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689173

Creating the American League of Major League Baseball...

Item #689173

November 04, 1881

THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 4, 1881  A report near the top of page 5 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet historically very significant report--the creation of the American League of Major League Baseball.

The report is headed: "The New Base Ball Association" which begins: "The new base-ball league at Cleveland organized yesterday as the American associat... See More  

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692492

Lou Gehrig ends his playing streak...

Item #692492

May 03, 1939

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 3, 1939 



* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report)

* New York Yankees - Major league baseball




A very significant issue, as the sports page (pg. 7) has a noteworthy report with two-column heads: "LOU GEHRIG NOT IN LINEUP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1925" "Unequaled Record of 2130 Consecutive Games Comes to An End As ... See More  

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683394

Baseball champions...

Item #683394

May 16, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885  The entire ftpg. shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.

Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twelfth R... See More  

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678979

Winslow Homer: "On The Beach--Two Are Company, Three Are None."

Item #678979

August 17, 1872

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872  



* One of Winslow Homer's most popular



The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Will the Senator From Massachusetts Do This to Make His Words Good?", plus there is another Nast cartoon inside: "Romish Politics--Any Thing To Beat Grant" & yet another Nast, this one a doublepage centerfold: "Sat... See More  

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673805

Full page baseball team print...

Item #673805

July 25, 1874

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874 



* Early baseball team print

* Old West scene




Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with... See More  

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672981

Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...

Item #672981

August 31, 1889

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889  The full ftpg. is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".

But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.

Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon Scen... See More  

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684128

Michael Jordan begins his NBA career...

Item #684128

October 31, 1984

USA TODAY, Oct. 31, 1984



* Michael Jordan's begins NBA career

* Chicago Bulls professional basketball




The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Stylish Jordan could be Bulls' ticket to respectability" with related photo. (see) Report includes mention of his contract with Nike shoes and that there would be a Jordan shoe soon on the market. Also te... See More  

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175974

American astronomers...

Item #175974

December 01, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 1, 1894  Full front page illus. of "More Work for Victorious Reform." Inside is a 1/2 pg. portrait of "William T. Walters, of Baltimore." Full pg. of illus. of " In and About Korea."

Doublepage centerfold of "Thanksgiving Week - 1621." Nine portraits of "Prominent American Astronomers." Full pg. of illu... See More  

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659848

U.S. strikes back at The Taliban...

Barry Bonds breaks home run record... Tony Gwynn retires... Rickey Henderson hits #3,000...

Item #659848

October 08, 2001

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2001  The front page of the Sports Section has the full-banner headline: "FINISHING TOUCHES", with considerable text and a large photo, which tell of Barry Bonds breaking the record for most home runs in a season with his 73rd homer. The related subheading has: "Bond's Record Run, and Perhaps Giant Career, Ends With Home Run No. 73."

This... See More  

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645165

Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...

Item #645165

December 10, 1984

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984



* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record

* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams

* NFL football




The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First report coverage on running back Eric Dickerson breaki... See More  

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174708

Great baseball print: The Chicago Baseball Club in uniform...

Item #174708

October 14, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1882  The full ftpg. is a political print by Thomas Nast: "The New Angelic Flying Machine". Inside has a fullpg. print showing: "The Rival Teams--Mr. Work's 'Dick Swiveller' and 'Edward' and Mr. Vanderbilt's 'Earlyl Rose' and 'Aldine' " showing two in a buggy race. Two prints of: "The C... See More  

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676862

Death of Wilma Rudolph...

Item #676862

November 13, 1994

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1994



* Walked with a leg brace as a child,

* Triple Gold medalist

* Dies of Brain Cancer




The front page of this issue has an image and headline: "Olympic Legend Wilma Rudolph Dies; Triple gold medalist who inspired a generation of women's track stars loses battle with brain cancer at 54".  Additional coverage follows on pg. A36 with 2 mor... See More  

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675713

Michael Jordan shines in the Olympic games...

Item #675713

August 08, 1984

SUN-TIMES, Chicago Aug. 8, 1984



* Michael Jordan shines w/ photo

* U.S. men's Olympic basketball team

* In a Chicago publication, rare as such




The top of page 116 has a three column heading: "Situation is well in hand" with subhead and photo. (see) A nice article on Jordan prior to his pro debut. Text includes: "I don't think the pros realize how good he is..." ... See More  

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175010

Tennis at Newport...

Item #175010

September 05, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1885  Although there are many fine prints in this issue, the most desired may well be the nice full page print captioned: "Lawn Tennis At Newport--the Tournament, From the Upper Balcony of the Casino" (see).

Other prints include a full ftpg. captioned: "Burning of Old Men-Of-War at Blum Beach, Long Island"; a fullpg. of: "V... See More  

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175052

Remington's 'Apaches are Coming'... Ice skating...

Item #175052

January 30, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1886  Front page print: "Lawrence Barrett as 'Hamlet'". Nice fullpg: "Among the Coke Furnaces of Pennsylvania". A half page print by Thomas Nast: "The President's Grip; or, Our Infant Hercules". Doublepage centerfold: "On The Ice" shows men & women ice skating. Fullpg. Remington print: "The... See More  

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645289

Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...

Item #645289

June 10, 1985

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)



* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title

* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost

* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper




The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defea... See More  

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681654

Michael Jordan wins 1987 slam dunk contest w/ photo...

Item #681654

February 08, 1987

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 8, 1987



* Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest

* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball




Page 3 of the sport's section has a one of Jordan's iconic photos showing him in action in the 1987 slam dunk contest which was held in Seattle. A two column heading reads: "Jordan's Dunks and Bird's Shots Top Fellow Stars" (see)

Complete 1st and sport's se... See More  

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681685

Jess Willard defeats Johnson for the heavyweight title...

Item #681685

April 06, 1915

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915 



* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson 

* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
 



The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kan... See More  

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175336

Two baseball Hall of Famers...

Item #175336

October 20, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1888  An inside page has full-length portraits of Timothy J. Keefe, Pitcher & Williams Ewing captioned: "The Winning Battery Of The New York Base-Ball Team." Each portrait measures about 6 3/4 4 1/4 inches. Both players are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is also a companion article: "The Base-Ball Season".

Other ... See More  

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173052

Nice whaling print...

Item #173052

December 22, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 22, 1866 Half of the ftpg: 'A Mississippi Steamboat Making a Landing at Night'. Halfpg: 'Infant Class at the Five Points Mission, N.Y.C., Receiving Lunch'. Fullpg. of the railroad bridge '...connecting Perryville with Havre de Grace'. Great fullpg. whaling print: 'Taking a Whale' is displayable.

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175404

The Johnstown flood...

Item #175404

June 15, 1889

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 15, 1889 Full ftpg. shows: 'Relief Party Crossing the Temporary Bridge Erected over the Conemaugh'. Inside has a great halfpg: 'Bird's-eye View of Seattle, Washington Territory' in addition to much on the flood, including: 'After the Flood at Johnstown--Main St.' and a dramatic centerfold: 'the Flood at Johnstown--Scene at the Bridge' s... See More  

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174610

Displayable football print...

Item #174610

November 05, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881  The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.

The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.

Among other prints are a full front pag... See More  

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173324

The champion bat presented to the Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball team...

Item #173324

July 24, 1869

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1869 Fullpg. includes 5 scenes of Gettysburg, most re. the battlefield. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Lobby Of the House Of Commons', nearly halfpg. illus: 'Presentation of a Champion Bat to the 'Red Stocking' Base-Ball Club, Cincinnati' with the bat being about 20 ft. long.

Complete in sixteen pages.

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174872

The game of lacrosse...

Item #174872

May 10, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1884 The front page is a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon "Our new watchman, Roosevelt".

Inside the issue is a full page "Specimens from the Dog Show"; a great full page illustration of "A Game of Lacrosse" which shows much action; dramatic full page "The Recent Cyclone in Ohio"; a full page "The Burial of ... See More  

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694323

Terrific Boston Red Sox wis 1915 World Series game...

Item #694323

October 12, 1915

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 12, 1915



* Boston Red Sox wins World Series game 4

* A young Babe Ruth on the team

* Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever W.S.

* Curse of the Bambino a few years away




The front page has a terrific banner headline in red lettering: "RED SOX WIN ANOTHER" with subhead and score. Inning by inning descriptions inside. Great for display

Surprisingly this is... See More  

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172332

Winslow Homer centerfold...

Item #172332

January 28, 1860

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 28, 1860  Featured is a very nice doublepage centerfold: "Skating On the Ladies' Skating Pond in the Central Park, New York" by famed artist Winslow Homer. Many other prints within including: "The Late Lord Macaulay"; 3 prints of: "Irving Park, Tarrytown" New York; plus more. Two cartoons on the back page.

Complete in sixt... See More  

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175196

Princeton University... Queen Victoria...

Item #175196

June 18, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1887  Full page print: "Dedication of the Actors' Monument in the Cemetery of the Evergreens". Fullpg. with two nice F. Remington prints: "Sketches from a Summer Race Meeting".

Doublepg. centerfold: "Princeton College" shows 12 scenes. Fullpg. on "Her Majesty Queen Victoria" and full page showing: "Queen... See More  

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664076

A very prophetic headline on next year's World Series...

Item #664076

October 07, 1941

ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - Sports Section only, Oct. 7, 1941



* St. Louis Cardinals to win 1942 World Series ?

* MLB - Major League Baseball true prediction




The banner headline reports on the just-completed 1941 World Series in which the New York Yankees were victorious over the Brooklyn Dodgers, noting a boastful St. Louis bias: "CARDS WILL TAKE CARE OF YANKEES IN 1942 WORLD SERIES"... See More  

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669882

First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...

Item #669882

March 19, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.

Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More  

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174692

A.B. Frost bass fishing print...

Item #174692

August 19, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 19, 1882  Full ftpg: 'Nantasket Beach' near Boston, plus some text on it. Halfpg: 'Hillside Chapel, Concord, Mass.' Great fullpg. A.B. Frost: 'Black Bass Fishing' is displayable.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

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174854

Displayable issue on the Republican elephant...

Item #174854

March 08, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1884  For a political junkie--and a Republican--this could be the best Harper's Weekly for display as the entire front page print is captioned: "The Sacred Elephant. This Animal Is Sure To Win, If It Is Only Kept Pure And Clean, And Has Not Too Heavy A Load To Carry." This drawing is by Thomas Nast who created the republican elephant, and ... See More  

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175016

Cricket match... America's Cup race...

Item #175016

September 26, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1885  There are a number of fine prints in this issue including a full ftpg. of: "Canon Farrar", plus inside page prints of "The Dead Jumbo" the elephant; A Thomas Nast print "We Have Not Given Up Ruling the Waves Yet"; a one-third pg: "Cricket Match between the Gentlemen of Philadelphia & the English Visiting... See More  

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177607

Industrial Issue.... Suffrage...

Item #177607

May 20, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "Marching on to Suffrage."



This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--I.--The Laird of Skibo" by Kemble. There are photos of "The March of 3,000 Women" and "Six Hundred Bankers from all America Consider the Newest Aspect of the Trust Question."... See More  

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177517

Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...

Item #177517

April 10, 1909

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909  The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.

The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More  

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657467

Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....

Item #657467

July 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926



* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane

* New York Yankees - major league baseball




Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More  

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695378

Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"... First review... nice illustration...

Item #695378

February 08, 1940

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940 



* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"

* Introduced to the World




Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".

The very favorable review begins: "If Wes... See More  

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175986

Frederic Remmington prints... Hockey... Chicago Stock Exchange...

Item #175986

January 12, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1895 Full ftpg: 'On the Signal Bridge of a Man-Of-War'. Full pg. of text with 6 illus. of 'Hockey in Canada', being early hockey prints. One-third pg: 'View of Apia, Capital of Samoa'. Fullpg. with 3 photos of: 'Surface Mining for iron on the Missabe Range in Minnesota' & fullpg: 'The Red Cross Hospital, Tokyo, Japan&#... See More  

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175412

Williams College... Durango, Colorado...

Item #175412

July 13, 1889

HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 13, 1889 Nice fullpg. with 9 scenes of: 'Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Trolling for Blue-Fish in Fire Island Inlet'. Great fullpg. view of: 'City of Durango, Colorado'. Fullpg: 'Delegated to Break the News--In the Mining Regions' of a husband's death.

Complete in twenty pages.

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175236

Indians... Frederic Remington...

Item #175236

November 05, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 5, 1887  Front full pg. illus. of "Thrown - An Incident of Cavalry Drill." Inside is a full pg. illus. by Frederic Remington of "Crow Indians Firing into the Agency." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late John B. Cornell" and "De Lancey Nicoll, the People's Candidate for District Attorney of the City and County of New... See More  

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175098

Trout fishing in Montana...

Item #175098

July 10, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1886  The front page of the issue is "Jack of the Tules" by Bret Harte. Inside the issue is a fullpage "The Senatorial Round-House" by Nast; fullpage "the Regatta of the Eastern Yacht Club, off Marblehead, Massachusetts"; nice fullpage print: "Lawn-Tennis Tournament"; fullpage "The Columbia-Harvard Boat Race,... See More  

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174372

Thomas Alva Edison on the front page... Saratoga Regatta...

Item #174372

August 02, 1879

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1879  The full front page is a print captioned: "Edison In His Workshop" showing him at work on an experiment. Very displayable. An inside page has a related article on him, taking 1 1/2 columns.

Other prints within including a full page of: "The Saratoga Regatta", a full page of: "Lake George, Looking Southwest from Black Mou... See More  

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173008

The Catskill Mountains... Clara Barton...

Item #173008

July 21, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1866 The front page of the issue has a 1/4 page "Among the Ruins of Columbia, South Carolina" and a smaller illustrations "The Ruins of Columbia, South Carolina - Richardson Street, Looking Toward the Capitol". Inside the issue is half-pages "Sunday Amusements in New Orleans - A Creole Night at the French Opera-House"; "Sun... See More  

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173320

Winslow Homer Print... Liberty Bell...

Item #173320

July 10, 1869

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1869  The front full page illustration is of "The Memory of Seventy-Six." Inside is a full page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "All hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad." A quarterpage illustration "Liberty Bell" also has an accompany article. A halfpage illustration of "British Troops Firing on the Citizens... See More  

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646786

Baseball... early spring training... Hot Springs, Arkansas...

Item #646786

March 22, 1890

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 22, 1890  An inside page has a nice 5 by 7 inch illustration captioned: "Opening Of The Base-Ball Season.--Game Between The Chicago And Brooklyn Clubs On The Flagler Grounds, at St. Augustine, Fla." with a view of the grandstand and portions of the seating along the baselines, with a game in progress. There is a related article on another pa... See More  

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696419

Tom Brady's last college football game....

Item #696419

January 03, 2000

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 2000



* Tom Brady last college football game

* Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama

* 2000 Orange Bowl




The top of page 3 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "An Exhausted Brady Delivered for Michigan" with photo of Brady during the game. This was Tom Brady's last collegiate football game in which he threw a career-high 369 yards and fou... See More  

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678975

Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...

Item #678975

November 30, 1872

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872  The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.

Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More  

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686190

Bobby Thomason shot heard round the World....

Item #686190

October 04, 1951

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, October 4, 1951



* Bobby Thomson home run (1st report)

* New York Giants - MLB baseball

* "Shot Heard 'Round the World"




The top of the front page has a banner headline: "Giants Win; Series Opens Today" with subhead: "Home Run Wins Pennant in 9th" and related photo. Much more in the sport's section and related pictorial on pa... See More  

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683496

Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis...

Item #683496

October 27, 1951

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Oct. 26 & 27, 1951



* Rocky Marciano (The Brockton Blockbuster)

* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)

* Heavyweight boxing fight




The top of page 8 of the 27th has a four column heading: "Marciano Is Newest Ring Idol" with subheads and photo of Louis. (see) You also get the Oct. 26th issue which has pre-fight coverage with photo of each boxer containing the tale-of-the... See More  

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684555

Michael Jordan drafted by Bulls in 1984...

Item #684555

June 20, 1984

USA TODAY, June 20, 1984



* Michael Jordan's NBA draft

* Chicago Bulls professional basketball

* One of the biggest dynasties in sports is born




The front page of the sport's has reporting on the 1984 NBA draft which shows a small photo of Akeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie, the first two picks. Within the report is mention of the first 5 picks with  text that includes: "...North... See More  

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173140

Nice baseball print...

Item #173140

October 26, 1867

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  Oct. 26, 1867  The most significant print in the issue is a nice, nearly half page print captioned: "The Champion Nine of the Union Base-Ball Club of Morrisania, New York" showing nine members of the baseball team in uniform, two members holding bats and another what appears to be a catcher's mask.  There is a related article titled: &qu... See More  

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