer a Few Suggestions" by Kemble and there are photos of "The Military Tournaments in the South and West." The double page illustration is of "Going into Action" by S. H. Rie... See More  

William Howard Taft.... Republican Convention...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1908  The front page of this issue has an illustration by Kemble, "The Prelude." There are also other sketchings by him which include "Circus Day in the Coliseum"; a double page of "They're Off--and Going Some"; and full pages of "The Third Day at Chicago"; "The Moist Fourth Day"; and Convention... See More  

Lazzeri hits two grand slams in one game...

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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.

1930 dedication of Notre Dame Football Stadium...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, October 11, 1930



* Notre Dame Stadium opening (DAY OF)

* Formal dedication (day of) - Fighting Irish

* NCAA College football  - "Touchdown Jesus" fame



Page 6 has a one column heading: "55,000 Fans To See Notre Dame And Navy Meet" with subhead. (see images)

Twelve pages, light toning, a little margin wear, loose and close cut along the spine... See More  

Magic Johnson announces he had HIV/AIDS...

SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991



* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 

* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star

* Retires from professional NBA play



The front page of this section has a headline: "The Day the Magic Stopped" and more with a few related photos. Much more on the following pages. Great to have in this L.A. publication, the home of... See More  

Remington print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1887  Full ftpg: 'Prince Bismarck At the Session of the Reichstag'. Dramatic fullpg: 'Scene Of the Disaster to the Boston & Montreal Express Train at Woodstock Bridge'. A half page print by W. A. Rogers: "The Modern Altar of Sacrifice--The Devouring Car Stove". Nice fullpg. Frederic Remington: 'Sketches of a Man-Of-... See More  

Joseph H. Choate..... James Montgomery Flagg print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1910



The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Mr. Choate in His Oxford Robes.



In this issue, there is an illustration of "The Man in the Barrel: "Watch Out, Nelse, of They'll Pinch Your Duds, Too"" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "Chicago's Notable Portrait Exhibition" and a full page photo ... See More  

Wooster OH basketball team tragedy....

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930



* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster

* Burbank high school basketball team



This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS DIE AS TRAIN HITS BUS".



This tells of the train and school bus wreck that wiped out the Burbank, Ohio high school basketball team after their joyful ... See More  

1937 Joe DiMaggio home run photo....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1937



* Joe DiMaggio home run photo

* New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

* Race for American League pennant



The sport's section (page 22) has a banner headline: "Red Sox Hopes for Pennant Crushed as Yanks Win Two and Lead by 11 1/2 Games" with subheads, box scores and photo of Joe DiMaggio crossing home plate after hitting a home home.

Other n... See More  

Racehorse Phar Lap's 1932 death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1932



* Phar Lap death

* Australian racehorse



The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "ELIMINATE ARSENIC IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

NYY Yankees Bill Dickey MLB debut...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1928



* Bill Dickey MLB baseball player debut

* New York Yankees hall of fame catcher



The sport's section (page 15) has a five column headline: "Ruth Hits 45th as Yanks Lose to White Sox" with subheads and box scores. (see) Text includes: "Bill Dickey, the catcher from Little Rock, has something to write home about last night. The tall lad m... See More  

LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 27, 1940.

   

* Ice Skating cover

* Clark Gable

* The Dionne Quintuplets

* Boxing

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lady ice skating (see photos... See More  

Seabiscuit favored at Jamaica...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1937



* Seabiscuit at Continental Handicap

* Jamaica, New York

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing



The sport's section (page 36) has a five column headline: "Seabiscuit Favored in Rich Jamaica Race Today" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the Continental Handicap at the Jamaica Race Course in Queens, New York. Always nice to have nota... See More  

Spanish-American War... Raising the flag over Hawaii...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 10, 1898  Full front page illus: "With Our Troops in Puerto Rico." Inside has  two full pages of illus. of: "With Our Troops in the Philippines." Full page illus. of: "The Homecoming of the 71st Annual New York Volunteers, August 29, 1898. Full pg. illus. of "Montauk Point - Visitors in Camp." Full pg. illus. of &quo... See More  

Original Yankee Stadium is born... Babe Ruth...

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, February 6, 1921



* Original Yankee Stadium is born

* 'The House That Ruth Built' has a home

* Site officially picked



This 22 page newspaper has very historic significance concerning the old Yankee Stadium. Page 8 has a small one column heading that reads: "New York Yanks to Have New Home and Playing Grounds Soon". See photo for brie... See More  

Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954



* Terry Brennan named head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More  

Pete Rose banned from Major League Baseball for life...

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, August 25, 1989 



* Pete Rose is banned from baseball



The front page has a heading that announces: "Banished for Life: Pet's Out" with subhead: "Actions 'Stained' Baseball". Two photos show Commissioner Bart Giamatti and Pete Rose.

Much of page 2 is taken up with more photos of Rose, plus text.

The complete first section on... See More