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Gold mining in Cripple Creek, Colorado...
Item #175924
June 09, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1894 Full front page illus. of "What Do the Boys Expect?" is by W.A. Rogers. Inside is a 1/3 pg. portrait of "Dr. Drisler." Full pg. illus. of "A Luncheon with the Captain."
Full pg. of illus. of "The Gold Mines of Colorado - Views at Cripple Creek." also has an accompanying article. Full pg. illus. of "Pony... 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
Babe Ruth gets married...
Item #690674
April 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1929
* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees opening day (rained out)
* MLB baseball
Page 31 has one column headings that include: "BABE RUTH MARRIED AS HUNDRED LOOK ON" "Early Morning Worshipers and Handful of Youngsters See Him Wed Mrs. Hodgson" and more with smaller subheads. First report coverag... See More
1937 Joe DiMaggio home run photo....
Item #686225
August 12, 1937
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
Lou Gehrig... 3 home runs in a row...
Item #667745
May 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 5, 1929
* Lou Gehrig - New York Yankees
* 3 home runs in a row
This sport's section only has one column headings on the front page that include: "3 HOMERS BY GEHRIG HELP YANKS WIN, 11-9" "Gets Trio of Circuit Drives for 2d Time in Career in Victory Over White Sox" "Ruth Connects With No. 3" and more with box... See More
Buffalo Bills 1st NFl game...
Item #576621
September 12, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1960 This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 33: "Dorow a Hit In AFL, 27-3" with related caption, photo and stats. (see)
This was the very first game played by the Buffalo Bills in professional football. A somewhat small report but a first. A great item for the true Buffalo fan.
Other news of the day th... See More
Thomas Tom Yawkey buys Red Sox...
Item #614960
February 26, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 26, 1933
* Thomas Tom Yawkey
* Buys Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball MLB
The sport's section (page 2-B) has a banner headline: "EDDIE COLLINS AND NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE PURCHASE BOSTON RED SOX" with subheads and photo of Eddie Collins. (see) Nice to have in a Massachusetts title.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
General Hoyt S. Vanderberg's death...
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.... Yale University football star's death...
Item #628421
April 03, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
* General Hoyt S. Vanderberg succumbs to cancer
The front page has one column headings: "HEFFELFINGER, FAMOUS YALE ATHLETE, DEAD", "Football Player of 1880s Said One of Eli's Greatest Linemen". This is 1... See More
Tommy John on the cover in 1965...
Item #563470
May 29, 1965
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 29, 1965
* Early Tommy John
* Chicago White Sox
* MLB baseball
The very famous sporting newspaper filled with a great wealth of baseball news from the era.
The front page features "White Sox Pitchers" which includes Tommy John (see). Some of the photos within include Al Lopez, Ed Kranepool, Hank Greenberg, Lou Gehrig, Art Mahaffey, Bob ... See More
Knute Rockne on college football...
Item #649585
November 09, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1925
* Knute Rockne
* Notre Dame
* College football
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "ROCKNE DEFENDS COLLEGE FOOTBALL" "Coach Says Catholic Alumni Should Support the Game for Development of Manhood" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, some margin wear with a little unr... See More
Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....
Item #568056
August 31, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, August 31, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ruth Accuses Huggins Of Making Him 'Goat'" with subhead: "Babe Says Manager IS Trying to Shift Blame on Him for Season's Debacle" and smaller subheads (see images).
This tells of Babe Rut... See More
The baseball pitch...
Item #175820
June 10, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1893 Full ftpg: 'Columbian Exposition--Sunday Opening of the Fair'. Fullpg: 'The Knickerbockers'. Fullpg: 'The Fastest Armored Cruiser in the World' & 'West Point--In Battery--Light Artillery Drill'. Three cavalry scenes by F. Remington include a very nice: 'Revolver Charge'. Great fullpg: 'The Pitcher in the B... See More
1930 dedication of Notre Dame Football Stadium...
Item #700973
October 11, 1930
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
1916 George Sisler & Ernie Shore photos...
Item #700011
September 09, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 9, 1916
* George Sisler - St. Louis Browns
* Ernie Shore - Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 8 has a two, 1 column photos of George Sisler & Ernie Shore with headings and text. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from t... See More
The Yukon gold rush...
Item #176114
April 04, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1896 Full ftpg. shows: 'Mid-Lent Festival in Paris' Halfpg: 'Miners with their Supplies Crossing Lake Lindemann, Head of the Yukon River' and a nice fullpg: 'Prospectors & Natives Crossing over the Chilcat Pass on their Way to the Yukon Mining Districts, Alaska'
Complete issue.... See More
Grover Alexander 300th victory...
Item #571534
September 21, 1924
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 21, 1924 This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "PIRATES BEAT BROOKLYN AND GIANTS LOSE TO CUBS" with subheads that include: "Cubs Score Four Runs in 12th to Beat Giants by 7 to 3..." and more with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned within the repo... See More
Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game....
Item #562772
May 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 25, 1940
* New York City Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game
* MLB baseball - New York Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 12: "20,000 See Night Baseball Inaugural at Polo Grounds as Giants Meet Bees" with subheads that include: "Field is Brilliantly Lit for New Yorkers' Initial Night Game in National League" and... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle tragedy....
Item #669347
June 26, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1947.
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* World welterweight title fight
* Death in the boxing ring
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Doyle Dies of Injuries Suffered In Cleveland Bout With Robinson" with subhead and photo of Doyle. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the... See More
1st fog out in MLB history...
Item #572173
June 07, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 7, 1957
* 1st ever fog out
* Dodgers vs. Cubs
This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 37: "Bums Lost in Fog".
This tells of the very 1st cancellation of a MLB baseball game due to fog. This game was to be played at Ebbets Field between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Other news of the day throughou... See More
1984 Lou Reed Manhattan concert performances ad...
Item #712034
September 25, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 25, 1984
* Lou Reed - American musician songwriter singer
* Beacon Theatre concert performance advertisement w/ The Swimming Pool Q's
* The Velvet Underground & "Walk on the Wild Side" song fame
Page 80 has a full page advertisement for two "LOU REED" performances at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. ... See More
Bobby Jones behind at the 1929 U.S. Open...
Item #703103
June 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1929
* Golfer Bobby Jones at the U.S. Open
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The front page has a one column heading: "JONES LOSES LEAD AT GOLF IN STORM" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (page 11) with banner headline, stats and related photos. Jones would come from behind to win the U. S. Open.
Other news, sports an... 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
Seabiscuit favored at Jamaica...
Item #644916
October 12, 1937
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
Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon title...
Item #599838
July 07, 1968
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 7, 1968
* Billie Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "Billie Jean King Wins Third Wimbledon Title" with caption: "Doubles Champion, Too" and photo. This is 1st report coverage on Billie... See More
Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....
Item #686431
July 05, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936
* Helen Jacobs wins singles title
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.
Complet... See More
President Wilson Reads Address to Congress.....
Item #177693
April 19, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 19, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "President Wilson on Capitol Hill."
In this issue there is a photo of "Reviving an Original Custom" and there is an article with illustrations called "Right-Legged vs. Left-Legged Golf" by William Hemmingway. The double page... See More
1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...
Item #704659
February 20, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)
Page 3 has a comical advertis... See More
Item #177631
November 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Balfour's Successor."
This issue is has an illustration of "The Little Fellow: 'Come, Mister President, You Can't have the Center of the Stage All the Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "How Georg... See More
Remington print...
Item #175162
February 19, 1887
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
Bob Feller's record strikeouts in a game..
Item #692642
October 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Mass., October 3, 1938
* Bob Feller 18 strikeouts (record at the time)
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 18) has a one column heading: "FELLER SETS MARK BY STRIKING OUT 18" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Bob Feller breaking the MLB baseball record for most strikeouts for a single game at the time.
Co... See More
Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca......
Item #674452
April 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1935
* Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca
* Polish chess prodigy vs. Cuban chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Cuban Master Loses at Chess" with subheads that include: "RESHEVSKY VICTOR OVER CAPABLANCA" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Bill Bevens & Cookie Lavagetto... World Series...
Item #628910
October 04, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 4, 1947
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* Baseball World Series 1st no-hitter... close, but...
* Bill Bevens & Cookie Lavagetto
The front page has" "Lavagetto Double Robs Bevens of No-Hitter - Wins for Dodgers, 3-2", with subhead, "Big Blow Comes With Two Out in Ninth... Brooklyn Goes Wild Over Dramatic Finish&q... See More
City Hall Park baseball... Syrian massacres...
Item #671329
October 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1860
* Baseball games in New York's City Hall Park causing strife
* The Billiard Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms
* Syrian Massacres
The front page has news from Europe telling of Syrian massacres. A backpage report gives details regarding a Billiards Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms at Union Square (with mention of the famous match betwe... See More
Ty Cobb's 4,000th hit...
Item #654580
July 19, 1927
THE WORLD, New York, NY, July 19, 1927
* Ty Cobb has 4,000th hit
* Richard E. Byrd's homecoming
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GIBSON BESTS GROVE IN PITCHERS' BATTLE" and "Tigers Defeat Athletics, 5 to 3, Settling Issue in the First Inning" - both of which tell of the game between the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers in which... See More
1915 U.S. Open... Jerome Travers...
Item #583527
June 19, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1915
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Amateur Jerome Travers
* Baltusrol Golf Club
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include: "TRAVERS WITH 297", "EARNS OPEN GOLF TITLE", "Amateur for Second Time in History..." and more with nice photo of Travers (see images). Coverage on... See More
Baseball fans...
Item #211894
September 05, 1912
LESLIES, N.Y., Sept. 5, 1912 Full front page color illustration of fans on the street looking at an outdoor scoreboard captioned: The Baseball Bulletin. Colored content on the next page bleeds through a bit, otherwise nice.
Baseball...
Item #215120
April 20, 1940
Most runs by team in doubleheader....
Item #577386
August 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 15, 1937
* Detroit Tigers break record
* Most runs in doubleheader
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5 of the sport's section (inside) that include: "TIGERS OVERPOWER BROWNS, 16-1, 20-7", "Detroit Makes 40 Hits", and more with box scores (see images).
At Navin Field, the Tigers sweep a doubleheader agains... See More
Trout fishing print...
Item #174672
June 10, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1882 Nice full ftpg. horse racing scene: "Opening of the Racing Season at Jerome Park--The Finish of the First Race". Fullpg print: "Dredging in New York Harbor". Half page print: "The Old Jumel Mansion". 2 full page prints: "Giuseppe Garibaldi" and "The 'Jeannette' Survivors--Meeting of Danehower an... See More
Spanish-American War... Raising the flag over Hawaii...
Item #176368
September 10, 1898
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
Golfing legend Bobby Jones retires from the sport...
Item #683166
November 18, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Nov. 18, 1930
* Bobby Jones retires from competitive golf
* American amateur golfer quits for film
The top of page 8 has a two column heading announcing the retirement of golfing great Bobby Jones: "Bobby Jones' Retirement From Competitive Golf Marks End of Long Trail" (see)
Complete in 16 pages, light toning and at the margins, small binding ... See More
Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles...
Item #562500
July 19, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1951
* Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles
* Oldest heavyweight boxing champion
This 52 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 24: "Walcott Wins World Heavyweight Crown; Stops Charles in 7th" with subheads and action photo. (see) Tells of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the oldest heavyweight boxing champion of all time... See More
Item #177799
March 06, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, March 6, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "'The Earth Opened'" by Beatrice Baskerville which includes several photos of the earthquake which struck Italy; "The Baseball Hero of 1915?"... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #594812
June 29, 1939
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 14 has a seven column headline: "Fans Herald Galento as a Mighty Game Battler" with subheads that include: "Tony Says Light Left Knocked Louis Down" and more with photo. Page 13 has another photos with one... See More
Pete Rose banned from Major League Baseball for life...
Item #671718
August 25, 1989
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
Motor-Car as engine of war....
Item #177437
March 23, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Going to Make a Good Stagger at it, Anyway" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article of "Our Real War With Japan" by William Inglis. There is an illustration of "Top Speed and 40-Cupid Power" by Alden Dawson and an double page illustration by James Montgomery Flagg calle... See More
Joe Louis 1935 knock out.....
Item #601078
August 08, 1935
THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 8, 1935
* Joe Louis vs. King Levinsky
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* 1st round "freezing" knock out
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JOE LOUIS WINS IN FIRST ROUND" with subheads. 1st report coverage on the heavyweight boxing match between Joe Louis vs. King Levinsky. This was two years before Louis wou... See More
NYY Yankees Bill Dickey MLB debut...
Item #669331
August 16, 1928
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
Death of President Garfield...
Item #174600
October 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1881 The entire front page is a Thomas Nast print showing the Liberty figure weeping over a memorial to President James Garfield.
A three-quarters page print: 'President Arthur Taking the Oath at his Private Residence".
Other prints include a fulll page: "Last Honors--Lying in State in the Rotunda of the National Capitol"; double... See More
James Jeffries vs. Bob Fitzsimmons...
Item #591313
July 26, 1902
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 26, 1902
* James Jeffries - Heavyweight boxing title
* Robert "Bob" Fitzsimmons
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JAS. J. JEFFRIES", "California Pugilist Still Holds the Championship", "Won Fight In Eight Rounds" and more with illustration of Jef... See More
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