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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.
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baseball... Elephant hunting... Cockfighting...
Item #571043
April 11, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857 As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. Another page features an article on "Elepha... 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
The Battle of Gettysburg reunion...
Item #175204
July 16, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1887 Nice full ftpg: "Art & Nature at the West End of Coney Island". Nice fullpg: "Boston Harbor and Its Islands". Very nice double page centerfold: "The Scene of the Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Field of Gettysburg". Halfpg: "Sketches From the Jubilee Yacht Race" plus much more.
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Fishing in the New Jersey surf...
Item #175758
November 05, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 5, 1892 Full front page: 'The Obsequies of Mrs. Harrison in the East Room of the White House' plus a full page on her inside. Half page: 'Funeral of Lord Tennyson--Digging the Grave in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey'. Several photos on the Columbian Exposition. Double page centerfold: 'Fishing for Striped Bass in the Surf on t... See More
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon titles...
Item #611064
July 09, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 9, 1967
* Bille Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* 3 Women's tennis titles won
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "MRS. KING SWEEPS 3 TENNIS TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; RYUN SETS 1,500--METER RECORD..." with subheads and related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Billie Jean King winning her s... See More
Paris Flooded....
Item #177552
February 05, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where the Paris Floods Did Their Worst."
There are photos of "The Flooded Section of Paris" and "A Superior Representative of 'The Inferior Sex.'" Also in this issue is an article and photos of "Canada's Athletic Prowess" and the double page i... See More
Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP....
Item #711308
November 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1966
* Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP award
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5:
"National League MVP Awarded To Clemente"
Tells of Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for the 1966 baseball season.
Other new... See More
Scenes of St. Louis, Missouri...
Item #176136
June 20, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1896 Ftpg. political cartoon shows the elephant and donkey. Fullpg: 'The Coronation of the Czar'. Fullpg: 'The Cuban Insurrection'. Great dblpgctrfld. shows a view of St. Louis looking East along Westmoreland Place & Portland Pl. Another fullpg. with St. Louis scenes. Golf photos.
Complete issue.... See More
Item #177673
September 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee...
Item #176246
July 10, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1897 Full front page portrait of "Queen Victoria, June 22, 1897." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee." Full pg. illus. of "Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Review of the British and Foreign War Ships at Portsmouth, June 26."
Full pg. illus. of "Mulberry Bend Park - A Favorite S... See More
Larchmont Yacht Club...
Item #175716
June 11, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1892 Front full page illustration of "Lay Aloft! - A Steamship Drill of the Naval Academy Cadets." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Opening of the Yachting Season - Larchmont Yacht Club." Two small portraits of "James S. Calrkson, of Iowa" and "John C. New, of Indiana." 1/2 page illustration of "Th... See More
Lou Gehrig honored... "The luckiest man..."
Item #584885
July 05, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 8: "Senators Divide Pair With Yankees; 61,808 See Frays"
This was Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium in which he gave his famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth..." speech. Unfortunately the only tex... See More
Item #177664
July 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."
In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olym... See More
Football...
Item #214889
October 05, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 5, 1940.
* Football cover
* Pigskin Prophecies
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a v... See More
Champ Ferguson & his guerrillas.... Horrors of train travel...
Item #172922
September 23, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 23, 1865 The front page shows: "Champ Ferguson & His Guard", the Kentucky guerrilla arrested for murder, once a protege of John Morgan. Also on the front page are: "Hiram Oliver" and "John W. Hartup". Inside has prints of: "Dover Mills, on the James River & Kanawha Canal, Virginia" "Rockett's Landin... See More
Yachting...
Item #173768
October 25, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1873 Front page illustration: 'The Connoisseurs'; Halfpage: 'The Ocean Yacht Race - Off the Hook, Outward-Bound'; Interesting full page: 'The Emigrant Wagon--On the Way To The Railway Station'; Halfpage: 'The Guardians Of The Herd--Buffalo Bulls Charging Hunters'; Doublepage centerfold: 'The Evangelical Alliance -... See More
Industrial issue....
Item #177630
November 18, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Late Howard Pyle."
This issue is has an illustration of "Mr. Wickersham: 'Come Off, Uncle Sam--Can't You Take a Joke?'" by Kemble; and an article entitled "The Legitimacy of Wall Street". ... See More
Golf championship... The America's Cup race...
Item #176454
July 08, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1899 The front page is a full page photo of: "Columbia--The America's Cup Defender". There are two pages on the war in the Philippines. There is a fullpg. with 9 photos of "The Golf Championship on the Links of the Onwentsia Club, Chicago". There is a page with 3 pages, 2 on "The Quadri-Collegiate Four-Mile Eight-Oared Race ... See More
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
Item #556757
February 09, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963
* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More
1924 Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...
Item #581781
November 22, 1924
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, November 22, 1924
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish (famous year)
* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne
* 1924 college football season
Page 5 has various reports on college football games to be played on this day with a one column heading: "Knute Rockne To Lose 23 Men".
This was the most famous year for Notre Dame football as the team consisted o... See More
Asbury Park's Baby Parade....
Item #177016
September 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Bryan Will Carry New York' 'Hey?' "
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
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This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
Charles Dickens's home...
Item #173426
July 16, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1870 The front page features a nearly full page illustration 'Peanut Sellers in Savannah' shows a black woman under an umbrella. Within the issue is a quarterpage "A. T. Akerman, Attorney-General of the United States" and a halfpage "Free Swimming Baths, Foot of Fifth Street, East River". Full page illustrations include '... See More
Joe Louis... Arturo Godoy...
Item #573792
February 10, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Arturo Godoy
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LOUIS DEFENDS CROWN BUT HAS TOUGHEST FIGHT" "Champion Is Given Split Decision Over Godoy; 15,657 Attend" with photo of Louis. (see)
Tells of t... See More
Jack Dempsey boxing title defense...
Item #581245
September 07, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1920
* Boxer Jack Dempsey
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* 1st on radio
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 16: "DEMPSEY Kayos Miske" with subhead: "Dempsey Kayos In 3D Round". This tells of Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight boxing crown by knocking out Billy Miske.
Other news, sports ... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173998
January 08, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1876 The front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Calling On Miss Columbia - New Year's Day, 1876." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial Banquet in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, December 18, 1875." Full page Nast illustration of "In My Mind's Eye." Full page illustration of "Saved Fr... See More
George Blanda 6 TD passes...
Item #592700
October 15, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1962
* George Blanda 6 TD passes
* Houston Oilers - 56 points
* NFL football
This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines 37: "TITANS CRUSHED BY OILERS, 56-17", "Blanda Hurls 6 Touchdown Passes--Scoring Mark Set" with stats. 1st report coverage on Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throwing six touchdowns passes in... See More
A new baseball club in Franklin, Massachusetts...
Item #695739
July 10, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 10, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The back page has a brief item: "Base Ball Club in Franklin, Mass." which notes: "The base ball players of Franklin have organized themselves into a Club, called the 'Undcas Base Ball Club', of which the follo... See More
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