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1st MLB Boston Sunday game...
Item #567018
April 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1929
* Boston Red Sox 1st Sunday game
* Blue law broken for 1st time
This 48 page newspaper has one column headline on page 18 that include: "ATHLETICS CONQUER RED SOX BY 7 TO 3" "Triumph Before 23,000 in First Major League Sunday Game Staged in Boston" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first MLB... See More
Most home runs in MLB game...
Item #568740
June 24, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit setting a new MLB baseball record for most in a... See More
Most doubles in MLB game...
Item #569996
July 13, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1931
* Most doubles hit in baseball games
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 20 that include: "CARDS, CUBS DIVIDE; CROWD SETS RECORDS", "23 Doubles in Second Game, New Major League Record" and more with box scores.
After setting a major league record in the first game wi... See More
1921 Babe Ruth pitches for New York Yankees...
Item #594178
June 14, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, June 14, 1921
* Babe Ruth's only start at Yankee pitcher
* New York Yankees - multiple home runs
* MLB baseball
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 8: "Ruth Establishes Major League Record of Five Homers in Four Games" with subheads and box scores (see photos). 1st report coverage on the only time Ba... See More
Joe Bauman home run record...
Item #594313
September 06, 1954
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 6, 1954
* Joe Bauman home runs record
* Roswell Rockets - New Mexico
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Mighty Joe Connects for 70th Homer" with caption: "On Last Day" 1st report coverage on Joe Bauman of the Roswell Rockets breaking the record for the most home runs in professional baseball.
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Babe Ruth rejects Yankees salary...
Item #594964
January 14, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1932
* George Herman Ruth
* Babe Ruth refuses salary offer from the New York Yankees
* Colonel Ruppert
This 20 page newspaper a nice banner headline on page 8: "'Babe' Ruth Turns Down Baseball Contract for $70,000" with subheads (see photos). Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day. Minor ... See More
The death of Mickey Cochrane...
Item #598257
June 29, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1962
* Mickey Cochrane death
* Philadelphia Athletics
* MLB baseball
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Mickey Cochrane Is Dead at 59; Star Catcher for A's and Detroit" with subhead and two photos (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Philadelphia Athletics star catcher, Mickey Cochrane.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Joe DiMaggio and his hitting streak...
Item #631449
July 17, 1941
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 17, 1941 Above the masthead is: "Official Scorer's Tribulations During DiMaggio's Record Streak" with a lengthy page 4 article on Joe keeping his streak alive: 42 at this point. Much more on baseball including several photos.
Complete in 16 pages, folio size, minor margin wear, generally good.
The death of Roberto Clemente...
Item #637592
January 04, 1973
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 4, 1973
* Roberto Clemente's death report
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news an
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* Roberto Clemente's death report
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news an
1928 Babe Ruth dugout photo...
Item #683296
March 18, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), March 18, 1928
* Babe Ruth in his prime
* New York Yankees dugout
This section has photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion. The front page has a photo titled: "The Glass Of Fashion In The Baseball World: Babe Ruth" (see)
Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, rag edition, a little irregular along the spine, nice conditi... See More
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #556642
October 07, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* Opening game (during game)
* World Series
This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "WASHINGTON 3; PITTSBURGH 1" with subheads and photos of both managers. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front page. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see)
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #569892
October 12, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* Game 3 (during game 3) - World Series
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "PITTSBURGH 2; WASHINGTON 2" with subhead, lineup and a few players photos. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front page. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (... See More
Wilt Chamerlain NBA scoring record...
Item #556777
February 15, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966
* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:
* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark
Other news of the day. Light browning with some tiny binding holes along the spine,... See More
1955 World Series... The First World Series MVP, John Podres...
Item #585469
October 06, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1955
* Brooklyn Dodgers are World Series champions
* Finally beats New York Yankees
* Major league baseball - Bums no more
* Johnny Podres - 1st World Series MVP
This 48 page newspaper has various headings in the sport's section (page 40) regarding the recent victory for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1955 World Series that in... See More
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More
Early article on horse racing in America...
Item #698141
July 04, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818 The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.
Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.
Olympic Gold Medal in Bobsled...
Item #556519
February 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1932
* Bobsledding - Bobsleigh
* Hubert & Curtis Stevens
* 1st American gold medal 2-man bobsled
This 44 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 25:
* Olympic Boblet Title Won by U.S.
with subheads that include: "U.S. PAIR CAPTURES OLYMPIC BOB TITLE" "Stevens Brothers Snatch Victory From Swiss Team Led by 19-Year Old Capa... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #619230
May 20, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column headline: "Jones in Brilliant Round to Win Coveted Trophy" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, spor... See More
Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
Item #550362
October 17, 1911
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 17, 1911
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants
* World Series
* Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAKER HERO OF GAME" "HOME RUN BEATS GIANTS" "PLANK HAS THE, BAFFLED" and mor... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship...
Item #695721
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".
This article w... See More
Willie Mays 500th home run....
Item #637800
September 14, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 14, 1965
* Willie Mays 500 HR's
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB Baseball
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "Mays Keeps Slugging As Juan Hurls Giants Win". Tells of baseball great Willie Mays hitting his 500th career home run.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise i... See More
Pro Football Hall of Fame opens...
Item #597202
September 08, 1963
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 8, 1963
* Sammy Baugh - Red Grange & more
* Canton, Ohio dedication
The sport's section (page 8B) has small one column headings: "PRO FOOTBALL GREATS AT SCENE" and "Help Dedicate $600,000 Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio". This is 1st report coverage on the opening of the Pro Football Hall o... See More
Baseball...
Item #696378
August 13, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 13, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 7 has nearly two columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on specific games as well as general information on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
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Baseball...
Item #696374
July 09, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 9, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Pages 3 and 4 have 1 1/2 columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
1962 Sonny Rollins performance ad... Tony Bennett...
Item #700970
July 19, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1962
* 1962 Forest Hills Music Festival advertisement
* Sonny Rollins - jazz tenor saxophonist ad
Page 8 has various ads for Greenwich Village area cafes and coffee houses including one for Sonny Rollins playing at the Village Gate nightclub on Bleecker Street.
Also on the same page is a advertisement for a music festival at the Fore... See More
Navy Rose Bowl in 1924...
Item #563408
January 02, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 2, 1924
* Rose Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Washington Huskies
This 22 page newspaper has a 6 column headline on page 16: "Annual East-West Football Battle Ends In 14-14 Tie" with subheads that include: "Navy Fails To Hold Lead Over Huskies" and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear on the 1st leaf mostly, c... See More
Ken Johnson's no hitter loss in MLB...
Item #566917
April 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 24, 1964
* Ken Johnson - Houston Colt .45s pitcher
* No-hitter loss (1st and only one)
* MLB Baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Colts Get No-Hitter, But Loses" and "Error Cost Johnson Pitching Gem, 1-0" with one column photo of Johnson. Tells of the 1st ... See More
Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...
Item #624008
October 07, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915 The front cover is a nice & dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I, captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the l... See More
Baseball... Playing against a traveling theater...
Item #150424
April 18, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 18, 1871 The frontpage of the issue features a report of "Baseball -- Eckfords vs. Tony Pastors" being a short report and box score. This was not a typical baseball game as Tony Pastors was actually a Traveling Theater, much like vaudeville. This also gives an interesting description of each team's uniforms.
Complete in eight pages and is in very nice conditi... See More
Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter...
Item #561050
April 29, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 29, 1961
* Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter
* Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Spahn In No-Hitter For 290th Victory" with photo of Spahn. Tells of his 2nd no-hitter at the age of 41 years. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Warren Edward Spahn (April 23,... See More
The Lawrence catastrophe... Slavery...
Item #619430
January 16, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 16, 1860
* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence, Massachusetts
* African slave trade
Page 5 has: "The Lawrence Catastrophe" "More Bodies Recovered - Proclamation of the mayor of Lawrence - Tuesday Next to be Observed as a Day of Prayer - Relief for the Sufferers, Etc." Various related subheads as well. This was the collapse of the Pember... See More
Freed slaves sailing for Liberia...
Item #688197
June 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.
It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray...... See More
SS Viking sailing ship explosion disaster....
Item #702867
March 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1931
* SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster
* Film producer Varick Frissell
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "24 MISSING FROM THE VIKING; SARGENT, INJURED, IS SAVED; RESCUE BOATS REACH ISLAND" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the SS Viking disaster near Horse Islands off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Always nice to have ... See More
Byron Bancroft 'Ban' Johnson dies...
Item #557148
March 29, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1931 This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAN JOHNSON IS DEAD; BEGAN WORLD SERIES" "Organizer and First Head of the American League Succumbs After Long Illness" "Led Fight Against Landis" and more. Continues on page 28 with one column photo of Johnson.
Other news of the day througho... See More
New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...
Item #582665
October 08, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series - Major league baseball MLB
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SENATORS 2; GIANTS 6" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.
Other news... See More
Chicago Cubs to win 1935 pennant (day of)....
Item #670726
September 27, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 3 (sports) only, September 27, 1935
* Chicago Cubs to win NL pennant (day of)
* MLB - major league baseball
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CARDINALS SEND DEANS AGAINST CUBS TODAY" with subheads that include: "WE'LL WIN AND CLINCH TITLE,' SAYS GRIMM"and more. The Cubs would win this game and capture the Nation... See More
P.T. Barnum's Baby Show in 1855....
Item #222413
June 08, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1855
* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
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* P. T. Barnum baby show
* Pre civil war era
Front page has: Barnum's Baby Show Third Day--Another Day--Statistics of the Show--Barnum Excited--A Full House Again--Who Pinches the Babies?--The Prize Children Shown Up & more. Other news of the day includes: "Marine Affairs" "Cricket" "Police Intelligence"
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #675354
November 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 27, 1932
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset
* Loads of text w/ photos
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME UPSETS ARMY ELEVEN, 21-0, AS 80,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and three related photos. (see)
Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "Dazzling Aerial and Running Attack Enables No... See More
Item #559143
January 16, 1917
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 16, 1917
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column header: Baseball Players to Join Ranks of Organized Labor" with subheader: "Application for A.F. of L. Charter Made by Player's Fraternity Through Fultz", "Gompers Favors Strike", "Declares Support will Be Given to Baseball Men to Improve Conditions", and "League Heads Sk... See More
Jimmie Foxx's last HR....
Item #564402
September 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 10, 1945
* Jimmie Foxx last career home run
* Dick Fowler no-hitter
* MLB baseball
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13:
* PHILS TRIP PIRATES AFTER 4-3 SETBACK
* Foxx's Second Homer of Day Paces 24-Hit Attack That Wins Afterpiece, 14-3
with box scores. (see)
This was Jimmie Foxx's last MLB career home run as he would r... See More
Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...
Item #581221
May 09, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968
* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game
* Oakland Athletics A's
* MLB baseball
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"
This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Ty Cobb testifies...
Item #584650
July 31, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 31, 1951
* Ty Cobb - retired baseball player
* Emanuel Celler committee
This 24 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 15: "Cobb, Frick Testify in Favor of Reserve Clause" with subheads (see photos).
1st report coverage of Ty Cobb testifying in front of Emanuel Celler's Congressional committee in Washingt... See More
The death of Wendell Willkie...
Item #581999
October 09, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, October 9, 1944 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Willkie Dies Unexpectedly In New York", "Former GOP Presidential Nominee Victim of Coronary Thrombosis" and more with two column photo of Wendell L. Willkie.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including much on World War... See More
Golf...
Item #555817
July 27, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 27, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of an older gentleman in a kilt running from his dropping crutches as there is a sign in the background of a rally to-night, free cigars. (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "Wild Golfers I Have Know" by Richards Vidmer. This features a photo of Dizzy Dean.
This
Jack Nicklaus breaks record...
Item #578135
August 13, 1973
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, August 13,1973
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Nicklaus wins PGA breaks Jones' record".
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Nicklaus wins PGA breaks Jones' record".
This tells of Jack Nicklaus breaking the record for most majors victories.
Other news, sports
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Notre Dame vs. Army...
Item #217002
December 04, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 4, 1933.
* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
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* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #672500
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989
* San Francisco earthquake (1ST REPORT)
* Best title to be had ?
This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake. The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building.
The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusi... See More
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #705934
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake.
The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, includin... See More
Eddie Gaedel MLB appearance....
Item #568667
August 21, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 21, 1951
This 40 page newspaper has 4 and 6 column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "Mite Waits for Chance With Bases Loaded" "Least That May Be Said: There Is No Reflection on the Midget".
Tells of the recent at bat during the St. Louis Browns MLB game of Eddie Gaedel, midget. (se e)
Other news o... See More
Secretariat wins... pre Triple Crown...
Item #632041
July 02, 1973
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 2, 1973
* Secretariat wins Arlington Invitational
* Post Triple Crown horse races
The sport's section (page C-7) has a two column heading: "Secretariat returns to N.Y. after victory at Arlington" (see) First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Arlington Invitational at Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
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