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177074
Item #177074

November 24, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1900  A Century of Achievement - Music by Philip Hale; Count von Waldersee at Tientsin; fullpage illustration "Unbridled Bits From The Horse Show"; The Close of the Football Season; doublepage centerfold "Four-in-Hand-Driving Competition At The National Horse Show" by Reay; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

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211742

Baseball...

Item #211742

August 22, 1936

LIBERTY magazine, New York, August 22, 1936. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a lady water skiing (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Articles include "Battling Baseball" by Johnny Evers and "The Case New Jersey Would Like To Forget" by C. Lloyd Fisher.  Very nice condition, and measuring about 8 ... See More  

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556637

Honus Wagner death...

Item #556637

December 06, 1955

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955  This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"

Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)

Light browning at the margins, otherwise in good condition.



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569136

Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball...

Item #569136

September 07, 1925

THE WORLD, New York City, September 7, 1925 

 

* Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball 

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball 




This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Ruth Reinstated, Will Play To-Day"



Other news of the day. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good.... See More  

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202482

A wealth of inventions and period ads...

Item #202482

January 01, 1922

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January, 1922, New York, New York 



This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: America's Domestic Food Supply; The Radio Central; Comets That Have Lost Their Tails; From Steamer to Sailing Ship; With Eye-Piece and Camera; Naval Construction in Japan; Noises for the Movies; Bomb and Bombing Sights; and other articles and ads. This issue is in good... See More  

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151853

Item #151853

January 07, 1882

CALIFORNIA SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, San Francisco, Jan. 7, 1882 The ftpg. has: "Base-Ball" "Renos vs. Californias". In the summary it mentions that Johnny Ward, "famous pitcher of the Providence Club", umpired the game and that he would pitch for the Californias the next day. Includes the box score. A few tears at the spine, minor margin tears, traces of foxing.

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177068
Item #177068

May 05, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1900 The Opening of the Paris Exposition; The Boer War; doublepage centerfold "The Sunday Crowd At The Paris Exposition"; and other news of the day. See photo for full details.

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563278

Largest MLB winning margin.....

Item #563278

June 09, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 9, 1950



* Boston Red Sox

* Biggest lopsided game

* MLB baseball




This 50 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 33: "Red Sox Overwhelm Browns Second Day in Row, Set 4 Major League Records" with subheads. (see)



Tells of the largest winning margin in Major League Baseball history.



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650993

Longest scoreless MLB game in history...

Item #650993

April 16, 1968

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 16, 1968



* Longest scoreless MLB baseball game ever

* Houston Astros vs. New York Mets



This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Astros Outlast Mets In 24-Inning Thriller" and related photo. Tells of the longest scoreless baseball game in MLB history which was tied 0-0 until the 24th inning.



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177137
Item #177137

February 22, 1902

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1902  Frontpage photo Princess Henry of Prussia; The Harvard Astronomical observatory in Peru with photos; fullpage photo of  The Composer of "Manru" - Ignace Jan Paderewski; fullpage photo The German Suspended Mono-Rail System; College Girls and Basket-Ball; fullpage photo Mrs. Craig Biddle; doublepage centerfold "A Morning Rece... See More  

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544497

Chess..

Item #544497

March 28, 1857

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.



* Chess




As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled:  "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More  

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604789

Nonpareil Dempsey...

Item #604789

March 15, 1886

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan,  March 15, 1886



* Nonpareil Dempsey (Jack Dempsey)

* Early boxing match - pugilists




The front page has one column headings: "Dempsey Downs La Blanche" "A Fight to a Finish by the Middle-Weight Champions" "Thirteen Desperately Contested Rounds" and more.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 page... See More  

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605316

Prize fighter killed...

Item #605316

March 02, 1883

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1883



* Boxing - boxer

* James Elliott murder

* Jerry Dunn




The front page has one column headings: "A PRIZE-FIGHTER KILLED" "James Elliott Murdered By Jerry Dunn" and more. See images for text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, other go... See More  

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177043

Potrait sketch of Brigadier-General Joseph Wheeler...

Item #177043

May 19, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 19, 1900  Portrait sketch from life of "Brigadier-General Joseph Wheeler"; The Paris Exposition; The Klondike Output for 1900; colored fullpage political cartoon; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

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177046
Item #177046

June 09, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1900 Doublepage centerfold "One Of The Season's Most Popular After-Dinner Speakers" by Walker; The Paris Exposition; Cape Nome; The Boer War; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

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177124
Item #177124

November 23, 1901

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1901  Front page illustration: "Juding a Tandem" by Klepper; two pages of photos The Annual New York Horse Show; The National Horse Show; full page illustration Pictures at the Pittsburgh Exhibition; National Beagle Trials; doublepage centerfold photos: "Horse-Show Week in New York; several pages of Christmas Book Hints; and other new... See More  

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548537
Item #548537

December 22, 1965

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965



* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year

* The Kansas Comet

* Chicago Bears football




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:



* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers



Also another headline on the same page reads: "Butkus, Sayers Receive Billing as Super-Stars"



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161374

The Sporting News . . .

Nearly Every Issue From 1939 - 1988

Item #161374

January 01, 1939

The Sporting News . . . We have an extensive inventory of The Sporting News which contains nearly every issue from 1939 through 1988. If you want an issue with a headline for a particular sport, or an issue from a particular year, feel free to mention this in the comment field when you place your order. Keep in mind, Hall of Fame issues are sold individually at significantly higher prices.

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177042

"Arrival In Paris - No Room"

Item #177042

May 12, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1900  Doublepage centerfold "Arrival In Paris - No Room" by de Thulstrup. Scenes at the Paris Exposition; The New York Music Season of 1899-1900; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

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160688

Item #160688

October 08, 1924

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Oct. 8, 1924 Three line, 1 column head: "Goose Hangs High In The Senators' Home Town Now" & subheads: "Leon Goslin Slugging Pride of Washington, Clubs Giants Into Decisive 7 to 4 Defeat Almost Single Handed" "Gets Four Hits, Including Homer" & more. Includes a game summary and the box score. Nice one column photo of "Goose" Goslin. Slight browning, otherwise good.

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161054

Lou Gehrig... Cal Ripken...

Item #161054

September 06, 1995

"STADIUM EXTRA" of the SUN newspaper from Baltimore, dated Sept. 6, 1995, celebrating Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig's record by playing in 2131 consecutive games. See the photo below for the terrific front page, making this a very nice issue for display. This is a 4 page "Extra" edition which is quite scarce, different from the regular newstand edition of that day. Some ye... See More  

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547563

Early baseball...

Item #547563

June 10, 1869

NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1869  Page 10 has: "The National Game Mutual vs. Yale--The Champions in the Elm City". Summary describes the arrival and greeting of the Mutual club at the train station, and the excursion to the field. Says that the game was played at Hamilton Park in New Haven with about 3000 in attendance. Nice details about the game and several specific plays, the Mutua... See More  

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557155
Item #557155

September 09, 1933

LIBERTY magazine, from New York, dated September 9, 1933

   

* Stalin's wife

* a Southpaw

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue is of young lady in a sailor-style outfit leaning on the boat wheel checking her make-up while a member of the crew is frantically trying to get her attention as the waives are lapping at the sides of the boat (see photos). The

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561876

Publication for the farmer's wife... Lou Gehrig in advertisement...

Item #561876

June 01, 1935

THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated June, 1935  This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady in a brimmed hat. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of advertisements, some which are in color.



The backpage of this issue features Lou Gehrig
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563554

Pittsburgh Pirates set a record....

Item #563554

August 09, 1922

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 9, 1922



* Pittsburgh Pirates break a hit record

* MLB Baseball




This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Pirates Win Two and Advance Into Third Place" with subhead: "PIRATES MOVE TO THIRD POSITION".



Tells of the double header game with the Philadelphia Phillies in which they had a total of 46 hits in the t... See More  

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564224

Roger Maris wins MVP in 1960...

Item #564224

November 10, 1960

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, November 10, 1960



* Roger Maris wins MLB baseball MVP

* New York Yankees

* JFK 1960 election



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "Maris, MVP Award Winner, Says Yanks Will Win Again" with photo of Maris. (see)



Other news of the day with follow up reporting on John F. Kennedy winning the Presidential election on the front... See More  

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564840

Willie Mays 600th home run....

Item #564840

September 23, 1969

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 23, 1969



* Willie Mays 600th home run

* San Francisco Giants

* MLB baseball



This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Mays Wallops Home Run 600". He was only the 2nd MLB player to achieve this at the time.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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561763

Super Bowl New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts...

Item #561763

January 14, 1969

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969



* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts

* Quarterback Joe Namath

* Most famous upset in football history



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".



Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. J... See More  

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578722

Gertrude Ederle swims English Channel...

Item #578722

August 08, 1926

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, August 7, 1926, August 8, 1926



* Gertrude Ederle

* 1st woman to swim English Channel




This 10 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page that include: ""Trudy" Gives Party; Yes, With Champagne" and more (see photos).



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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217143

Tennis, Track, Boxing, and Baseball...

Item #217143

July 20, 1935

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, Supplement to the New York Times, July 20, 1935  Full front page shows the two finalists in the Wimbledon tennis tournament, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody & Miss Helen Jacobs. Near the back is a fullpg. with 4 photos on: "All Star Baseball" with photos including Mel Ott, Pepper Martin & Jimmy Foxx (see photos) in action.  Another photo shows: "
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566143

Cal Poly football airplane crash...

Item #566143

October 30, 1960

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan dated October 30, 1960



* California Polytechnic State University

* Cal Poly

* Football team plane crash (1st report)




This 40+ page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page:



* 18 in Football Squad Die In Toledo Airliner Crash



with subheads. (see)



Tells of the Cal Poly football team airplane crash.



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680465

Capture of Bowling Green, Kentucky...

Item #680465

May 23, 1864

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 23, 1864 



* Bowling Green, Kentucky

* Battle of Resaca, Georgia

* Tunnel Hill, Georgia




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Lee Is Retreating Before General Grant" "Capture of Bowling Green" "News From General Butler" "Campaign in Northern Georgia" "The Great Battle of Resaca" "Captur... See More  

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566520

Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP....

Item #566520

November 16, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 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.



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695738

The Olympic baseball club of Boston...

Item #695738

May 01, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 1, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a brief item: "Olympic Base Ball Club of Boston" which notes: "The annual meeting of this spirited and excellent Club was held...when the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for the ensuing year...&qu... See More  

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591812

New York Yankees 1932 World Series...

Item #591812

September 30, 1932

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 30, 1932



* 1932 New York Yankees World Series

* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig on team

* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball




This 6 page newspaper has nice banner headline on the front page: "GOMEZ PITCHES YANKEES TO SECOND VICTORY" with subheads and box scores. 1st report coverage on the New York Yankees winning game 2 of the World Serie... See More  

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567173

Willie Mays breaks NL HR record....

Item #567173

May 05, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1966 



* Willie Mays breaks NL home run record 

* San Francisco Giants 

* MLB baseball



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Cracking Mark Eases Pressure On Willie Mays"



Tells of Willie Mays' 512th home run which broke Mel Ott's National League record for most.



Other news of the day. S... See More  

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594832

1935 World Series.... Cubs vs. Tigers....

Item #594832

October 02, 1935

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 2, 1935



* World Series of baseball

* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers




The front page features a five column headline: "CHICAGO DEFEATS DETROIT 3 TO 0" with subheads that include: "Warneke Pitches Cubs To Victory In Opening Game" "Demaree Hits Homer In Ninth" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on game 1 of ... See More  

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599533

1905 World Series....

Item #599533

October 11, 1905

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 11, 1905



* World Series of baseball

* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics

* Chief Bender




Page 3 has one column headings: "The Sports Of A Day", "Philadelphia Wins This One", "New York 'Giants' Shut Out", "Bender, the Athletics Indian Pitcher..." with b... See More  

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566212

San Francisco Giants are born...

Item #566212

August 20, 1957

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 20, 1957



* San Francisco Giants are born

* New York to West Coast

* MLB baseball




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "N. Y. GIANTS DECIDE TO RELOCATE FRANCHISE IN SAN FRANCISCO" with smaller subheads. (see photos)



Tells of the official decision to move the New York Giants to San Francisco fo... See More  

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596266

Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson... boxing...

Item #596266

July 23, 1963

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 23, 1963



* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson

* Heavyweight boxing title fight

* Prelude to Muhammad Ali




Page 5 has a three column headline: "Liston Remains Champion With First Round K. O." with caption: "It Took 4 More Seconds" 1st report coverage on Sonny Liston retaining his heavyweight boxing title... See More  

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695737

A new baseball club in Newtown, Long Island...

Item #695737

October 16, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.

Twelve pages, 12 3/4 by 18 inches, ... See More  

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654939

Stephen Douglas & Abraham Lincoln... Early baseball report...

Item #654939

September 07, 1858

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1858 



* Stephen Douglass & Abraham Lincoln

* Early baseball in New York City



The ftpg. has headlines & text on: "The Staten Island War" "Further Arrests" "Suspension of Superintendent Tallmadge" and more (see photos).

Pg. 4 has an article headed: "The President & Mr. Douglas" which mentions Lincoln as wel... See More  

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674145

Early baseball reports in a sporting newspaper...

Item #674145

November 01, 1856

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 1, 1856  This was primarily a shorts themed newspaper, with a sports themed masthead. Inside has: "Base Ball" with some detail on recent baseball games. Quite early for baseball.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

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675244

Calling for a very historic baseball convention...

Item #675244

January 17, 1857

PORTER SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 17, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.

Near the back is an advertisement for a: "Convention of Base Ball Clubs" being called for on January 22, which would be the first convention ... See More  

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557034

Willie Mays... The Say Hey Kid...

Item #557034

February 21, 1963

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963 



* Willie Mays

* The Say Hey Kid

* San Francisco Giants



This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact" with small illustrations of Mays.



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599861

Joe Louis... Heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #599861

February 01, 1941

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, February 1, 1941



* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber

* Clarence (Red) Burman

* Heavyweight boxing title fight




The sport's section (page 13) has a seven column headline: "Joe Louis Stops Burman in Fifth With Right Smash to Heart"



with subheads and small photo of Louis. (see photos) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World ... See More  

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643282

Yankees 1953 World Series champions...

Item #643282

October 06, 1953

EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1953



* New York Yankees

* World Series champions


* FRONT LEAF ONLY




The two column heading announces: "Yanks Win Series, Clipping Bums, 4-3"

This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.

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628084

Much front page baseball reporting in 1892...

Item #628084

August 16, 1892

BURLINGTON DAILY FREE PRESS, Vermont, Aug. 16, 1892  The top of the front page has much reporting on baseball, with column heads: "THE WORLD OF SPORTS" "Two Easy Victories For the Home Team Yesterday" with ten box scores. Also: "Base Ball At Bristol" "A Crowd of 350 People See the Addison County Boys Win".

Eight pages,  some damp staining near mar... See More  

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665480

NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1921 World Series...

Item #665480

October 12, 1921

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Penn., October 12, 1921



* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees (game 6)

* 1st ever World Series Yanks were in

* Major League Baseball - MLB

* Nice headline for display




The front page has a nice banner heading: "GIANTS BREAK TIE WINNING 2 TO 1" with subheads and inning by inning description. Nice for display.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More  

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567750

Longest baseball game ever played...

Item #567750

June 01, 1964

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 1, 1964 



* Longest baseball game ever played

* New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants

* MLB baseball - Shea Stadium




This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 16: "Giants Beat Mets in 23 Innings; Game Lasts 7:23" with subheads that include: "Elapsed Time For Game Is Longest Ever" and more with related photo... See More  

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