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636481

Michael Scott wins The Amateur Championship at 55....

Item #636481

June 25, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 25, 1933



* Michael Scott - English amateur golfer

* The British Amateur Championship

* Oldest ever to win




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "SCOTT AT 55 WINS BRITISH GOLF TITLE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on English amateur golfer, Michael Scott, becoming the oldest winner of The Amateur Ch... See More  

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557420

Charles vs. Walcott boxing...

Item #557420

March 08, 1951

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951



* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

* Heavyweight Boxing title fight




This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:



* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott



Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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562528

Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #562528

June 14, 1934

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 14, 1934 



* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)

* Hitler and Mussolini meet 1st time



This 40 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headline on page 32:



* Fair Sky Greets Fans as Ticket Rush Starts for Carnera-Baer Fight



with subheads and related photo. (see)



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675251

A "sporting & theatrical" newspaper...

Item #675251

May 14, 1859

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, New York, May 14 1859  This was an: "American Sporting & Theatrical Journal" with content as would be suspected. Some reports are headed: "Who Won the Other Game" "Aquatics" "Billiards" "Cricket" with much reporting on this; "The Turf" Canine" and "Ball Play", which has reports on two baseball... See More  

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580335

Army-Navy football game...

Item #580335

December 13, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 13, 1930



* Army Cadets vs. Navy Midshipman

* NCAA college football - Yankee Stadium



This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page:  "ARMY SCORES LATE TO TRIM NAVY, 6-0" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More  

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561192

Walter Johnson...

Item #561192

June 10, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933 



* Walter Johnson 

* Cleveland Indians 

* MLB baseball
 



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"



Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.



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563855

Bobby Jones wins Sullivan award...

Item #563855

December 17, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut,  December 17, 1930 



* Bobby Jones (golfer)

* 1st James E. Sullivan Award winner (1st report)
 



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Bobby Jones Is Awarded Sullivan Memorial Medal"



This was the very 1st James E. Sullivan award given which is still in existence today.



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584752

Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...

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March 27, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts,  March 27, 1811



* Anti-Eldridge Gerry campaign



The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...... See More  

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566915

Chicago White Sox most runs....

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April 24, 1955

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 24, 1955  This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "WHITE SOX SCORE 29 RUNS AGAINST A'S TO TIE MODERN BIG LEAGUE RECORD" with subheads and box scores. Tells of the modern baseball record for most runs scored in a single game by one team. This record would be broken in 2007 by th... See More  

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595123

Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant....

Item #595123

September 26, 1941

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1941.



* Brooklyn Dodgers (Los Angeles)

* Wins baseball National League pennant

* 1st time in 21 years

* The Bums




This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17:



"Brooklyn Dodgers Clinch National Flag"

"Whitlow Wyatt Shuts Out Braves While Cards Were Losing to Pirates"




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614825

1945 Mel Otts 500 home runs... New York Giants...

Item #614825

August 02, 1945

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, August 2, 1945



* Mel Ott hits no. 500 home run

* 1st to achieve in National league

* New York Giants - MLB Baseball




The sport's section (page 9) has a very small heading: "500th Homer For Ott" with box scores. See image for small, brief report here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a few binding holes holes along spine, otherwis... See More  

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566846

Mel Ott last career home run...

Item #566846

April 17, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 17, 1946  This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "GIANTS' FAST START ROUTS PHILLIES, 8-4" "Ott and Lombardi Hit Homers for 4 Runs in First, Then 2 in Second Game" and more. (see) This was actually Mel Ott's last career home run.



Various other baseball reports with nice photo on page 35 showing President Harry Tru... See More  

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648351

Atlantic City beach... Baseball...

Item #648351

April 14, 1910

LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 14, 1910  Te cover is a very nice color illustration of a woman wearing an Easter bonnet, by Arthur Jameson. The centerfold has a double page photo:"The Most Famous Seashore Resort in America...Atlantic City beach during the early summer vacation days...". The bottom of one of the page has 6 photos of baseball players and owners. The ... See More  

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697873

Published by prison inmates... Good baseball coverage...

Item #697873

March 07, 1914

THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, March 7, 1914  An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira" as noted at the top of page 2.

Actually fine baseball content as the back page has subheads: "Matty Signs With the Giants; Says The Matter Is Now Closed", beginning: "Christy Mathewson to-day signed with the New Y... See More  

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580383

1931 Jack Sharkey....

Item #580383

July 22, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 22, 1931



* Boxer Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing odds




This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SHARKEY IS 3 TO 1 FAVORITE", with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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591671

Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. Corbett...

Item #591671

March 24, 1897

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, March 24, 1897



* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett

* Heavyweight boxing title




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FITZ AND JIM HAVE QUIET TALK", "After Taking Soft Drinks They Sit Down in a Corner", "Each Shows His Wounds", "Corbett Asks Fitz... See More  

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684393

Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...

Item #684393

October 18, 1989

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EARTHQUAKE EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 



* San Francisco earthquake

* Best publication to be had ?




This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake. Beneath the dateline of: "5:04 p.m., Oct. 17, 1989" is the banner head: "7.0 Quake Stuns Bay" with various related subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. ... See More  

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209971

Item #209971

June 08, 1916

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, June 8, 1916.  "Seen In The World Of Sport" "Canada" "Verdun" "The Awful Truth About Mexico" "Striking The Mexican Bandits" "How Women Do War's Heavy Work"  plus other articles of the day. The bkpg. is entirely taken up with a color advertisement for Coca-Cola. Staining as seen in the photos.

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564314

Babe Ruth's Yankees contract ?....

Item #564314

March 08, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 8, 1930



* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career

* New York Yankees contract disagreement

* MLB baseball




This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Babe Rejects $160,000 For Two-Contract".



Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following day.



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588723

Babe Ruth hurts leg...

Item #588723

April 23, 1931

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 23, 1931



* Babe Ruth hurts leg

* New York Yankees

* Major league baseball




This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3:"Ruth Is Injured In Boston Game". Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.... See More  

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590116

Babe Ruth nears end of career...

Item #590116

July 29, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 29, 1932



* Babe Ruth to return to pitching?

* New York Yankees - NYY

* Major league baseball




This 26 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 21: "Ruth May Return to Pitching Duty With Yanks" with subheads that include: "Babe Through As Day-To-Day Ball Player" and more. See photos for text here.



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595526

Charles Comiskey robbery & murder plot...

Item #595526

August 27, 1920

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1920



* Charles Comiskey murder plot

* Chicago White Sox game




The front page has one column headlines: "BOY BANDITS PLANNED TO KILL BASEBALL HEAD", "And Steal Receipts of Chicago White Sox Game", "Expected To Get $40,000", "When 'Babe' Ruth Would Draw Record Breaking Crowd&... See More  

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637298

Hank Aaron's 600th home run....

Item #637298

April 28, 1971

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, April 28, 1971



* Hank Aaron hits 600th Home Run

* Atlanta Braves baseball




The top of page 6 has a two column headline: "600th Homer For Hammerin' Henry" (see)Aaron became the third to achieve this behind Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.

Complete in 20 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

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566400

World Series Championship... Front page coverage...

Item #566400

October 03, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 3, 1934 



* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers 

* MLB baseball World Series
 



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CARDINALS LEAD, 8 TO 1; SIXTH INNING" with related photos, lineup and inning by inning reporting. More inside.



Other news of the day. Light browning ... See More  

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575908

World Series Championship... Front page coverage...

Item #575908

October 05, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 5, 1934 



* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers 

* MLB baseball World Series
 



This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "CARDINALS LEAD, 1 TO 0 IN THE THIRD GAME" with subhead, lineup and inning by inning reporting up till press time.



Other news of the day. Light browni... See More  

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599261

San Francisco 49ers 1st Super Bowl champs....

Item #599261

January 25, 1982

DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, January 25, 1982



* San Francisco 49ers

* Super Bowl XVI

* Joe Montana




The sport's section (page 9) has a five column headline: "It's 'a dream that came true'" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the San Francisco 49ers winning their very first Super Bowl championship.



Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More  

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646999

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 ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.

Complete in 1... See More  

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566854

Super Bowl IV... Two issue set...

Item #566854

January 10, 1970

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 10 & 12, 1970



These newspapers are 8 & 10 pages and have reporting on Super Bowl IV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.



The January 10th issue has a two line headline on the back page that reads:



* Minnesota Vikings Big Favorites Over K.C. Chiefs



which has pre-game reporting.



The January 12th issue has two colum... See More  

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562530

Giants vs Senators... World Series...

Item #562530

October 05, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 5, 1933



* New York Giants

* Washington Senators

* World Series Baseball




This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Giants Overwhelm Senators, 6-1, To Take 2-0 World's Series Lead" and more. (see)



Much more on pages 26 & 27 with photos and box scores. (see) Nice to have in a New York City n... See More  

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618411

Helen Wills wins sixth US Open....

Item #618411

August 25, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's section only, August 25, 1929



* Helen Wills (Moody)

* US Open tennis championships




The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "MISS WILLS VICTOR; RETAINS HER TITLE" with subheads and two related photos. 1st report coverage on Helen Wills winning the 1929 United States Open Tennis Championships in Women's singles. She is ... See More  

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558957

Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...

Item #558957

May 14, 1958

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958 



* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit 

* St. Louis Cardinals 



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'



Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More  

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553233

Jack Nicklaus...

Item #553233

January 09, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 9, 1962 



* Jack Nicklaus 1st pro appearance 

* Early Golden Bear 

* Golf - golfer
 



This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "Golf Rookie Wins With Record 62" which tells of Phil Rodgers winning the Los Angeles Open golf tournament.



But of more significance w... See More  

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647083

Union forces occupy Fayetteville & Bowling Green...

Item #647083

February 28, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1862  Among the ftpg. column heads include: "The North Carolina Expedition" "The Seaboard Railroad in the Possession of the Union Forces" "Is Columbus Evacuated?" "Mysterious Visit of a Rebel Flag of Truce" "The Pursuit of Price & His Retreating Army" "Union Troops in Possession of Fayetteville" "Th... See More  

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618603

Oklahoma State wins 1935 wresting title....

Item #618603

March 30, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 30, 1930



* Oklahoma State University Cowboys

* Wins NCAA Div. 1 Wrestling Championship

* Northwestern University Wildcats

* Wins Men's Swimming Championships




The front page of this section has one column headings: "OKLAHOMA AGGIES RETAIN MAT TITLE" "Triumph for Third Year in a Row in Final of National College Tournamen... See More  

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545067

Billiards...

Item #545067

January 04, 1862

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, January 4, 1862.



* Billiards



Page five of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning boxing entitled:  "Billiards - Kavanagh and Foley, Proposed Match".



Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous w... See More  

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587238

Primarily a horse racing newspaper...

Item #587238

December 15, 1860

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860  This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".

Twelve pages, nice condition.

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695711

Much reporting on cricket matches from before the Civil War...

Item #695711

October 10, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War... See More  

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595640

Pedlar Palmer... boxing...

Item #595640

October 19, 1897

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 19, 1897



* Pedlar Palmer

* Boxing




Page 5 has one column headings: "CHAMPION PALMER", "English Pugilist Adds Another to His List of Victories", "Had Boston For Opponent", "Defeated Boxer Wept When Decision Was Made Known" with illustration of Palmer. 1st report coverage on t... See More  

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619433

Philadelphia Athletics win the 1930 World Series...

Item #619433

October 08, 1930

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 8, 1930



* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions

* St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series final game




This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Mackmen Run Wild To Win Series" with subheads and lineup. (see photos) Early, same day report here.

Other news of the day. Some browning with spine wear causing lit... See More  

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600564

Omaha wins Kentucky Derby...

Item #600564

May 06, 1935

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 6, 1935



* Thoroughbred racehorse - horse racing

* Omaha wins Kentucky Derby

* Triple Crown champion




The sport's section (page16) has a seven column headline: "Railbirds Hail Omaha, Derby Taker, as 'Chip of the Old Block'" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the 1st of 3 historic wins for this famed horse. Other news... See More  

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638080

Penn State Nittany Lions in 1934 & more....

Item #638080

December 10, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 10, 1934



* Penn State Nittany Lions

* NCAA college football games




Page 4 of this section has one column heading: "PENN STATE WINS FROM LEHIGH, 31-0" with subheads and lineups (see) Many other college football games reported as well.

Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 12 pages, rag editi... See More  

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561007

Mantle jersey retired...

Item #561007

June 09, 1969

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 9, 1969



* Mantle jersey retired

* New York Yankees # 7



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Mantle Almost Broke Down As Old 'No. 7' Is Retired".



Tells of the retirement of the No. 7 New York Yankees jersey at Yankee Stadium.



Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.



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557841

Floyd Patterson and Ingmar Johansson... Heavyweight title boxing match...

Item #557841

March 13, 1961

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 1961



* Floyd Patterson Heavyweight title boxing match (pre fight news)

* Ingmar Johansson




This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Title Consensus: 'Floyd Has Too Many Tools'" with two illustrations of Patterson and Ingemar Johansson.



Other news of the day throughout. Little... See More  

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608299

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi Negroes...

Item #608299

September 14, 1875

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 14, 1875



* Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

* Charleston MS political race war

* Philadelphia International Cricket Tournament 1875




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "SCIENCE AND MUSCLE" "Opening Day of the International Cricket Tourney&q... See More  

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618645

Gallant Fox wins Wood Memorial Stakes....

Item #618645

April 27, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, April 27, 1930



* Gallant Fox wins Wood Memorial Stakes

* Thoroughbred horse race - Queens, New York

* Great depression era original




The front page of this section has one column headings: "GALLANT FOX FIRST IN WOOD MEMORIAL" "Kentucky Derby Favorite, With Sande Up, Defeats Crack Brigade by 4 Lengths" and more. (see) Gallant ... See More  

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561887

Babe Ruth... New York Yankees...

Item #561887

January 15, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 15, 1934 



* Babe Ruth  - New York Yankees 

* Last year with the team
 



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "RUTH SIGNS FOR $35,000 FOR YEAR"



A rather short but 1st report anyways. Other news of the day.



Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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564845

Rogers Hornsby home run record...

Item #564845

September 25, 1922

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 25, 1922 



* Rogers Hornsby 

* New NL home run record 

* St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball
 



This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline page 11:

"Two For Hornsby" with box scores. This was when Rogers Hornsby broke the National League home run record at the time.



Other news of the day. Light browning,... See More  

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555811
Item #555811

July 13, 1940

LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 13, 1940.

The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in a swimming suit, covering her head with a newspaper and is running down the beach as she has been caught in the rain. (see photo).



Within this issue are articles titled "Winston Churchill and His American Mother" and Orson Welles without Whiskers".

There a... See More  

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603529

Bare knuckle boxing....

Item #603529

November 23, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, November 23, 1886



* Dominick McCaffrey vs. James "Sparrow" Golden

* Bare knuckle boxing - fight




The front page has one column headings: "FIERCE FIGHTING" "Between Noted Pugilists" and more.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregula... See More  

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606473

Early boxing...

Item #606473

August 04, 1857

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, August 4, 1857



* Pre-Civil War boxing - prize fight

* Dominick Bradley vs. S.S. Rankin

* Buffalo, New York




Page 5 has an article headed: "The Great Prize-Fight Between Bradley and Rankins". See images for text.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

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