Willie Mays batting title in 1954....
Item #571833
September 27, 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
Ernie Koy & Emmett Mueller HRs...
Item #571797
April 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 20, 1938
* Ernie Koy and Emmett Mueller
* Home runs in 1st at bats in MLB baseball - Brooklyn Dodgers & Philadelphia Phillies
This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 28: "Six-Run Rally in Eighth Wins for the Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Koy Gets Circuit Smash" "Delivers Initial T... See More
The Detroit Tigers for 1931...
Item #571794
April 05, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 5, 1931
* 1931 Detroit Tigers photos
* Major league baseball mlb
This is just the "Rotogravure Section" filled with various photos. The prime content is on page 2, as it is entirely taken up with 35 photos of players of "The Tigers" Major League baseball team. Near the middle is the schedule for the 1931 season. A very displayable item.
Co... See More
Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...
Item #571675
September 23, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966
* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)
Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More
Mel Ott death...
Item #571567
November 22, 1958
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 22, 1958
* Mel Ott death
* New York Giants
* Major league baseball
This 46 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "OTT DIES IN OPERATING ROOM OF CRASH HURTS" with subhead and photo of Ott. (see) Much more in the sport's section.
Tells of the death a famous major league baseb... See More
Grover Alexander 300th victory...
Item #571534
September 21, 1924
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 21, 1924 This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "PIRATES BEAT BROOKLYN AND GIANTS LOSE TO CUBS" with subheads that include: "Cubs Score Four Runs in 12th to Beat Giants by 7 to 3..." and more with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned within the repo... See More
1958 World Series of baseball...
Item #571530
October 10, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, October 10, 1958
* 1958 World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves
* Final game - Yankees champions
This 50+ page newspaper has various headlines and photos on the front page of the sport's section (inside) concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions.
... See More
New York Mets in 1st place debut...
Item #571479
September 11, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 11, 1969
* New York Mets in 1st place (1st time)
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 64 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 46: "Mets on Top As Cubs Lose" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Research shows this win against the Expos moved the New York Mets into first place for the first time in th... See More
Baseball... Horseracing... Pirates...
Item #571441
August 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1865 The front page of this issue features an article concerning horse racing under the heading "Sports of the Turf". Additional headlines include: "The Grand Two-Mile Race for Three-Year Olds", "Revenue Colt of Baltimore and Winner of the Purse", "The Second Race of Mile Heats", "The Lexingto... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...
Item #177844
January 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg. Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett. Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimbl... See More
1941 New York Yankees pennant...
Item #571331
September 05, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 5, 1941
* New York Yankees - Major League Baseball
* Earliest pennant ever won
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 25: "Yanks Clinch 12th Pennant" with subheads that include: "FLAG RACE WON IN RECORD TIME" "Yanks' Pennant Victory, Sixth Under McCarthy, Earliest in American League Ann... See More
Grover Cleveland Alexander death...
Item #571278
November 05, 1950
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
Eddie Collins death...
Item #571215
March 26, 1951
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
Nap Lajoie death...
Item #571214
February 08, 1959
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 8, 1959 This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8 of the sport's section (inside):
* LATE 'NAP' LAJOIE'S .422 MARK STILL STANDS AS AL BATTING RECORD
with subheads and photo of Lajoie. (see)
This tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Nap Lajoie.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, oth... See More
Al Simmons death...
Item #571190
May 27, 1956
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)
Tells of... See More
Mickey Cochrane death...
Item #571189
June 29, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29 1962 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 43: "Late Mickey Cochrane Was Fierce Competitor in 1930's" with pictorial of Cochrane. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Mickey Cochrane.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
MLB returns to Baltimore, Maryland...
Item #571152
April 16, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 16, 1954
* MLB baseball back in Baltimore, Maryland
* 1st game in 52 years
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 40: "350,000 Welcome Orioles at Home" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the return of MLB baseball to the city of Baltimore, Maryland for the first time in 52 years.
Other news of the day t... See More
Walter Johnson death...
Item #571136
December 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 11, 1946
* Walter Johnson death
* Washington Senators
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31 that include: "WALTER JOHNSON DIES IN CAPITAL, 59" "Pitching Star for Washington Senators 21 Years Held Many Baseball Records" and more with photo of Johnson. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
... See More
Tris Speaker death...
Item #571135
December 09, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1958
* Tris Speaker death
* Cleveland Indians - Boston Red Sox
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Tris Speaker, Great 'Gray Eagle,' Is Dead" "Hall of Fame Outfielder, 70, Suffers Heart Attack; Has Lifetime Average of .344" with photo of Speaker. (see)
Tells of the d... See More
Cap Anson death in 1922...
Item #571126
April 15, 1922
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 15, 1922
* Cap 'Pop' Anson death
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "MANY TRIBUTES FOR 'POP' ANSON" "Former Associates Call Him Greatest Hero of Base Ball; Was 70 Years Old"
Tells of the death of famous baseball star Cap Anson.
Other news of the day. Light br... See More
Baseball... Elephant hunting... Cockfighting...
Item #571043
April 11, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857 As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. Another page features an article on "Elepha... See More
1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...
Item #570931
August 12, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951
* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st color television coverage in MLB
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.
Though not mentioned in the reporting, WCBS-TV televises... See More
Babe Ruth is near death...
Item #570767
August 12, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
Near the middle of the front page is a one column report headed: "Babe Ruth Still Critical, Say Doctors" with the text taking four inches (see photos). The Babe would pass away four days later.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
... See More
McCoole vs. Jones boxing fight announced... Baseball...
Item #570683
August 31, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1867 The frontpage of this issue contains a small article announcing "The McCool and Jones Prize Fight". "It is understood that the fight between Mike McCool and Aaron Jones for the championship of the United States will take place somewhere in Butler county, Ohio... The fight will commence between 6 and 8 o'clock in the morning." ... See More
Winter Sports Number...
Item #570446
December 12, 1912
LESLIE'S, New York, December 12, 1912 The front cover is entitled "Winter Sports Number" of this issue features two young ladies and an older gentleman ice skating. This issue features articles as: "Domesticity To Rule the White House" which features a photo of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson; "Leslie's 57 Years Young"; "The Old Fan Says Baseball is the only sport that holds... See More
Jim Palmer 1st MLB win...
Item #570099
May 17, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 17, 1965
* Jim Palmer 1st MLB victory
* Baltimore Orioles
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 13-C: "1st Homer, 1st Victory" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the very 1st win by Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer. He also hit a home run in this game as well.
Other news of the day. Good condition... See More
Most doubles in MLB game...
Item #569996
July 13, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1931
* Most doubles hit in baseball games
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 20 that include: "CARDS, CUBS DIVIDE; CROWD SETS RECORDS", "23 Doubles in Second Game, New Major League Record" and more with box scores.
After setting a major league record in the first game wi... See More
Babe Ruth suspension...
Item #569897
September 05, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, September 5, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspension
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Yankees Meet Athletics Today Without Babe Ruth" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in a NYC paper.
Also Babe Ruth's personal column.
Other news of the day with much on the recent USS Shenan... See More
General William Walker...
Item #569437
September 24, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 24, 1860 Page one has an interesting article dated August 29, 1860, "Nicaragua-The American Minister-An Ultimatum-Walker And His Chances", which has about 10 linera inches of text regarding Walker, his arrival at Truxillo, and an encouragement to resist him. Two additional articles within the issue also provide comments on the last days... See More
First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...
Item #569298
July 31, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909
* First attempt to fly across the English Channel
* Early airplane - aviation
* Baseball
The front page has two half page photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at S... See More
Most runs in 1st inning MLB history....
Item #569139
May 22, 1952
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
Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball...
Item #569136
September 07, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, September 7, 1925
* Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Ruth Reinstated, Will Play To-Day"
Other news of the day. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Tony Conigliaro hit by pitch...
Item #569065
August 19, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 19, 1967
* Tony Congliaro hit by pitch
* Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Conigliaro Injured, Will Be Sidelined" with subhead and photo of him being carried off the field. (see)
Tells of Boston Red Sox star Tony Conigliaro being hit by a pitch w... See More
1st MLB game ending after midnight...
Item #569064
August 18, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 18, 1937
* 1st MLB baseball game ending after midnight
* Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* Electric lighting in it's infancy
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:
* 20,302 SEE CARDINALS OVERCOME REDS, 8-6
* Bordagaray Leads Attack With Four Hits in Fourth Night Game of 1937 in Majors
Tells of the very 1st major leag... See More
Ty Cobb quits Detroit Tigers... Player and manager...
Item #569050
November 04, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 4, 1926
* Ty Cobb quits Detroit Tigers (player and manager)
* Baseball player to move to Philadelphia
This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Ty Cobb's Career Closes With Resignation from Leadership at Detroit"
Also a banner headline on page 18: "MAJOR LEAGUES LOSE... See More
KDKA broadcasts 1st MLB game...
Item #568992
August 06, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1921
* Historic game in broadcasting
* Pittsburgh Pirates - KDKA ***
This 18 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 6: "CORSAIRS TAKE ANOTHER" "Make It Three Straight Over Phillies by 8 to 5 Score" with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned, Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA provides its listen... See More
Ernie Harwell 1st game broadcast....
Item #568944
August 05, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1948
* Ernie Harwell very 1st game as the announcer
* Brooklyn Dodgers - Ebbets Field
* MLB Baseball
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26:
* Giants Lose Twice to Cards, Drop to 4th as Dodgers Win and Take 3d Place
with subheads that include: "Dodgers Set Back Cubs by 5 to 4 On Single by Edwards in the Ninth" and mo... See More
Yellow baseballs 1st use in MLB....
Item #568943
August 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1938 This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 22: "Hubbell Routed as Giants Lose to Cubs; Dodgers Capture Two; Yanks Beaten" with subheads that include: "Dodgers return to Fifth Place By Routing Cardinals, 6-2, 9-3" "...Yellow Ball Used in Opener..." and more with box scores.
As an experiment, bright yellow ... See More
Longest (baseball) scoring streak ends...
Item #568942
August 03, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 3, 1931
* New York Yankees
* Start of longest non-shutout games
* Last shutout for 308 upcoming games
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline: "Yankees Break Even" with subheads that include: "40,000 SEE YANKS DIVIDE IN BOSTON" "Ruth's Bat Helps Win First by 4-1, Then Moore ... See More
Ted Williams Hall of Fame inductee...
Item #568795
July 26, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1966
* Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox
* Baseball Hall of Fame induction
This 38 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 28: "TED, CASEY HAVE THEIR DAY" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 1966 inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Included were Ted Williams and ... See More
Most home runs in MLB game...
Item #568740
June 24, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit setting a new MLB baseball record for most in a... See More
Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...
Item #568719
July 13, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1945
* Tommy Holmes breaks record
* National League consecutive game hitting streak ends
* MLB Baseball - Boston Braves
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "HOLMES IS STOPPED; CUBS, BRAVES SPLIT" "37-Game Hitting Streak Halted as Bruins Win 11th in Row..." with box scores and photo... See More
Willie Mays 3,000th hit...
Item #568648
July 19, 1970
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970
* Willie Mays 3,000th hit
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)
Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor sp... See More
1951 World Series of baseball...
Item #568601
October 11, 1951
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
Yankees win the 1956 World Series....
Item #568556
October 11, 1956
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
Home run in every inning MLB game...
Item #568492
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1929
* 1 home run in each inning (9)
* MLB baseball game
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "9 HOMERS IN GAME AS PIRATES TRIUMPH" "Phils Defeated, 15-9, as Clubs Come Within One Circuit Blow of Record" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pit... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #568242
October 13, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 13, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* New York Giants World Champions
* MLB baseball (FINAL GAME)
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AHEAD, 1-0, IN EIGHTH BATTLE OF WORLD'S SERIES" "Waite Hoyt Again Goes In to Halt Onward Rush of National Leaguers" and m... See More
Bobby Bonds MLB debut Grand Slam HR...
Item #568134
June 26, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 26, 1968
* Bobby Bonds
* San Francisco Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Giants' Rookie Bonds Grand Slams In Debut"
Tells of Bobby Bonds becoming the first player in modern baseball history to hit a grand slam home run in his MLB debut.
Other news of the day. Minor spi... See More
1st night game for New York Yankees...
Item #568132
June 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 27, 1939 This 48 page newspaper has nice banner headline on page 29: "33,074 See Yankees Lose to the Athletics in Champions' First Game at Night" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first night baseball game in which the New York Yankees participated in. The game was played in Philadelphia.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag e... See More
Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenburg...
Item #568126
January 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 19, 1947
* Henry Benjamin 'Hank' Greenburg
* Detroit Tigers - Pittsburgh Pirates
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the first page of the sport's section (near the back, section 5): "GREENBURG IS SOLD FOR 'SIZABLE SUM' TO THE PIRATES" "Detroit Parts With Home Run King When Others in League Decline to ... See More
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