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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
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.
Other news of the day with period a... See More
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Other ne... See More
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
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.
Other news, sports a... See More
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
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
Jefferson Davis in captivity...
Item #649852
July 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865
* Jefferson Davis in confinement
* Fort Monroe - Hampton, Virginia
The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our Whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender".
Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starve... See More
Charles Lindbergh, Fairbanks & Pickford, and more...
Item #700936
September 14, 1929
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, Sept. 14, 1929 Full front page is a photo of; "Air Ambassadors of Good Will" showing Charles Lindbergh and Hugo Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin.
Inside pages have a wealth of photos of events & people of the day including a full page of baseball players, a photo of Lindbergh with future WWII hero Jimmy Doolittle, Mary Pickford & Dougla... See More
1914 pictorial includes Christy Mathewson & much more...
Item #678295
April 14, 1914
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 14, 1914
* MLB Baseball players pictorial
* Opening day for the 1914 season
* Christy Mathewson - Rabbit Maranville
* Nap Rucker - Johnny Evers & much more
Page 6 has a banner headline: "Prominent National Leaguers Who Lend Lustre To Today's Opening" with photos of 17 MLB players. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from t... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baseball and boxing...
Item #695735
October 30, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 30, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 5 has: "The Great Prize Fight" which provides a round-by-round report of the boxing match between John Morrissey and John C. Heenan.
Page 7 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which begins: "A Base ... See More
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
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
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
Ice skating chair...
Item #654087
November 09, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 9, 1867 The front cover of this issue is "The Turkish Mosque in the Paris Exposition" an accompanying article inside. Within the issue is: "Althouse's Combined Scissors and Buttonhole Cutter"; "Adamson's Skating Device"; "Swinnerton's Horse Hay Rake and Gatherer"; and additional illustrations, article... See More
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
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.
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
Baseball reports from before the Civil War...
Item #675280
October 03, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 3, 1857
* Very early pre-Civil War baseball
A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 5 has nearly a full column taken up with: "Base Ball" which has detailed reports of various baseball games including ... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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.
w... See More
More victories in Virginia...
Item #613200
May 25, 1864
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 25, 1864 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "Great's "Great Flank Movement" "Richmond in Great Danger" "Hancock South of Bowling Green" "Frightful Slaughter" "More Victories in Virginia" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, generally good.
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
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".
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
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.
1858 boxing...
Item #606765
October 20, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1858
* John Heenan "Benicia Boy"
* Pre Civil War boxing w/ police raid
* Jews Hospital - Mount Sinai
The front page has an article headed: "Fight Between the 'Bencia Boy' and 'Dublin Tricks'--The Latter Badly Beaten" See image for text here.
Eight pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
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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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
Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics...
Item #557904
February 19, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 19, 1972
* Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics color cover
* Loads of sports news throughout
Full front page has a color action photo of Dave Cowens, center for the Boston Celtics, and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Has a report about Cowens on page 3.
Other sports news throughout this 48 page issue that is in very nice c... See More
Bobby Jones to win 1928 U.S. Amateur Open...
Item #590857
September 15, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 15, 1928
* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Amateur Open (day of)
* PGA golf
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 18: "Amateur Golfing Champions of U.S. and Great Britain Battle for National Title" and more with photo of Jones (see photos). Famous golfer Bobby Jones would win the 1928 U.S. Amateur Open at W... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters...
Item #596199
April 12, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 12, 1966
* Jack Nicklaus wins
* Masters golf tournament
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Nicklaus Masters Augusta"
1st report coverage on Jack Nicklaus becoming the first golfer with win the Masters golf tournament two years in a row.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 18 pages, m... See More
Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #560086
December 29, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL championship title game
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 8: "Cardinals Win Pro Grid Title On 'Fast Break'".
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Other news of the da... See More
Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...
Item #589800
January 23, 2012
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More
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