Jackie Robinson heading to the Giants?

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Dec. 19, 1956 



* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?

* Brooklyn Dodgers baseball

* New York Giants - MLB



Page 3 has a great, full page article on Jackie Robinson with a banner headline: "History-Maker Jackie Crosses Bridge" "Robinson to Decide by Jan. 10 on Shift to Polo Grounds" with smaller heads: "Goes to Giants for $35,000 and Little... See More  

Yankees win the 1956 World Series....

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1956 



* Yankees win the Major League World Series 

* Photos of Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel 

* Article by Mickey Mantle 



The sports page has the various reports concerning the Yankees winning the baseball World Series, with articles headed: "Series One of he Best" "Victorious Casey Impressed by Pitchers, N... See More  

Ted Williams fined for spitting at fans...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1956



* Ted Williams fined for spitting at fans

* Boston Red Sox

* MLB baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "TED SPATS DEFIANCE AT $5,000 FINE FOR SPITTING AT FANS" with other related headlines on page 14. (see)



Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good co... See More  

Al Simmons death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 27, 1956 



* Al Simmons death 

* Philadelphia Athletics 



This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Al Simmons Leaves Host Of Baseball Achievements" "Man With 'Foot-in-Bucket' Stance Dies of Heart Attack at Age of 54"  with photo of Simmons. (see)



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Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955



* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time

* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)



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Cy Young death in 1955...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955 



* Honus Wagner death 

* Pittsburgh Pirates 



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"



Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More  

1955 World Series... The First World Series MVP, John Podres...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1955



* Brooklyn Dodgers are World Series champions

* Finally beats New York Yankees

* Major league baseball - Bums no more

* Johnny Podres - 1st World Series MVP



This 48 page newspaper has various headings in the sport's section (page 40) regarding the recent victory for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1955 World Series that in... See More  

Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955



* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game

* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:  "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.



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Chicago White Sox most runs....

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  

Willie Mays batting title in 1954....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 27, 1954  This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 14: "Mays and Avila Earn Batting Championships" "Giants' Sparkplug Finishes With .345; Indians' Star Hits .341; Williams Fall Short" with box scores and photo of Mays. (see)



With three hits in the season Finale, Willie Mays wins the batting tit... See More  

Schenectady NY Little League champions....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1954



* Schenectady NY New York

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



Near the bottom of page 26 is a one column heading: "Schenectady Nine Little Loop Champ" (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Schenectady, New York winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This event w... See More  

Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954



* Terry Brennan named head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More  

1953 World Series of baseball...

THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, October 1, 1953 



* 1953 World Series of baseball (game 1) 

* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 5th in a row for Yanks 



This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

"Yankees Win Again, 4-2" with inning by inning reporting and small photos of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. (see)



Other news of the day... See More  

1953 St. Louis Browns last game... Baltimore Orioles...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28, 1953 



* St. Louis Browns last MLB game 

* Baltimore Orioles to be born 



This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "American League Turns Down Transfer of St. Louis Browns' Franchise to Baltimore" with subheads and related photo. (see)



Also a one column headline on page 25: "Minoso&... See More  

Mr. First Base... Ferris Fain...

THE DETROIT NEWS (This Week Magazine section only), Detroit, MI, April 19, 1953  The front cover has a great photo titled, "Mr. First Base: He's Ferris Fain, Now Of The Chicago White Sox...", with additional coverage on page two. Fain  was a two-time American League batting champion and five time All-Star. He was known for having a bad temper, which ultimately impacted his ... See More  

Mel Ott quits baseball...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953 



* Mel Ott quits baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"



Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.



wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2, 1909 – No... See More  

Norwalk CT Little League champions....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1952



* Norwalk CT Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "NORWALK ANNEXES LITTLE LOOP TITLE" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Norwalk, Connecticut winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I sus... See More  

Most runs in 1st inning MLB history....

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 22, 1952  This 80 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 61) "Records in Brooklyn" with subheads that include: "5 Are Made in 1 Inning" and more with box scores. (see)



Tells of the Brooklyn Dodgers breaking the MLB baseball record for most runs in one inning at the time. It i... See More  

Willie Mays drafted by U.S. Army...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1952



* Willie Mays "The Say Hey Kid"

* New York Giants baseball player

* Drafted by the United States Army (Korean War)



The top of page 33 has a seven column heading: "Mays of Giants Is Found Acceptable for Draft After Second Test" with subheads and photo of Mays taking the aptitude test. (see images)

Complete with 52 pages, light toning a... See More  

1951 World Series of baseball...

Leominster Daily Enterprise, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 11, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has various headlines on pages 10 & 11: "Stengel Is Atop Baseball World With Three Titles in Three Years to Mark 3 Years As Yankee Manager" "Bauer Tells How He Made the Catch for Final Out of Game" with 2 photos. (see) Other news of the day.



Light browning with minor spine we... See More  

1st MLB game televised coast to coast...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 2, 1951 



* 1st MLB game televised coast to coast 

* Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Giants (playoff)



This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Giants Take Opener" and "Bums Face Elimination". Much more on page 18 with headlines, photos and stats with banner headline: "2 Homers Pace Giants to... See More  

Stamford, Connecticut Little League champions....

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., August 26, 1951



* Stamford, Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "STAMFORD TOSSERS ARE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS ON 3-0 WIN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Stamford, Connecticut winning the World Series championsh... See More  

Ty Cobb testifies...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 31, 1951 



* Ty Cobb - retired baseball player 

* Emanuel Celler committee 



This 24 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 15: "Cobb, Frick Testify in Favor of Reserve Clause" with subheads (see photos).



1st report coverage of Ty Cobb testifying in front of Emanuel Celler's Congressional committee in Washingt... See More  

Eddie Collins death...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 26, 1951



* Eddie Collins death

* Chicago White Sox - Philadelphia

* Major league baseball - MLB



This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 21: "'Immortal' Dies at 63, Red Sox Wear Black" and "Base Ball Mourns Hall of Fame Hero, 25 Years a Player, Then an Executive" with pictorial. (see) Tells of the death of famous major le... See More  

Grover Cleveland Alexander death...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1950 



* Grover Cleveland Alexander death 

* Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs 



This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"



Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland... See More