NCAA Tournament...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 30, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* NCAA Tournament



The ... See More  

Jeff Reardon...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Jeff Reardon



The front... See More  

"The Godfathers"...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 17, 1990



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* "The Godfathers... See More  

1930 America's Cup Enterprise Winning...

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, September 15, 1930. 



* U.S. Yacht Enterprise 

* Shamrock V 

* America's Cup 



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "AMERICAN BOAT TAKES SHAMROCK IN SECOND RACE"

"Enterprise Has Margin Of Two Races For American Cup"



Coverage on the 1930 America's Cup yachting race in which "... See More  

Baseball...

NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1869  On page 7 under Base Ball Notes is word that: "The Unions of Lansingburg will open their new grounds on Monday next in their new uniforms, with a new regulation ball and new bats, and commence then a new series of games with the Atlantics". This news will have the effect..."of sending a large crowd to the mowing field, where the Haymakers intend t... See More  

Early baseball...

NEW-YORK TIMES, October 2, 1865 



* Early baseball 

* Post civil war reporting 



On the front page under "Connecticut" is a report: "Yale versus Wesleyan--Base Ball Match between the Two Colleges--Fine Game--Success of Yale--Remarks & Observations"



Includes a summary and the box score. Summary also talks about the success of Yale, exclusive of spor... See More  

Battle od Aachen... World War II...

St. Louis Cardinals win 1944 World Series...

MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1944  See the photos for the front page headline announcing that the St. Louis Cardinals had won the 1944 World Series. The box score is included on the front page as well.  A full-banner headline states: "Yanks Cut Last Nazi Escape Road Out of Aachen", with the subhead: "All Counter-attacks Repulsed In Sealing Off City; C... See More  

Bobo Beamon long jump record...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 19, 1968 



* Bob Beamon record long jump 

* 1968 Olympics 

* Mexico City 



This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 3:

"United States Takes The Lead In Medal Race At Mexico Olympics"



Included in the text is the 1st report of Bob Beamon's famous record breaking long jump. (see)



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A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.

Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.

Football player Hopalong Cassady...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, September 25, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Hopalong Cassady with an inside accompanying article "Hopalong: Ohio State's BIG little man" which includes additional photos.



Also included is an article "Polio report... The Salk Vaccine is Good - But Better Ones Are One The Way".



Additional stori... See More  

Don Budge & Alice Marble win U.S. Open....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 25, 1938



* Tennis players Don Budge and Alice Marble

* US United States Open Tennis Championships



The front page of this sport's section only has a banner headline: "BUDGE AND MISS MARBLE CAPTURE U.S. TENNIS FINALS" with subheads and two photos. (see)

Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages rag edition in nic... See More  

1865 Post Civil War Firemen Baseball Game....

NEW YORK TIMES, with baseball content from the year the Civil War ended. Sept. 16, 1865 On the back page under Base Ball is: Base Ball Among Firemen--Hose Company No. 55 Vs. Engine Company No. 34. Very brief one sentence summary says: A spirited game of base ball between the above companies at Hoboken, Friday, Sept. 15... plus the box score. Other news of the day includes: "THE FALL TRADE" "A... See More  

Birmingham, Alabama Little League champions....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1953



* Birmingham, Alabama

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



The sport's section (page 11) has a small one column heading: "Birmingham Nine Victor" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Birmingham, Alabama winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I suspect thi... See More  

American Athletes Outclass Other Nations in Olympic Games...

THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Kansas City, MO., August 17, 1920. Small, one line headline on page seven that reads, "American Athletes Outclass Other Nations in Olympic Games". Subheads include, "New 400 Meter Hurdles Mark Set by Loomis", "Chicagoan Runs Distance in 54 Seconds Flat; Scholz Finishes Fifth in 100 Meter Dash." Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.

19th century boxing match...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 3, 1878



* 19th century boxing

* John King vs. John Reilly



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 3 has small one column headings: "Humanity Outraged" "A Brutal Contest in New York Between Two P.R. Roughs--Shocking Scenes". See images for text.

Complete, minor margin... See More  

Triple Crown... Citation thoroughbred racehorse...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 14, 1948



* Thoroughbred racehorse

* Citation & Belmont Stakes

* Triple Crown winner



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Citation On A Vacation".



See photos for text.



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



source: wikipedi... See More  

Early baseball.....

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 5, 1878



* 19th century baseball

* Rare "National Game" reference



This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.



Page 8 has one column headings: "The National Game" "The Alleghenys Work Hard and Win the Day" "It was a Beautiful Contest Barring the Last Inning... See More  

Steve O'Neal 98 yard. punt...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 22, 1969  This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Denver Turns Spoiler In Victory Over Jets".



Tells of the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets in which Steve O'Neal had his famous 98 yard punt. This is a professional football record punt.



Other news of the day. Some small bindin... See More  

Baseball's opening season... Philadelphia Phillies, Robin Roberts...

PARADE MAGAZINE of the Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 1953  The front cover of the issue features a photo of Robin Roberts, top pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Inside the issue is "This Monday, Ike Starts Pitching" with sub head "The president 9first ex-'pro' ballplayer to be Chief Executive) will start the 1953 season -- and carry on an honored old s... See More  

Byron Nelson wins... PGA golf...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 18, 1946 



* Byron Nelson wins 

* New Orleans Open - PGA golf 



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Byron Nelson New Orleans Open Winner" with a one column photo of Byron Nelson. Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition save for minor margin wear.



wikipedia notes: The Zurich Cla... See More  

Baseball...

POLICE GAZETTE, New York City, New York, May 23, 1925



* Early sport's related magazine

* Baseball & more



Inside has a half page photo of President Calvin Coolidge throwing out the first ball at Washington to start the 1925 baseball season.



Many other photos of various sports stars & celebrities throughout this 24 page issue. See photos for some of what's in here.... See More  

Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis dies...

THE STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1944. Page 8 of this issue has a two column head: "Baseball Commissioner Dies In Chicago at 78" with much text on him and his career.  Nice condition, complete issue.

Ronald Reagan attends...

Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984



* Richard Petty's 200th win

* Firecracker 400 - Daytona

* NASCAR



The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th"  First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More  

NCAA basketball "Game of the Century"...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 20, 1968



* NCAA college basketball

* "Game of the Century" (day of)

* Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins

* Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul Jabbar"



Page 5 has a one column heading: "Capacity Crowd Expected in Astrodome" This would be the game that # 2 Houston Cougars beat # 1 UCLA Bruins, ending their 47 game w... See More  

The Orleans Drinking Club...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., September 25, 1847 



* Uncommon sport's related periodical 



Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Inside has the summaries and scores of two cricket matches, plus the lyrics of the "Song Of The "Orleans Drinking Club".



Other topics throughout. Some foxing ... See More