Rogers Hornsby 1921 batting crown....

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, January 6, 1921



* Rogers Hornsby batting crown

* St. Louis Cardinals

* Major league baseball



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13: "ROGERS HORNSBY LED BATTERS IN NATIONAL", "Cardinal Infielder Has Average of .370 and Made Most Hits With 218" with nice nice of Hornsby with caption: "NATIONAL BATTING C... See More  

More on the "fixed" 1919 World Series scandal...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 1, 1920 



* Chicago White Sox

* Black Sox scandal

* 1919 World Series vs. Red



The ftpg. has one column heads, a portion of which refers to the infamous "Black Sox" scandal: "Brooklyn Players Questioned Today" "But District Attorney Withholds Evidence--White Sox Players on Stand at Chicago".

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One of the best headlines on the "Black Sox" scandal to be had...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1920 



* Chicago White "Black" Sox - players suspended

* World Series Scandal breaks

* Best publication to be had (extremely rare)



Among the most desired reports in all of baseball history are those covering the infamous "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919, in which players of the Chicago White Sox were accused of gambling on th... See More  

The 1919 World Series baseball scandal begins to unfold...

LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, Sept. 29, 1920 



* Chicago White "Black" Sox

* World Series Scandal breaks

* Players suspended from team



The banner headline above the masthead announces the beginning of the investigation into the infamous 1919 World Series betting scheme, or the 'Black Sox' World Series: "INDICT BASEBALL GAMBLERS".

The first column subhead: "Will... See More  

"Black Sox" scandal players are indicted...

NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1920 



* Chicago White "Black" Sox

* World Series Scandal breaks

* Players suspended from team

* Pitcher Eddie Cicotte

* Shoeless Joe Jackson



The front page features one of the more infamous & noteworthy headlines in the world of professional baseball, announcing the indictment of eight players in the 1919 World Series betting scandal.

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The 1919 World Series baseball scandal begins to unfold...

LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, Sept. 22, 1920  The banner headline above the masthead announces the beginning of the investigation into the infamous 1919 World Series betting scheme, or the 'Black Sox' World Series: "BIG BASEBALL PROBE OPENS".

The first column subhead: "Johnson Is Called In Diamond Scandal" referring to Ban Johnson, president of the American League.

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Site for the original Yankee Stadium found?...

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1920 



* Old Yankee Stadium site found ?

* "The House that Ruth Built" nears

* Best publication to be had ?



As for Yankee history, this issue has a gem report on what was to have become the site for the original Yankee Stadium. The top of page 13 has a column headed: "Terms Agreed Upon For Yankees' Park" "Building Conditions Cause ... See More  

Charles Comiskey robbery & murder plot...

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  

Ray Chapman skull fractured death...

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 19, 1920 



* Ray Chapman skull fractured death 

* Cleveland Indians 

* Only MLB baseball fatality 



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6 that include: "MANY TO ATTEND CHAPMAN FUNERAL" and more. (see)



Chapman is the 1st and only baseball player to be killed as a result of a maj... See More  

Seventeen year-old Lou Gehrig leads his high school team to the championship...

NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1920 



* Very early Lou Gehrig

* Brooklyn High School star



A very significant issue for any Lou Gehrig collector as this newspaper contains the very first  mention of Lou Gehrig for his baseball prowess (one earlier mention was for football) in this venerable newspaper.

Page 17 contains a rather short report headed: "Title For Commerce Nine" &quo... See More  

Baseball stars of 1920...

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, May 20, 1920  Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has a two-page spread headed: "Baseball Players of Major Leagues Who Figure as Stars of the Present Season in Box and Field." Includes action photos of Waite Hoyt, Everett Scott, Lee Meadows, "Cactus" Cravath and Walter Johnson, with more photos of "Perkins and Perry... See More  

Babe Ruth's first game as a Yankee...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 15, 1920



* Babe Ruth makes his Yankees debut

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The top of page 9 has a brief & inconspicuous mention of the game in which Babe Ruth made his first appearance as a New York Yankee, it being an inauspicious beginning with the top of the column reading: "Babe Ruth, the $150,00 wonder muffed a fly and the lowly Athlet... See More  

Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Jan. 7, 1920 



* Babe Ruth sold to the Yankees (historic)

* New York Yankees (1st report)

* MLB baseball - Boston Red Sox



When it comes to baseball memorabilia on the immortal Babe Ruth, of which there is always much interest, this is one of the best. The sports page reports the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

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Babe Ruth demands $20,000 for the 1920 season, or he will retire...

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 26, 1919 



* Babe Ruth to retire ?

* Demands high salary



Page 4 has an article headed: "Ruth Says He Will Retire" " 'Through With Major League Baseball' Unless Red Sox Agree to Pay Him $20,000 for Season of 1920---Not to Become a Boxer".

Great to have this report in a Boston newspaper, and perhaps only to be found in a Boston... See More  

Babe Ruth sets new home run record...

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1919 



* Babe Ruth's very 1st home run record

* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball



Near the top of the 2nd section (page 9) is a report headed: "Ruth's New Record"  noting in part: "Babe Ruth made back numbers of all official and unofficial records yesterday afternoon when he knocked his 28th home run. It was a terrifi... See More  

Babe Ruth 1st career grand slam HR...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 21, 1919 



* Babe Ruth 1st grand slam HR 

* Boston Red Sox 

* MLB baseball 



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines near the bottom of page 18 (sport's section): "RUTH WINS FOR RED SOX" "Home Run with Bases Filled Beats Browns by 6 to 4" with box scores (see photos).



1st report coverage on Babe Ruth hit... See More  

1918 Jim Thorpe & Chief Meyers baseball photo...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 22, 1918



* American athlete Jim Thorpe

* Chief Myers and Zach Wheat

* Native Americans in baseball



Page 11 has a two column pictorial with heading: "Redskins are Folding Their Tents And Stealing Away From The Majors" with text. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find is... See More  

1918 Jim Thorpe baseball photo...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 10, 1918



* American athlete Jim Thorpe photo

* Carlisle Indians football fame

* Tries out New York Giants baseball



Page 11 has a two column photo of Jim Thorpe with heading: "Jim Thorpe Sure Is a Persevering Guy" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More  

Babe Ruth re-signs with Red Sox...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918



* Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame)

* Boston Red Sox contract signing

* Major league baseball - MLB



This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting th... See More  

Complete set of newspapers reporting the 1917 World Series...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California  A complete set of eight issues reporting on 5 of the 6 games of  the 1917 Major League Baseball World Series (game 2 was played on a  Sunday; no Sunday issues printed), issues dated October 6 thru 15, 1917.



* Chicago White Sox become World Champions

* vs. New York Giants - MLB Baseball World Series

* Complete set of each game (-1) played ... See More  

Chicago White Sox 1917 baseball World Series...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 11, 1917



* New York Giants vs. Chicago White Sox

* World Series - Major league baseball MLB

* Pre Black Sox scandal



This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEW YORK WINS THE THIRD GAME", "Benton and Robertson Share Honors" and more with the subheads, photo and box scores... See More  

1917 Walter Johnson photo... Washington Senators...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Sept. 29, 1910



* Pitcher Walter Johnson strikeouts record

* Washington Senators - MLB baseball



Page 3 has a one column heading: "New Strike Out Record Made" with photo of a young Johnson with heading. (see)

Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

Bisbee deportation Arizona...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 13, 1917



* The Bisbee deportation (1sqt report)

* Striking mine workers - vigilantes



This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "I.W.W. DEPORTATION AT BISBEE, ARIZ.", "Military Censorship On--Authorities Alert From Mexico to Canada--Disturbers Demand Higher Wages". This is 1st report coverag... See More  

1917 Miller Huggins photo... St. Louis Cardinals...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 26, 1917



* Manager Miller Huggins photo & more

* St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball

* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth era fame



Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Is Miller Huggins To Be The Big Managerial Surprise Of Season" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ver... See More  

1917 Dan Shay murder case...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 10, 1917



* Manager Dan Shay - Milwaukee Brewers

* Arrested for murder of Negro Clarence Euell

* MLB Baseball - English Hotel - Indianapolis



Page 12 has a one column photo with heading: "Dan Shay Is Held On Murder Charge" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues ... See More