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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
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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 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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
Washington Square, New York City...
Item #175658
November 21, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1891 Full front page: 'Sketches at the Horse Show--Entrance of Saddle Horses'. Half page: 'The Washington Arch, Washington Square., N.Y. City'. Nice full page: 'Columbian Exposition, Chicago'. Full page of the 'Harvard Football Team' & 'The Yale Football Team'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
1948 Reginald Weir... 1st black in U.S. Open tennis...
Item #594324
March 12, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1948
* Reginald Weir - African American
* 1st black in U.S. Open tennis championship
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ARABS BLAST BLOCK OF JEWISH AGENCY; 11 KILLED, 86 HURT" "Explosive Is Believed Carried to Scene in Car Stolen From Our Consulate General" and more.
Page 32 has a six col... See More
Olympics in London....
Item #177507
August 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
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This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The front page has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Note: The... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #561697
October 05, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 5, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
This 144 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GIANTS WIN, 3-2, OUTBATTING YANKS, IN FIRST OF SERIES
* Hit Four Singles In A Row
* Record Crowd Sees Game
and more. (see) Much more on page 18 with more headlines & stats.
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New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #566238
October 10, 1921
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* NY Giants
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "YANKEES PASS GIANTS IN FOURTH".
Rare to see such a nice front page headline like this especially as the gamer was in progress at time of publication.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning wi... See More
1st Daytona Super Speedway Race 1959....
Item #220248
February 22, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 22, 1959.
* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
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* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
The historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A new baseball club is created...
Item #695718
February 04, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor&qu... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....
Item #586320
April 03, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.
Other news, sport... See More
Skating... Crested Butte, Colorado...
Item #174848
February 16, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1884 The full front page of this issue is of 'The Western Floods -- Scene on the Youghiogheny River'. Two nice full page illustrations 'Laid Up for Winter--Canal boat Colony in Coenties Slip, East River' and 'The Disaster at Crested Butte, Colorado' . A political full page illustration "The Three Bosses of Gotham Went t... See More
Golf print by A.B. Frost...
Item #176148
August 01, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 1, 1896 Full ftpg: 'Evening Concert on a Hotel Piazza, Saratoga, N.Y.' Fullpg. photo: 'The Cuban Insurrection--Transporting Supplies Across the River Pluma'. Nice & displayable fullpg: 'U.S. Army Uniforms & Equipment'. Fullpg. with 5 photos of 'Country Club Life in Chicago'. Bkpg. has a nice, nearly quarter page A.B. Frost... See More
Homes in Brooklyn... Camp Sheridan...
Item #175424
August 24, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 24, 1889. Front full pg. illus. of "United States Calvary at Camp Sheridan, Pennsylvania." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A French High Road." Full pg. illus. of "A Midsummer Night."
Doublepage centerfold: " A Reception on a Yacht." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Queer Marine Residence." Full pg. illus. of "New Clubs and Bro... See More
Item #177663
June 29, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo called "The Republican National Convention in Session at Chicago."
This issue has a photo called "The Largest Sailing Yacht in the World" and an article called "The Battle-fields of June" by James Barnes which has an illustration "from a woodcut in a contemporary issue of &... See More
Nast political cartoons... A meeting of former slaves...
Item #173642
August 10, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 10, 1872 The full ftpg. is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Any Thing To Get In." Inside has a full page: "A Negro Camp- Meeting in the South" showing many African-Americans. Also: "The Right Honorable the Earl of Dufferin, the New Governor-General of Canada"; a halfpg; "University Boat Race at Springfield, Mas... See More
Item #177345
November 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
Nocturnal baseball....
Item #177367
July 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Disturbers of Traffic" by G. J. Perrett.
This issue has a photo spread of "The Senate Studies the Problem of Flight"; "Cincinnati's Novel Attempt at Nocturnal Baseball"; "A Prisoner of Science"; "The United States Open Golf Championship at Englew... See More
A.B. Frost hunting cnterfold...
Item #175866
November 18, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1893 Full ftpg: 'The New York Horse Show--a Tandem in Trouble'. A very nice full page football theme: 'A Day with the Yale Team' is also by Remington, and includes 7 scenes, including one bizarre illus. of: 'Football Armor'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Quail-Shooting' is by A.B. Frost.
Complete issue.... See More
St. Augustine, Florida... New York Aquarium...
Item #174242
May 11, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 11, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The lion of 'the best society' in England". Fullpg: 'Sketches in the New York Aquarium' and 'Love in Blackville: The Wooing of the Twins' shows blacks. Halfpg: 'Indian School at Ft. Marion, St. Augustine, Florida' & 'Archery Practice' One-third pg: 'The New Music Hall, Ci... See More
Ducks on Long Island...
Item #175956
September 29, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1894 Full ftpg. illus: 'Back From Europe--The First Ashore' shows people coming off the boat. Nice fullpg: 'How Ducks Are Raised on Long Island' shows 4 scenes. Fullpg: 'Irrigation in Southwestern Kansas' shows 7 scenes.
Complete issue.... See More
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #599416
May 18, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Gallops To Victory In Kentucky Derby By 2 Lengths" with subhead and photo of Gallant Fox (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the ... See More
Atlantic Telegraph... Cricket...
Item #172180
August 14, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1858 The front page features an article and half page illustration of "The Atlantic Telegraph" (England, United States). Inside half page map of "The Gulf of Petielle." Also two illustrations of boats including "The Pei-Ho Forts" and "Victoria, Vancouver's Island." The Great Cricket Match at Hoboken" i... See More
Snow yacht sailing... Faust's Stove for railway cars...
Item #657813
March 19, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
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* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
Dr. Livingstone...
Item #172140
March 27, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1858 The front page includes a nice illustration of: 'Hon. John Slidell, U.S. Senator from Louisiana'. "His Excellency Rear-Admiral Mohammed Pacha" also includes an illustration of him. Two full page illustrations of sailing ships "The Corvette 'Japanis,' Built for the Russian Government by W. H. Webb, of New York' a... See More
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