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Jean Harlow promotes Lucky Strike cigarettes...
Item #220609
January 05, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Jan. 5, 1932
* Actress Jean Harlow promotes Lucky Strike cigarettes
Pagte 8 contains a quite large (takes about half of the page) advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, with famed actress Jean Harlow endorsing them, including a quote by her (see photos). You get the complete 34 pg. issue, binding residue at the blank spine margin, otherwise... See More
New York Yankees....
Item #220534
July 18, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1947.
* New York Yankees
* Win 19 in a Row
This 36 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 11: "Yanks Win Double-Header to Tie League Record of 19 in Row" with subheads that include: "BOMBERS REPULSE INDIANS BY 3-1,7-2", "Raschi Hurls Six-Hitter", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice con
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* New York Yankees
* Win 19 in a Row
This 36 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 11: "Yanks Win Double-Header to Tie League Record of 19 in Row" with subheads that include: "BOMBERS REPULSE INDIANS BY 3-1,7-2", "Raschi Hurls Six-Hitter", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice con
Babe Ruth Hits His 50th...
Item #220469
September 24, 1920
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24, 1920.
* Babe Ruth hits 50th Home Run
A rather small report in the bottom half of the front page has a one column head: " 'BABE' MAKES 50TH HOME RUN" with the text reading: " 'Babe' Ruth made his 50th home run of the season in the first inning of today's game with Washington: at the Polo grounds. This is the m
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* Babe Ruth hits 50th Home Run
A rather small report in the bottom half of the front page has a one column head: " 'BABE' MAKES 50TH HOME RUN" with the text reading: " 'Babe' Ruth made his 50th home run of the season in the first inning of today's game with Washington: at the Polo grounds. This is the m
Deep South tornado outbreak...
Item #220445
March 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1932.
* Tornadoes Hit the Southeast
* Demopolis, Alabama
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "95 DEAD IN 4 STATES HIT BY TORNADOES; TOWNS LIE IN RUINS" with subhead: "Alabama Reports 86 Victims, Tennessee 6, Kentucky 2 and Georgia 1", "Hundreds Are Homeless", and mu
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* Tornadoes Hit the Southeast
* Demopolis, Alabama
This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "95 DEAD IN 4 STATES HIT BY TORNADOES; TOWNS LIE IN RUINS" with subhead: "Alabama Reports 86 Victims, Tennessee 6, Kentucky 2 and Georgia 1", "Hundreds Are Homeless", and mu
Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov killed in 1967...
Item #220435
April 24, 1967
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1967.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small bindings along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small bindings along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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1st Daytona Super Speedway Race 1959....
Item #220248
February 22, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 22, 1959.
* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
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* 1st Race at Daytona International Speedway
* Fireball Roberts
This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4-D: "134 MPH Speed Wins at Daytona" which tells of the very 1st race at Daytona International Speedway. This was a 200 mile race which sounds like what would be the modern day Busch Series race b
Adolph Coors III Kidnaped....
Item #220245
February 10, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 10, 1960.
* Coors Beer baron kidnapped
* Coors Beer baron kidnapped
This 40+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Kidnap Fear Spurs Hunt for Brewer" with a photo of Adolph Coors III. Other news of the day throughout. This issue has some margin wear which does affect some of the mentioned article. Also small binding holes along the spine.
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Cricket... front page illustration in color...
Item #220192
June 21, 1924
THE SCOUT, London, June 21, 1924.
* Cricket match color illustration cover
* Cricket reports and stories
Nice full front page illustration in color (see the photos) of cricket batter and catcher? Described on the front page as the "Special Cricket Number" and there is also cricket-related content inside. Published by the Boy Scouts organization. Measures 12 by 8 1/2 inc
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* Cricket match color illustration cover
* Cricket reports and stories
Nice full front page illustration in color (see the photos) of cricket batter and catcher? Described on the front page as the "Special Cricket Number" and there is also cricket-related content inside. Published by the Boy Scouts organization. Measures 12 by 8 1/2 inc
Wellington Avalanche 1910...
Item #220188
March 03, 1910
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, March 3, 1910.
* Wellington Avalanche Disaster
* Train buried
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATH LIST MAY EXCEED EIGHTY", "Details of Wreck of Two Northern Trains by Snowslide Are Still Incomplete", "Seventeen Known To Be Dead", "Thirty-Nine Passengers and Twenty-N
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* Wellington Avalanche Disaster
* Train buried
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATH LIST MAY EXCEED EIGHTY", "Details of Wreck of Two Northern Trains by Snowslide Are Still Incomplete", "Seventeen Known To Be Dead", "Thirty-Nine Passengers and Twenty-N
Lazzeri hits two grand slams in one game...
Item #220163
May 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1936 Banner headline on page 24: " Lazzeri Smashes Four Batting Records as Yanks Win; Giants, Dodgers Victors" and one column subheads: "Yanks Overwhelm Athletics, 25 To 2" "Lazzeri Sets American League Record by Driving In Eleven of the Runs" "Connects for 3 Homers" "Two Come With Bases Filled, New Mark for the Majo
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Lonely Hearts Killers Executed, 1951...
Item #220023
March 09, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9, 1951.
* Lonely Hearts Killers Get Electric Chair
* Martha Beck
* Raymond Fernandez
This 50 page newspaper has a somewhat small two line, one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "2 Die For Lonely Hearts Slaying". Other news of the day throughout. Slight browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good conditi
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* Lonely Hearts Killers Get Electric Chair
* Martha Beck
* Raymond Fernandez
This 50 page newspaper has a somewhat small two line, one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "2 Die For Lonely Hearts Slaying". Other news of the day throughout. Slight browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good conditi
Dario Resta Vanderbilt Cup, 1915...
Item #220020
March 07, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, March 7, 1915.
* Dario Resta
* Vanderbilt Cup
This 20+ page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 12 (sports section): "VANDY CUP RACE WON BY RESTA" with subhead: "Englishman Captures Second Big Classic in Two Weeks at Panama-Pacific Exposition". Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little marg
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* Dario Resta
* Vanderbilt Cup
This 20+ page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 12 (sports section): "VANDY CUP RACE WON BY RESTA" with subhead: "Englishman Captures Second Big Classic in Two Weeks at Panama-Pacific Exposition". Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little marg
Flight 911 Mount Fuji Crash, 1966...
Item #220017
March 06, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, March 6, 1966.
* BOAC Flight 911 Mount Fuji Japan Airliner Crash
This 50+ page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash of Airliner Nationwide Shock" with subheads that include: "Tragedy in Japan Strikes Many Homes, Costs Lives of Civic Leaders, Honeymooners" and more with realted photo. Other news of the day
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* BOAC Flight 911 Mount Fuji Japan Airliner Crash
This 50+ page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash of Airliner Nationwide Shock" with subheads that include: "Tragedy in Japan Strikes Many Homes, Costs Lives of Civic Leaders, Honeymooners" and more with realted photo. Other news of the day
London's Worst Air Raid, 1940...
Item #219891
December 30, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 30, 1940.
* London
* Worst Air Raid Attack
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "LONDONERS FIGHT FIERCE FIRES SET BY NAZI BOMBERS" with subheads that include: "German Raid One Of Most Destructive", "Casualties Said Extremely Heavy", and more. Tells of th
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* London
* Worst Air Raid Attack
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "LONDONERS FIGHT FIERCE FIRES SET BY NAZI BOMBERS" with subheads that include: "German Raid One Of Most Destructive", "Casualties Said Extremely Heavy", and more. Tells of th
Richard Petty Wins Daytona 500....
Item #219812
February 19, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 19, 1973.
* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Hank Aaron, 1972...
Item #219562
July 29, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 29, 1972 Full front page color photo of Hank Aaron: Ruths Rival Atlantas Hank Aaron. Loads of sport's news throughout this 72 page newspaper. Nice condition.
Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
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Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Aaron is best known
Christy Mathewson's death...
Item #219341
October 09, 1925
THE WORLD, New York, October 9, 1925 This 32 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 9: "John Heydler Pays High Tribute to Mathewson" with subhead: "Says Big Six Typified All That Was Best in the National Game". Another headline on the same page reads: "Mrs Mathewson Rejects Military Escort for Body" with subhead: "Widow of Pitcher Fea
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Iraeli & Palestinian Tensions, 1972...
Item #219278
September 08, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, MA, September 8, 1972.
* Israeli - Palestinian Tension
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Israeli retaliation awaited" with caption: "Middle East Tension Increasing". Also a related photo titled: "Israel mourns" Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition
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* Israeli - Palestinian Tension
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Israeli retaliation awaited" with caption: "Middle East Tension Increasing". Also a related photo titled: "Israel mourns" Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition
Fatty Arbuckle Murder Case...
Item #219264
September 14, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 14, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "INDICTMENT OF MANSLAUGHTER PLACED AGAINST ARBUCKLE" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Browningat the margins with some wear, otherwise good.
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* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "INDICTMENT OF MANSLAUGHTER PLACED AGAINST ARBUCKLE" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Browningat the margins with some wear, otherwise good.
Tris Speaker Makes Double Play...
Item #219237
April 19, 1918
NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1918.
A small article on page 14 says, "Great Play By Speaker" and subheaded, "Tris Rushes to Second Base and Makes Double Unassisted". The summary reads: "Speaker trapped a fly ball dashing in to second base, executed a double play unassisted..." This article includes the box score. Speaker would do this again on April 29, the fourth of his career.
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A small article on page 14 says, "Great Play By Speaker" and subheaded, "Tris Rushes to Second Base and Makes Double Unassisted". The summary reads: "Speaker trapped a fly ball dashing in to second base, executed a double play unassisted..." This article includes the box score. Speaker would do this again on April 29, the fourth of his career.
Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #219221
July 23, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
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Athletics Tie World Series...
Item #219214
October 10, 1931
KNICKERBOCKER PRESS: This issue is from Albany, NY and is dated October 10, 1931.
The front page of this issue reads, "Athletics Win Sixth Game to Tie Up Series: Grove Pitches Five-Hit Ball to Stop Cardinals-Derringer Issues Free Passes to force Runners Across." This article is accompanied by two pictures of Robert Moses Grove.
Additional content includes, "Edison is Rou
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Mrs. Babe Ruth Death, 1929...
Item #219159
January 15, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 15, 1929.
* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
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* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...
Item #219148
August 24, 1926
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More
Prejudice Encouraged...
Item #219087
February 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY. This issue is dated February 4, 1939 and is in good condition.
The front page of this issue reads, "Goebbels Ends Careersof Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime." This article discusses the banishment of five German actors from the stage on the account that they did not favor the Nazi Regime.
Additional con
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Roosevelts Anti-Strike Veto Overridden...
Item #219086
June 26, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan. This issue is dated June 26, 1943.
The front page banner headline of this issue reads, "Anti-Strike Veto Overridden: Roosevelt Dealt a Swift Rebuke."
Other content in this issue includes, "Flying Forts Batter Nazis; 18 Are Lost," and "CIO Sees No-Strike Pledge No Longer Binding."
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Death of Frank Chance in 1924
Item #218959
September 16, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 16, 1924.
* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
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* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
Bulls vs. Trail Blazers...
Item #218941
June 15, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 15, 1992.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Rising to the Occasion - Bulls respond to Trail Blazers challenge."
Additional content within this issue relates to Gary Sheffield, Vinny Testaverde, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in A
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Rising to the Occasion - Bulls respond to Trail Blazers challenge."
Additional content within this issue relates to Gary Sheffield, Vinny Testaverde, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in A
Lonnie Smith Leads Braves...
Item #218939
August 07, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 7, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "A Run for His Money - Lonnie Smith has overcome a mixture of obstacles along a remarkable comeback trail."
Additional content within this issue relates to Tom Watson, Larry Robinson, Jose Canseco, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ p
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The front page photo of this issue shows "A Run for His Money - Lonnie Smith has overcome a mixture of obstacles along a remarkable comeback trail."
Additional content within this issue relates to Tom Watson, Larry Robinson, Jose Canseco, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ p
Dodgers' Star Pitcher - Hershiser...
Item #218938
July 31, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 31, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Three Guns for Texas - Rafael Palmeira, Ruben Sierra, and Julio Franco supply the firepower for the heavy-hitting Rangers."
Additional content within this issue relates to Sparky Anderson, Bryn Smith, Robin Yount, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/maga
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Three Guns for Texas - Rafael Palmeira, Ruben Sierra, and Julio Franco supply the firepower for the heavy-hitting Rangers."
Additional content within this issue relates to Sparky Anderson, Bryn Smith, Robin Yount, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/maga
Dodgers' Star Pitcher - Hershiser...
Item #218937
July 24, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 24, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Hershiser, the Year After - Life has changed for the Dodgers star pitcher since his fabulous 1988 season."
Additional content within this issue relates to Howard Johnson, Guy Lafleur, Danny White, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pag
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Hershiser, the Year After - Life has changed for the Dodgers star pitcher since his fabulous 1988 season."
Additional content within this issue relates to Howard Johnson, Guy Lafleur, Danny White, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pag
Bill Walsh Retires...
Item #218936
July 17, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 17, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "The 49ers After Walsh - How will the retirement of their coach change the Super Bowl champions?"
Additional content within this issue relates to Napoleon McCallum, Steve Walsh, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply fille
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The front page photo of this issue shows "The 49ers After Walsh - How will the retirement of their coach change the Super Bowl champions?"
Additional content within this issue relates to Napoleon McCallum, Steve Walsh, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply fille
Dallas Green & the Yankees...
Item #218935
July 10, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 10, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Life in the Bronx Zoo - Dallas Green gets a taste of baseball in Yankee pinstripes.."
Additional content within this issue relates to Curtis Strange, Pervis Ellison, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Life in the Bronx Zoo - Dallas Green gets a taste of baseball in Yankee pinstripes.."
Additional content within this issue relates to Curtis Strange, Pervis Ellison, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the
Chicago Cubs...
Item #218933
July 03, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 3, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "Zimmer's Amazing Cubs - In a division that was supposed to belong to the New York Mets, Chicago is hanging tough."
Additional content within this issue relates to Neil Lomax, Barry Switzer, John Franco, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sp
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The front page photo of this issue shows "Zimmer's Amazing Cubs - In a division that was supposed to belong to the New York Mets, Chicago is hanging tough."
Additional content within this issue relates to Neil Lomax, Barry Switzer, John Franco, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sp
Oakland vs. San Francisco, World Series...
Item #218914
October 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 23, 1989.
The front page photo of this issue shows "The Battle By The Bay - Oakland and San Francisco collide in the World Series."
Additional content within this issue relates to Andre Ware, Pat Dye, Mark Spitz, Dave Stewart, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ page
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The front page photo of this issue shows "The Battle By The Bay - Oakland and San Francisco collide in the World Series."
Additional content within this issue relates to Andre Ware, Pat Dye, Mark Spitz, Dave Stewart, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ page
Viscount James Bryce death in 1922....
Item #218631
January 23, 1922
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 23, 1922.
* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
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* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....
Item #218334
December 12, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 12, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
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* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
This 50+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Frank, Jr.: 'I Was Scared'" with a few related photos. More inside. Other news of the day throughout with interesting advertisements. Small binding holes along the spine, otherw
First Movie Stuntman, 1912....
Item #218284
February 03, 1912
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 3, 1912.
* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day throughout. This issue is browned with some
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* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day throughout. This issue is browned with some
Fatty Arbuckle Murder Case...
Item #217924
September 14, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 36 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE WITNESS PERJURED HERSELF, SAYS PROSECUTOR" with subheads that include: "Alleges Change Of Story", "Grand Jury Delays Action", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some
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* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 36 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE WITNESS PERJURED HERSELF, SAYS PROSECUTOR" with subheads that include: "Alleges Change Of Story", "Grand Jury Delays Action", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some
GM Motors expansion.....
Item #217921
January 19, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 19, 1954.
* GM Motors announces huge expansion
* Detroit MI Newspaper
* 1st report
* $1,000,000,000
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "GM TO PUT BILLION INTO NEW PLANT" with subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Great to have from a Detroit MI newspaper. Some wear and binding holes along the
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* GM Motors announces huge expansion
* Detroit MI Newspaper
* 1st report
* $1,000,000,000
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "GM TO PUT BILLION INTO NEW PLANT" with subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Great to have from a Detroit MI newspaper. Some wear and binding holes along the
Ted William Into Hall of Fame...
Item #217920
January 20, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 20, 1966.
* Ted Williams
* Boston Red Sox
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Easily Makes Hall of Fame" which continues inside with a nice cartoon like related illustration whic can be seen in photos. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning at the margins with sm
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* Ted Williams
* Boston Red Sox
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Easily Makes Hall of Fame" which continues inside with a nice cartoon like related illustration whic can be seen in photos. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning at the margins with sm
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....
Item #217865
December 11, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
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* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
David Wells gets perfect game....
Item #217683
May 18, 1998
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998.
* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
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* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial...
Item #217667
January 13, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 13, 1929.
* Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial
* Artist Feg Murray
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice four column cartoon pictorial of new York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth by Feg (Frederic) Murray on page 24. This pictorial is very detailed as it shows some of his career accomplishments. News of the day throughoit this issue. Some browning at the m
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* Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial
* Artist Feg Murray
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice four column cartoon pictorial of new York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth by Feg (Frederic) Murray on page 24. This pictorial is very detailed as it shows some of his career accomplishments. News of the day throughoit this issue. Some browning at the m
Tennis, Track, Boxing, and Baseball...
Item #217143
July 20, 1935
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, Supplement to the New York Times, July 20, 1935 Full front page shows the two finalists in the Wimbledon tennis tournament, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody & Miss Helen Jacobs. Near the back is a fullpg. with 4 photos on: "All Star Baseball" with photos including Mel Ott, Pepper Martin & Jimmy Foxx (see photos) in action. Another photo shows: "
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Notre Dame vs. Army...
Item #217002
December 04, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 4, 1933.
* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
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* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
Pennsylvania Coal Mine Disaster in 1907....
Item #217001
December 20, 1907
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massaschusetts, December 20, 1907.
* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
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* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
* 1st report of the disaster
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #216925
October 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
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1909 Keene New Hampshire....
Item #216903
August 20, 1909
CHESHIRE REPUBLICAN, Keene, New Hampshire, August 20, 1909.
* Early 20th Century Keene New Hampshire
* 1909
* Early 20th Century Keene New Hampshire
* 1909
Ths 4 page newspaper has literary related items, new of the day and some interesting advertisements. This is a large sized newspaper as seen in the photos. Some of the news includes: "A Storm At Sea" "New Coal Pocket" "The Humane Society" and much more. Some wear at the fo
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Dawson, New Mexico Coal Mine Disaster 1913....
Item #216882
October 25, 1913
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 25, 1913.
* Coal Mine Disaster in Dawson, New Mexico
* Coal Mine Disaster in Dawson, New Mexico
* 1913
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3: "NONE ARE ALIVE" with subhead: "That Is the Expectation of Relief Crews Searching for Entombed Miners". Although this is a small article, it is still a 1st report. Other news of the d
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