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Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke death... cricket...
Item #653348
October 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1938
* Martin Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke death (1st report)
* English amateur cricketer - Yorkshire and England
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "LORD HAWKE DEAD; LEADER IN CRICKET" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other new... See More
1st ever Women's golf U.S. Open....
Item #700746
September 02, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 2, 1946
* 1st United States Women's Open Golf Championship
* Patty Berg becomes 1st ever winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Patty Berg Wins All Pro Finals" (see) First report coverage on the very 1st U.S. Women's Open which was won by Patty Berg at the Spokane Country Club course.
Other... See More
World Series Champions... Cincinnati Reds...
Item #573529
October 09, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 9, 1940 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cincinnati Reds Victors In 1940 World Series; Derringer Beats Newsom" with related photo. (see)
This tells of the Cincinnati Reds winning the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, ot... See More
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in 1941...
Item #586018
November 23, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1941
* Michigan - Ohio State football Rivalry
* 1st meeting as ranked teams (AP Poll)
This 40+ page newspaper has loads of college football reports in the sport's section with one column headlines: "MICHIGAN AND OHIO STATE PLAY 20-20 DEADLOCK", "85,753 Fans Thrilled as Big Nine Rivals Put On Fine Offensive Battle", w... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #673587
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
Johnny Vander-Meer pitches 1st no hit of 2 in row....
Item #653040
June 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only,. June 12, 1938.
* Johnny Vander-Meer 's 1st of 2 in a row
* Cincinnati Reds baseball no- hitter game
* Baseball history about to made
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Vander Meer Pitches No-Hit, No-Run Game, Facing 28 Batters as Reds Top Bees, 3-0" First report coverage on Johnny Vander Meer pitching the ... See More
Baseball in the West...
Item #547698
August 22, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 22, 1867.
* Baseball
Page 5 has: "The West Terrible Heat", "Grain Gamblers", "The Late Postmaster", "Senator Yates", "Blessing Status", "An Intemperance Meeting" and much more. Among the topics discussed is paragraph about Base Ball stating: "Our great national game is pretty successfully burlesqued here. A... See More
Jackie Robinson trade deal...
Item #559692
December 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More
Joe DiMaggio has 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #563176
June 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 26 that include: "Yankees Triumph" and "Yanks Win, DiMaggio Tying Mark With Two Homers in One Inning" and more with nice photo of DiMaggio and box scores. (see)
Tells of his 2 home runs in on... See More
Clise Dudley 1st MLB pitch HR...
Item #567016
April 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 28, 1929
* Clise Dudley hits home run on 1st pitch (career)
* Brooklyn Robins
* MLB Baseball
This 80+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 5 of the sport's section (near back): "Robins Are Beaten by Phillies, 8 to 3, and Drop to Last Place in League Standing" with subheads that include: "Klein and Dudley Collect Hits for Circuit&qu... See More
Babe Ruth photo... last opening day....
Item #598658
April 21, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1948
* Babe Ruth photo
* Major league baseball openers
The sport's section has various opening day baseball reports with a page 36 photo of Babe Ruth attending the opener of the Brooklyn Dodgers with his wife and daughter (see photos). He would die a few months later making this his last opening day of baseball experience.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
1939 World Series of baseball...
Item #564186
October 08, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 8, 1943 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* YANKS BEAT CARDS WITH 5 IN 8TH, 6-2, FOR 201 SERIES LEAD
* Johnson's Winning Triple With Bases Full Thrills Record Crowd of 69,990 Here
and more. (see) Much more on pages 23 & 24 with headlines, photos and stats. See photos for some content.
Great ... See More
Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...
Item #640155
October 09, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
The front page has a two column heading: "YANKS WIN 8-1 BEHIND PITCHING OF 'LEFTY' GOMEZ" with subheads and photo of Lefty Gomez and scoreboard. (see) Inning by inning description continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Jenny Kammersgaard swims Baltic Sea....
Item #652985
July 30, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1938
* Jenny Kammersgaard swims Baltic Sea
* Swimming - Danish girl - Denmark
The top of page 15 has a two column heading: "Danish Girl, 19, Swims Baltic Sea, 37 Miles in 40 Hours 9 Minutes" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Very early boxing...
Item #611422
July 30, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 30, 1811
* Tom "The Moor" Molineaux
* African-American bare-knuckle boxer
Page 3 has a one paragraph report about a boxing match near London between Molineux, the famous black man from New York, and a young Englishman named Rimmer. The report states in part: "...In the course of 15 minutes the black pounded his antagonist most tremendo... See More
Opening game of 1961 World Series
Item #637805
October 05, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1961 The front page has a two column-wide headline "Ford of Yanks Beats Reds, 2 to 0, in Opener of Series" which also includes a photo of Whitey Ford pitching. The sports section features two banner headlines "Mantle Doubts He Can Play Today but Hopes to Get into Series Saturday" and "Reds Lose Game, but Not Sense of Humor, and Give Ful... See More
Item #214883
February 23, 1935
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 23, 1935.
* Skiing cover
* Grace Moore
* Golf... good and goofy
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a couple skiing with the guy falling (see photos). There is no related article... See More
1968 U.S. Open... Lee Trevino...
Item #572267
June 17, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 17, 1968
* U.S. Open Golf Championship
* Lee Trevino wins (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Last Years 'Poor Boy' Lee Trevino Shot First Ever Four Sub-par Rounds"
Tells of the 1968 U.S. Open in which Lee Trevino won the title for the first time.
Other news of the day. Sm... See More
Oakland vs. San Francisco, World Series...
Item #218914
October 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 23, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "The Battle By The Bay - Oakland and San Francisco collide in the World Series."
Additional content within this issue relates to Andre Ware, Pat Dye, Mark Spitz, Dave Stewart, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ page
... See More
The front page photo of this issue shows "The Battle By The Bay - Oakland and San Francisco collide in the World Series."
Additional content within this issue relates to Andre Ware, Pat Dye, Mark Spitz, Dave Stewart, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ page
Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #612976
March 08, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 8, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees contract
* Highest paid baseball player
The sport's section (page 13) has one column headings: "RUTH ONE OF NATION'S HIGH SALARIED MEN" "Babe's Stipend With Bonus Will Net Him More Than President Gets"
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, ... See More
Vern Kennedy no-hitter... Chicago White Sox...
Item #659610
September 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 1, 1935
* Vern Kennedy pitches no-hitter
* Chicago White Sox - MLB baseball
* 1st ever at Comiskey Park
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "WHITE SOX PITCHER HURLS NO-HIT GAME" with subheads and box scores. (see)
wikipedia notes: While pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Vern Kennedy threw the first no-hitter ... See More
Notre Dame's first defeat on their home field in 25 years...
Item #581591
November 19, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 19, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Knute Rockne
* 1st loss is 25 years
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "CARNEGIE TECH ON TOP OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD" with subheads that include: "DEFEAT OF IRISH STAMPS SKIBOS AS GREAT ELEVEN" and more.
This tells of Notre Dame's first defeat ... See More
1868 Baseball Played at Central Park in NYC...
Item #153762
July 28, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1868 On pg. 3 under "Base Ball" are the two box scores of games played in Central Park, each with a very brief, one sentence summary. The first game was played between the Dexter and Henrietta clubs, and the second between the Dexter and Resolute clubs. Traces of foxing.
Babe Ruth home runs for orphans...
Item #624447
June 19, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1930
* Babe Ruth vs. Albany Senators
* Hawkins Stadium exhibition game
* Home runs promised to orphans
* Bobby Jones - British Open golf
The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings: "RUTH HITS 2 HOMERS AS YANKS TRIUMPH" "One Blow Is Longest Ever Made at Albany--Eastern Leaguers Bow, 8 to 3" with box sc... See More
Gene Sarazen wins British Open....
Item #632047
June 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1932
* Gene Sarazen wins British Open
* American professional golfer
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Sarazen Wins the British Open Golf Title; Lowers Bobby Jones's Record by 2 Strokes" First report coverage continues in the sport's section (page 10) with photo and stats.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. C... See More
Northwestern Rose Bowl win...
Item #596145
January 02, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 2, 1949
* Rose Bowl: Northwestern Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears
* Orange Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
* Cotton Bowl: SMU Mustangs vs. Oregon Ducks
Within the sport's section (inside) is a nice banner headline: "Wildcats Rally to Defeat Ca... See More
Clarence Demar wins Boston Marathon at 41....
Item #636556
April 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, April 20, 1930
* Clarence DeMar wins Boston Marathon
* Seventh and last win at 41 years old
* Great depression era original
The front page of this section has one column headings: "DE MAR CAPTURES BOSTON MARATHON" "43-Year-Old Melrose Star, Running in Event for 13th Time, Scores Victory" "Triumphs By 400 Yards" and... See More
War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #656042
March 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938
* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL, 7-20, SCORES DECISIVELY AND EARNS $49,550" with subheads. Related photo inside. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the Widene... See More
Babe Ruth ...
Item #629414
January 04, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1929
* Babe Ruth gymnasium workout
* New York Yankee to unfit to play ?
* Major league baseball off-season
The sport's section (page 16) has a rare article re. Babe Ruth working out in a gym with a two column heading: "Ruth Starts Workouts in Gymnasium; Weighs 2341/2 but Seems in Fine Form" with subhead. (see) Such reports are probably only foun... See More
Baseball equipment ad...
Item #153596
June 17, 1876
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 17, 1876 The inset shows the nice illustrated ad for baseball equipment which appears on the bkpg. Entire ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches. Great to have from the year the National League was established.
In very good condition. The actual issue date may vary from the item pictured, and the date listed. The described ad is included.
Baseballs strange plays...
Item #214971
May 13, 1933
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 13, 1933 The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young "gypsy" knife sharpener (see). There is no related article on this inside.
This includes an article entitled: "Anything Can Happen in Baseball" by John Hix. An interesting collection of freak plays that have made diamond history.
You get the complete 64 page issue plu... See More
Fourth of July... Baseball photos...
Item #611254
July 04, 1907
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907 This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #622136
June 30, 1933
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 13 has a one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day including a front page report on the Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera championship boxing match. Complete in 26 pages, light b... See More
Game of wicket, pre-Civil War....
Item #675271
February 14, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 14, 1857 Under the heading: "Out-Door Sports" are two letters to the editor from Troy, N.Y., concerning the "old game of wicket". It includes a quite small diagram of the "ground plan" of the game.
Under "Fistiana" (boxing) is a detailed report: "Hard-Fought Fight In England, Between Tom Sayers &am... See More
1973 Sugar Bowl...
Item #582666
January 02, 1974
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 2, 1974
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Ara Parseghian
* Alabama Crimson Tide - Coach Paul Bear Bryant
* Sugar Bowl - college football - game of the century ?
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 10: "Irish Topple Tide In Thriller" with caption: "Who's No. 1" Tells of the game between Notre Dame Fighting ... See More
Item #209950
October 12, 1916
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, October 12, 1916. "Nothing is Sacred in War" "Seen in the World of Sport" plus other articles of the day. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive...
Item #568517
July 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 15, 1934
* Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive
* 1st symptoms of fatal disease ?
* New York Yankees
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section that include: "TIGERS HALT YANKS TO REGAIN THE LEAD" "Ruth Hits 701st Homer" and more with smaller subheads that include: &q... See More
S.S. Vestris Sinks In 1928...
Item #595097
November 12, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, November 12, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
* Early same day report
The front page has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SINKING SHIP VESTRIS ON WAY TO THE BARBADOES CALLS FOR HELP OFF THE VIRGINIA COAST AS 200 PASSENGERS TAKE TO LIFE BOATS" with subheads (see).
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day through... See More
Lou Gehrig avoids suspension to keep streak alive......
Item #626940
June 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1933
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig avoids suspension
* Consecutive game streak continues
The sport's section (page 24) has one column headings that include: "Yanks Lose" "RED SOX TRIUMPH OVER YANKEES, 13-5" "New York Suffers Third Setback in Boston After Five-Run Drive in Seventh" and more. Within the report it mentions that ... See More
U.S. wins International Polo Cup....
Item #629613
September 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1930
* International Polo Cup
* United States vs. England
* Meadowbrook Polo Club
* Old Westbury, New York
The front page has a one column heading: "UNITED STATES FOUR BEATS BRITISH, 14-9, RETAINING POLO CUP" with subheads. (see)
The sport's section (page 31) has a banner headline: "United States Retains Polo Cup, Defeating British Fou... See More
Billy Arnold wins the 1930 Indianapolis 500 in record fashion...
Item #654570
May 31, 1930
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., May 31, 1930
* Indianapolis 500 classic
* Billy Arnold victory
* Most dominant win in history
The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "Unknown Boy Wins 500m Miles Auto Classic" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
source: Indy 500 drivers: Arn... See More
Canada scenes... Edwin Booth...
Item #690007
May 30, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 30, 1857 The front page features a print of: "Mr. Edwin Booth, as 'Sir Giles Overreach' " with an article on him. He was the older brother of John Wilkes Booth.
Prints within include: "Boats Attacked by Walruses, Arctic Regions" "The Wrestling Tent--A Japanese National Sport" "St. Louis Gate, Quebec, Canada"... See More
Babe Ruth is near death...
Item #570767
August 12, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
Near the middle of the front page is a one column report headed: "Babe Ruth Still Critical, Say Doctors" with the text taking four inches (see photos). The Babe would pass away four days later.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
... See More
Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown...
Item #584104
September 05, 1916
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 5, 1916
* Christy Mathewson vs. Mordecai Brown
* Greatest pitching rivalry (last time)
This 16 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 11: "Matty Beats Brown" and "So Reds Get Even Break With Chicago" with box scores (see photos). This was the last game Christy Mathewson would face Mordecai Brown on the ... See More
THE SHOW... first issue of a short-lived magazine...
Item #648476
June 01, 1990
THE SHOW, Seattle, Washington, June, 1990 This is the volume 1 number 12 issue of a short-lived magazine which was: "The Official Magazine of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association" as noted on the cover.
Content includes the June Draft Report, Dusty Baker and Billy Williams (among others), discussion of the science of hitting, profiles of Dwight Evans and Calvin Gri... See More
Immigrants on Ellis Island...
Item #175842
August 26, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - An Evening at Old Vienna." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Enemies of the Public Welfare." Full pg. of illus. of "The New York Yacht Club Cruise and Races." Full pg. illus. of "Ancient Spain at the Fair." Full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Ho... See More
A.B. Frost centerfold: "Woodcock-Shooting"...
Item #175846
September 09, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 9, 1893 Full ftpg: "Columbian Exposition--Aboard The Battleship". Nice fullpg. with 8 scenes of: "Firemen of Different Nationalities". Halfpg: "Cadets Camping on the Fair Grounds". More scenes of the Columbian Exposition. Two fullpgs: "Capitals of the World--Calcutta (India)". Nice dblpgctrfld. by A.B. Frost: "Woodco... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger...
Item #586308
November 11, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1937
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger
* Yale University football star
* Best football player ever ?
This 52 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 34): "Heffelfinger Named Best Player Of All Time at Touchdown Club" and"Yale Football Immortal, First Guard to Run Interference, Ma... See More
The Chicago police...
Item #175840
August 19, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1893 Full ftpg. shows: 'A Patrol Box Arrest in Chicago' shows a man being arrested by 2 policemen. Fullpg. with many character sketches of the 'Special Session of the 53rd Congress'. Nice one-fifth pg. overview of: 'The City of Denver' plus a one-fifth pg. of: 'The Relief Camp at Denver'. Fullpg: 'Firing Sea-Coast Gu... See More
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