Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675698
May 02, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, May 2, 1988
* Michael Jordan makes NBA history
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
* 1st player to score 50+ points in consecutive games
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan's 55 lifts Bulls to 2-0 lead" with photo of Jordan. (see)
Complete with all sections (38 pages), very nice condition.
... See More
John L. Sullivan vs. Tug Wilson...
Item #675642
July 19, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 19, 1882
* John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing
Page 3 has one column headings: "Sick Sullivan" "He Suffers More Than His English opponent" "Wilson Challenges the Boston Boy to Fight for the Belt" (see)
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In 1882, Wilso... See More
Triple crown Seattle Slew loses 1st in 1977...
Item #675555
July 04, 1977
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 4, 1977
* Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Loses 1st race to J. O. Tobin
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "J.O. TOBIN AND SHOE SLAY THE SLEW" with subheads and a few related photos. Nice for display. Great to have in this West Coast publication.
Sport's secti... See More
Ted Drake's seven goals record soccer game...
Item #675551
December 15, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 15, 1935
* Ted Drake - Arsenal football club (soccer)
* Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, England
* Seven goals - top-flight record game
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "SOCCER MARK SET AS 60,000 LOOK ON" with subheads that include: "Seven Goals by Drake of Arsenal Best Under English League's New Rule"... See More
Lou Gehrig hits 4 home runs in a row....
Item #675537
June 04, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees baseball
* Lou Gehrig (Iron Horse)
* 4 home runs in single game
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Gehrig Hits Four Consecutive Home Runs to Equal Record Of Robert Lowe Made in 1894" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small tear along the top margin, generally nice.
... See More
Carl Lewis wins 2nd gold medal in 1984...
Item #675519
August 07, 1984
USA TODAY, Aug. 7, 1984
* Carl Lewis wins 2nd of 4 gold medals
* 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The front page has a headline that reads: "Lewis gets gold--but short of record" with photo of Lewis and more. Lewis was trying to Match Jesse Owens four gold medals he won in 1936 Berlin. Lewis would achieve this in the following days,. Much more on the 1984 Summer Olympics ... See More
Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675505
May 11, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, May 11, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
The front page of the sport's section has a action photo showing Michael Jordan with heading: "Jordan's Star rises higher" Also a two column heading: "Chicago's equalizer in control" which is a nice report on Jordan's skills.
Complete with al... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1930 Southeastern Open....
Item #675476
April 02, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 2, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins Southeastern Open
* PGA professional golf tournament - Augusta, Georgia
* The beginning of his famed grand slam
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Jones Adds Southwestern Golf Title to His Long String" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning the 1930 Southeastern Open... See More
Jesse Ownens shines for Ohio State...
Item #675474
June 21, 1936
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 21, 1936
* Jesse Owens Wins 4 events w/ one World record
* NCAA Track and Field Championships (Chicago)
* Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany on the horizon
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "TROJANS TAKE TEAM HONORS; OWENS WINNER OF 4 EVENTS" First report coverage continues on page 2 with a nice p... See More
Muhammad Ali's 1st fight back...
Item #675473
October 27, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. October 27, 1970
* Muhammad Ali first fight back
* Heavyweight boxing vs. Jerry Quarry
The top of page 7 has a five column headline: "Ali Returns To Ring After 3 1/2 Years For 3rd-Round TKO Win Over Quarry" and more.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In... See More
Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year...
Item #675415
May 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1985
* Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The top of page 14 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Jordan Outpolls Olajuwon, 57 1/2 Votes to 20 1/2, as the NBA Rookie of the Year" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #675408
June 15, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 15, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Fight World Acclaims Baer New Heavyweight Champion; Carnera Stopped in 11th Round" with nice photo of Baer.
Complete with 20m pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the s... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933
* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame
* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup...
Item #675368
June 07, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 7, 2007
* Anaheim Ducks win their only Stanley Cup
* National Hockey League - NHL
* California's very first team champions
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Scott Niedermayer holding up the Stanley Cup trophy. Also a three column heading: "Ducks get last laugh--and the Cup to show for it"... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #675354
November 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 27, 1932
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset
* Loads of text w/ photos
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME UPSETS ARMY ELEVEN, 21-0, AS 80,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and three related photos. (see)
Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "Dazzling Aerial and Running Attack Enables No... See More
Dodgers win the National League pennant...
Item #675352
September 30, 1959
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, Sept. 30, 1959
* Los Angeles Dodgers win NL Pennant
* 1st Pennant since moving from Brooklyn
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline announces: "L.A. DODGERS CHAMPIONS ! " with a related subhead and two large photos of the last game. This was their National League championship & they would go on to win t... See More
Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest w/ photo...
Item #675342
February 07, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1988
* Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
* Iconic photo at Chicago Stadium
The front page of the sport's section has a one of Jordan's iconic photos showing him in action in the 1988 slam dunk contest which was held at Chicago Stadium. The top of page 4 of this section has a banner heading: "Jordan Wins Dunk Cont... See More
1989 iconic Michael Jordan's "The Shot" w/ photo...
Item #675340
May 09, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8 & 9, 1989
* Michael Jordan's "The Shot" w/ iconic photo
* Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball
* A two issue set
The front page of the sport's section of the May 8th issue has a one column heading: "Jordan Takes Air Out of Cavaliers, and Bulls Advance" First report coverage continues inside this section. (see)
The top of page 7 ... See More
Michael Jordan retires from the Bulls in 1999...
Item #675305
January 14, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 14, 1999
* Michael Jordan's official retirement
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The front page has a three column photo of Jordan during his press conference with quote. (see) Also a two column heading: "Michael Jordan Makes It Official: He's Gone" with subhead.
The front page of the sport''s section has a larger photo of Jordan with head... See More
Michael Jordan's father killed in 1993
Item #675263
August 14, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 14, 1993
* James R. Jordan Sr. killed
* Michael Jordan's father
* Chicago Bulls basketball
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Father of Michael Jordan, NBA Superstar, Found Dead" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with a few related photos.
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling ... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675247
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675246
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...
Item #675213
January 23, 1984
USA TODAY, Jan. 23, 1984
* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa
The front page has a headline that reads: "Raiders go Hog-wild, 38-9" with subhead and two related photos. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Raiders super in rout" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more i... See More
Very 1st Masters golf tournament in 1934...
Item #675210
March 25, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 25, 1934
* Very 1st Masters golf tournament
* 3rd day results - Horton Smith
* Augusta Ga Georgia
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "HORTON SMITH'S 212 LEADS JONES 10 STROKES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was the 3rd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant iss... See More
The real "Cinderella Man" to win the boxing title...
Item #675172
June 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1935
* Cinderella Man famous upset win (2 days prior)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* James Braddock vs. Max Baer
The sport's section (page 28) has a banner headline: "Impressive Exhibition Given by Braddock as He Finishes Boxing Drills Here" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is t... See More
Willie Turnesa wins 1938 U.S. Amateur title...
Item #674953
September 18, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, September 18, 1938
* Amateur golfer Willie Turnesa
* Oakmont Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
The front page of this section has a seven column headline: "TURNESA TAKES U. S. AMATEUR GOLF TITLE, 8 AND 7" with subhead and 2 related photos. First report coverage on Willie Turnesa winning the U.S. Amateur cham... See More
Jimmy Demaret wins 1950 Masters golf tournament
Item #674950
April 10, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1950
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Demaret Takes Masters After Ferrier Blows Up" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1950 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 16 pages, light ... See More
Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....
Item #674949
August 14, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 14, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Wins Olympic gold in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany
* Early, same day first report
The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a nice banner headline: "U. OF WASHINGTON CREW WINS OLYMPIC EIGHT-OARED TITLE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the University of Washington H... See More
Washington crew breaks Olympic record in 1936....
Item #674947
August 12, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 12, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Breaks Olympic record in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany fame
Page 31 has a one column heading: "Huskies Reach Rowing Final" with subhead: "Washington Sets Course Record Winning Olympic Heat at Gruenau" (see) This crew would win the gold medal by upsetting the Nazi crew just 2 days late... See More
Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadelphia Eagles are born...
Item #674915
July 09, 1933
Sport's section only of the DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1933
* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Philadelphia Eagles
* Joins NFL football
Near the top of page 2 of this section is a small one column heading: "Pro Foot Ball Loop Now Has Ten Clubs" See image for brief text here. First report coverage on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles being awarded franchises by the National... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers to win their first World Series...
Item #674909
October 04, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1955
* Brooklyn Dodgers to be World Series champions
* Finally to beat New York Yankees (day of)
* Major league baseball - Bums no more
The front page has a three column heading: "Yankees Square Series By Beating Dodgers, 5-1" with subhead, related photo and box scores. (see) Much much in the sport's section on game 6 of the World Seri... See More
Game of the Century - FIFA World Cup (soccer)...
Item #674841
June 18, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 18, 1970
* Italy 4-3 over West Germany
* FIFA World Cup soccer
* Game of the Century
The sport's section (page 2) has a one column heading: "Soccer Cup" First report coverage on the semi-final games of the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Italy vs. West Germany match is known in the soccer World as the 'Game of the Century'. With soccer being a... See More
Rams win 2000 Super Bowl in a L.A. paper...
Item #674831
January 31, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 31, 2000
* St. Louis (Los Angeles) Rams
* Super Bowl XXXIV champions
* NFL - National Football League
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Isaac Bruce running for the winning touchdown. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Great Escape; Rams Stop Titans a Yard Short to Bring Title Home--to St. Louis&q... See More
Babe Ruth to Sign 1 Year with Yankees...
Item #674826
March 16, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, March 16, 1932
* Babe Ruth to sign 1 year contract
* New York Yankees (day of)
* Major League baseball MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Some One Ought to Tell Babe How Much $70,000 Really Is" with small photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, ... See More
Death of Dale Earnhardt... In a Daytona newspaper...
Item #674814
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001 (Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Crash)
* From the city where it happened
* Great for framing or as a memento
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrac... See More
Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing crown...
Item #674758
April 29, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28 & 29, 1967
* Cassius Clay changes name to Muhammad Ali
* Stripped of the Heavyweight boxing title belt
* For avoiding Vietnam War military draft
The April 28th issue has a one column heading on the front page: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see) The April 29th issue has a one column heading on page 4: "Cla... See More
Pat Riley takes over for the Lakers...
Item #674755
November 20, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1981
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball
* Pat Riley takes over as head coach
* "Showtime" era is born - Magic Johnson
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The front page has a banner headline: "Coach Fired in Lakers Feud" with subhead: "Dismissal Comes After Magic Johnson Attack" The front page of the sport's section has a ... See More
Kobe Bryant... Straight out of High School...
Item #674726
June 28, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1996
* Kobe Bryant drafted out of High School
* About to become a Los Angeles Laker
The front page of the sport's section has a headline that reads: "Divac Is Stirring Up Hornet's Nest With Retirement Threat" with photo. Also a small inset that regards Bryant as a "...once-in-a-lifetime kind of talent..." (see)
The top of page 7 of th... See More
Death of Gene Autry, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #674634
October 03, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1998
* Gene Autry death (1st report)
* American singer, actor & more
* "The Singing Cowboy"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features a photo of Gene Autry, beneath which is a two column head: "Cowboy Tycoon Gene Autry" with subhead. Much more on pages 28 & 29 with related photos. Loads of text. And more related cove... See More
Ad for a return trip on the Titanic...
Item #674590
April 09, 1912
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 9, 1912
* Pre Sinking the RMS Titanic
* Return trip home advertisement
* Just 1 day prior to departure
Published shortly before the world's largest ship--the "unsinkable" Titanic--would make history by sinking in the North Atlantic, this newspaper contains an advertisement on page 11 for the return trip of the Titanic. Obviously a trip which wou... See More
Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #674584
December 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936
* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
* Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio
The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Trophy ... See More
1934 Professional Wrestling match (fake?)....
Item #674581
November 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1934
* Early professional wrestling
* Secret exposed for the 1st time ?
Page 29 has a one column heading: "LONDOS CONQUERS MARSHALL ON MAT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Jim Londos vs. Everett Marshall pro wrestling match in which was made famous with the exposing of the sport being fake.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Jeffries wins the heavyweight title... front page illustration
Item #674580
June 10, 1899
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., June 10, 1899
* James Jeffries wins heavyweight boxing title
* w/ illustration - vs. Robert Fitzsimmons
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "JEFFRIES IS CHAMPION" "Easily Defeats Fitzsimmons In The Great Battle" and more with illustration of Jeffries. Also round by round coverage.
Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, 2 larg... See More
1933 Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #674579
October 08, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, October 8, 1933
* New York Giants are champions
* Washington Senators
* World Series MLB Baseball
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GIANTS WIN WORLD TITLE, DEFEATING SENATORS 4-3 ON OTT'S HOMER IN 10TH" with subheads and box scores.
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) title match vs. Ernie Terrell...
Item #674564
February 07, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 7, 1967
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* Ernie Terrell
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Clay Humiliates Terrell; Folley Seen Next Foe" with photo. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In 1967, Ali and Terrell met ... See More
New York Giants win Super Bowl XXI...
Item #674498
January 21, 1987
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1987
* New York Giants win - champions
* Phil Simms vs. John Elway
* Super Bowl XXI - NFL Football
* vs. Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl
The front page has a headline: "Giants: Bronc-busters" with photo of Phil Simms in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Giants win biggest one" with subheads and 2 related p... See More
San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XIX...
Item #674495
January 21, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #674469
October 08, 1984
USA TODAY, October 8, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton breaks Brown's Record". (see) First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete with all sections (44 pages), very nice condition.... See More
Hoop Jr. Wins Kentucky Derby... Eddie Arcaro...
Item #674455
June 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 10, 1945
* Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Jockey Eddie Arcaro
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "HOOP JR. BEATS POT O' LUCK IN $86,875 KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads, 2 related photos and racing chart. Nice for display.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's ... See More
Bob Gibson's 17 S.O. World Series game...
Item #674454
October 03, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 3, 1968
* Bob Gibson' famous 17 strikeout game
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball
The front page has reporting on game 1 of the 1968 World Series in which Bob Gibson broke the record for most strikeouts. This record still stands today. The headline reads: "Cardinals Cop Opener" with subhead: "Bob Gibson Sets New Strik... See More
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