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Bobby Jones wins 1929 U.S. Open....
Item #695648
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House Lauds Jones in Resolution; Atlanta Plans Record Welcome Today" Also a one column heading on the same page: "JONES GOES HOME TO HIS LAW OFFICE" with subheads. (see)
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Fireboats of New York... The dead horse festival...
Item #174716
November 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1882 The front page of the issue is comprised of a nice fullpage illustration 'A Fire at a New York Dock -- The River Fire Brigade at Work' which is a good view of a fire boat fighting a ship fire. Inside the issue is a three-quarter page 'The Burning of the Park Theatre'. The doublepage centerfold is of 'The New York Pension Ag... See More
Great sledding color cover...
The Women's Suffrage-themed: "The Militant Recruit" by E.W. Kemble...
Item #177645
February 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Militant Recruit" by Kemble. Also present is a wonderful color cover a what appears to be a grandfather and grandson painting an old wooden sled.
Additional content includes "The Fall of Fort Donelson" by James Barnes, which includes a "wood-cut in the issue of &q... See More
Mardi Gras in New Orleans...
Item #176316
March 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1898 The front page has a full page illustration of "An Example to all Nations." Inside is a full page of illustration of "Packing Over the Dyea and Skaguay Trails in Winter." There is another full page of illustration of "The 'Maine' Disaster - Wrecking Operations and the Court of Inquiry." 2/3 pg. illustration o... See More
Harvard-Yale Boating...
Item #177208
June 27, 1903
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Polo...
Item #177213
August 01, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1903
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #176426
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
Full pg. illus. of "From the Twenty-First Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists." Doublepage ce... See More
Notre Dame vs. USC...
Item #588314
November 17, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 1929
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Year of national championship
* NCAA college football - Knute Rockne
This 40+ page Sunday edition has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Notre Dame Noses Out Trojans By 13-12 Score" with subheads and lineup (see images). 1st report coverage on the Notre... See More
Knute Rockne's legs worsen....
Item #648045
November 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1929
* Knute Rockne's infected legs worsen
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* College football
The sport's section (page 33) has one column headings: "ROCKNE IS WORSE; INFECTION SPREADS" "Both Legs Are Now Affected, but Coach's Condition Is Not Alarming, Doctor Says" "Notre Dame Mentor Is Likely Not to See His Team Finish Its... See More
Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...
Item #596801
August 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
* Major League Baseball
Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores.
In the ninth inning of New... See More
Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...
Item #660334
August 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
* Major League Baseball
Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores. In the ninth inning of New York's l... See More
Seabiscuit wins 1940 Santa Anita Handicap...
Item #661062
March 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., sport's section only, March 3, 1940
* Seabiscuit wins Santa Anita Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
* Last major race before retirement
Page 3 of this section has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Sets All-Time Record for Turf Earnings" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Santa Anita Handicap in Arcadia... See More
1930 sport's stars photos... Bobby Jones & more...
Item #688787
December 28, 1930
SECTION 2 (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Dec. 28, 1930
* Sport's stars & feats of 1930
* Bobby Jones - Hack Wilson - Gallant Fox
Page 3 is taken up with a full page pictorial showing : "Who's Who of 1930 Athletic Register - The Men and Women Heroes of Sports" which includes 15 photos. Nice for display. Also front page coverage on a game in which Notre Dame... See More
Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter...
Item #699750
October 07, 2010
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, October 7, 2010
* Roy Halladay's no-hitter
* Postseason debut
* Best title to be had
The front page has a headline: "Unhittable" with subhead: "Halladay silences Reds to make history in his playoff debut" and photo. (see)
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Docs of Ages" with subheads and 2 related photos.... See More
Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam Home run...
Item #561564
August 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 21, 1938
* Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam home run
* Holds record for most in career
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, sec. 5): "Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer" and "Lou Bats In Six, Also Hitting a Double--Pea... See More
Early Joe DiMaggio Yankees contract...
Item #624381
January 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1938
* Early Joe DiMaggio contract dispute
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "DiMaggio Wants Big Increase but Withholds Demand Till Yanks Make Offer" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio. (see) A nice report on DiMaggio's upcoming contract after just two seasons with the New York Y... See More
Jim Tobin only 3 home runs pitcher...
Item #626663
May 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1942
* Jim Tobin - Boston Braves pitcher
* 3 home runs in one game - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 25) has a six column headline: "Tobin's 3 Homers Set Major League Record for Pitchers" with subheads, photo and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin becoming the only pitcher in mode... See More
Babe Ruth Photo 3 Home Runs in 1933...
Item #692776
May 29, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 29, 1933
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Ruth Cracks three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.
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* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
* Late in his career
The sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Ruth Cracks three Homers as Yankees Win Twin Bill" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.
Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...
Item #694688
December 31, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Babe Ruth's 1930 New York Yankees contract ?...
Item #670157
March 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1930
* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 12) has a four column headline: "Ruth Rejects $85,000 Offer for 1930" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following... See More
Baseball...
Item #211926
July 15, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 15, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a cartoon rendering of a little girl planting flowers and holding a worm (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Camel cigarettes. A story entitled "How McKechnie Makes Ballplayers" by Norman Reissman. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, ... See More
Baseball's opening week...
Item #214141
April 22, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 22, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo
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The front page photo
Baseball's disabled list...
Item #214178
August 19, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 19, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page phot
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The front page phot
Gambling in baseball...
Item #214553
July 01, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 1, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
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Baseball's future All-Stars...
Item #214564
July 08, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 8, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
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Baseball redefined....
Item #222112
January 08, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 8, 1990 The front page of this issue shows a photo of Joe Carter, Mark Langston, Mark Davis, and Dave Parker titled, "A Whole New Ball Game - Free-Agent Signings and Major Trades Have Rearranged Baseball's Power Structure".
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simpl
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simpl
Lot of six New York newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #633018
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a lot of six issues of Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1868, each containing on inside or back pages a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues 8 pages, very nice condition.
1918 Urban Shocker baseball photo...
Item #682508
February 26, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1918
* Pitcher Urban James Shocker photo
* New York Yankees (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Says Yankees Will Miss Urban Shocker" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era i... See More
Ban Johnson death... American League founder...
Item #688756
March 29, 1931
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 29, 1931
* First AL president Ban Johnson death
* American League of baseball founder
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DEATH TAKES BAN JOHNSON, BASEBALL CHIEF" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition. A ... See More
1929 Chicago Cubs baseball...
Item #690508
September 01, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 1, 1929
* Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson photos
* Chicago Cubs MLB baseball
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CUBS WHIP PIRATES, 7 TO 6; HOME TODAY" with subheads and 4 nice photos of Cubs' players that include Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson. Nice for display.
Complete section two only with... See More
1870 Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball....
Item #711568
June 17, 1870
NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1870
* Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings
* Early baseball w/ box scores
Page 5 has a brief article headed: "The National Game" with subhead and box scores. (see) The Redstockings ended there 81 game winning streak just 2 days prior.
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular long the spine, generally in good condition.
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GEORGE BELLOWS Boxing Print...
First Harper's Weekly edited by Norman Hapgood....
Item #177707
August 16, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated August 16, 1913
Note: This issue does not have a color cover sheet - which is typical.
In this issue there is an illustration called "'The Only Trouble with Living in the Country is that You Never get the September Magazines Before the Middle of August" by Stuart Davis. There is also an article with photos called "The Vital Ne... See More
1954 Rocky Marciano vs. Ezzard Charles...
Item #657779
June 18, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 18, 1954
* Rocky Marciano wins
* Heavyweight boxing title
* Ezzard Charles
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rocky Hints Of Return Bout After Savage Scrap Win, Charles Snarls At Decision" (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
Item #665150
November 05, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1932
* Tony Canzoneri retains World title
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS PETROLLE; RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition, a few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #680473
April 13, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes Yankees team captain
* Early Joe Louis boxing match
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "GEHRIG NAMED YANK CAPTAIN" with subhead. (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest. Also early reporting on boxer Joe Louis with photos on page 8.
Compl... See More
Item #697100
September 23, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1928 (Picture Section)
* Bobby Jones wins 4th amateur golf title
* Largest "rout" to-date
Page 3 of this Picture Section has two photos related to Bobby Jones winning his fourth amateur title. One caption begins: "EMPEROR JONES AGAIN...". The other has: "THE WORST ROUT IN THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP...", with m... See More
Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...
Item #668528
March 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928
* Rodman Wanamaker death
* Department store magnate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at ... See More
Knute Rockne's physician warning....
Item #672879
December 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 24, 1930
* Knute Rockne suffering from exhaustion
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Doctor Warns Rockne to Curb His Activities" (see) Rockne would be killed in a airplane crash a few months later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, this is ... See More
Kansas City, Missouri...
Item #175326
September 15, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1888 Full front pg. illus. of "The U. S. M. Mississippi Passenger Steamer." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Labor in Pennsylvania" by W.A. Rogers.
Full pg. illus. of "Hon. Allen G. Thurman in New York-One of the Overflow Meetings at Madison Square Garden." Full pg. illus. of "The Repu... See More
General Sherman's funeral...
Item #175584
March 07, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 7, 1891 Dramatic full ftpg: 'The Rescue of the Jeansville Miners'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Progress of the Sherman Funeral Train to St. Louis'. Quarter-pg. illus: 'The Floods in Pittsburgh' shows a flooded street.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Scenes of Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Item #175626
August 01, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 1, 1891 Full front page. shows a woman strolling: 'By A Summer Sea'. Nice full page: 'Sketches in Albuquerque, N. Mexico & Vicinity' includes 7 scenes.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The riding hall at Fort Myers, Virginia...
Item #176322
April 02, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898 There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold... See More
The Spanish-American War...
Item #176366
September 03, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1898 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Occupation of Ponce'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'With Our Army in Puerto Rico' plus another fullpg: 'The Advance on Guayama, Puerto Rico' Two pgs. on: 'The Homecoming of the Fleet'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Honoring the Navy'. Fullpg: 'Our Army in the Philippines'.
Other news... See More
Polo...
Item #177149
June 14, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1902 Frontpage illustration "Traffic Waits on the Children" by Werner; Making Friends of the Filipinos; fullpage photo Joseph Chamberlain; fullpage illustration "Cross-Roads Politics" by Roth; poem "In The Red Dew" by Bacheller; fullpage photos Construction-Work on the New York Subway; fullpage illustration The New Chamber ... See More
Item #177335
December 16, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1905
Cal Ripken Jr....
Item #222393
May 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; May, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
Frank Thomas & Bo Jackson...
Item #222394
April 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; April, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Jim Kelly...
Item #222395
January 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; January, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Rudy Vallee...
Item #557124
April 14, 1934
* Rudy Vallee
* Henry Ford
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is crafty-style picture of dog trying to stay dry by holding an umbrella (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "The Private Life of Rudy Vallee" which includes
Rodger Ward wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #620176
May 30, 1959
THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, May 30, 1959
* Racecar driver Rodger Ward wins
* Indianapolis 500 Indycar automobile race
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WARD FLASHES TO VICTORY" with subheads and two related photos. Unusual having a nice headline on the front page for this event, normally in the sport's section only.
Complete issue with 36 pages, minor margin... See More
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