Baltimore Orioles win 1st World Series...
Item #596260
October 10, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1966
* Baltimore Orioles
* World Series
* MLB baseball
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Orioles Stun Dodgers And The Sporting World". 1st report coverage on the Baltimore Orioles winning their very first World Series championship.
Other news, sport and various advertisements of the day throughout. Compl... See More
1st live sports event on TV...
Item #587338
June 04, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 4, 1931
* Epsom Derby - The Derby
* 1st live sporting event to be televised on TV
* John Logie Baird
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "CAMERONIAN WINS ENGLISH DERBY IN STIRRING CONTEST" and more. 1st report coverage on the 1931 Epsom Derby. Though not mentioned here, this was the very 1st... See More
Primarily a horse racing newspaper...
Item #587238
December 15, 1860
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860 This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".
Twelve pages, nice condition.
The death of Amos Alonzo Stagg... 1st ever space walk... Selma-Montgomery March...
Item #585860
March 18, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 18, 1965
* Judge grants Selma to Montgomery march
* Amos Alonzo Stagg death (1st report)
* Cosmonaut Alexey Arkhipovich Leonov, 1st ever human space walk (historic)
This newspaper has a banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Russian Takes First Space Walk From Orbiting Ship" with subhead "2 Cosmonauts Up; One Walks ... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Frontier life and Sporting scenes in America...
Item #581616
March 27, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other il... 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
Iwo Jima report...
Sugar Ray Robinson... Jake LaMotta... Joe Louis...
Item #568413
February 25, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, February 25, 1945
Three prime boxers are covered in the sporting segment of this issue: Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta and Joe Louis (see images).
A front page report has details regarding the fighting on Iwo Jima: "Marines Gain Slowly Against Fierce Jap Iwo Jima Defenses".
Being the Sunday edition, color comics of Dick Tracy... See More
Willie Mays 4 home runs game....
Item #567320
May 01, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 1, 1961
* Willie Mays 4 home runs in one game
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Willie Mays First Of Giants To Hit Four Homers In Game" with nice photo of Mays. (see) Tells of San Francisco Giants great, Willie Mays, hitting 4 home runs in one game.
Other news of the day.... See More
Willie Mays breaks NL HR record....
Item #567173
May 05, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1966
* Willie Mays breaks NL home run record
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Cracking Mark Eases Pressure On Willie Mays"
Tells of Willie Mays' 512th home run which broke Mel Ott's National League record for most.
Other news of the day. S... See More
"Managers in the Making"...
Item #566693
June 29, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Managers in the Ma... See More
Baseball player's salaries...
Item #566692
December 31, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 31, 1990
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Prescription f... See More
"The Godfathers"...
Item #566607
December 17, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 17, 1990
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "The Godfathers... See More
Portland Trail Blazers...
Item #566606
December 10, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 10, 1990
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Portland Trail Blaze... See More
Brett Hull...
Item #566603
January 21, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 21, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Brett Hull
The fro... See More
George Ackles...
Item #566602
January 14, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 14, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* George Ackles
The ... See More
Vinny Testaverde...
Item #566601
November 14, 1988
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 14, 1988
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Vinny Testaverde
... See More
Boomer Esiason...
Item #566599
November 21, 1988
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 21, 1988
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Boomer Esiason
Th... See More
Notre Dame wins over Southern California...
Item #566596
December 05, 1988
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 5, 1988
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Notre Dame wins over ... See More
Neil Lomax and J.T. Smith...
Item #566594
December 12, 1988
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 12, 1988
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Neil Lomax and J.T. ... See More
Jackie Joyner-Kersee...
Item #566592
January 02, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 2, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jackie Joyner-Kersee
... See More
Neal Anderson...
Item #566591
January 09, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Neal Anderson
The f... See More
Super Bowl Issue... Bengals vs. 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII...
Item #566589
January 16, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 16, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Super Bowl Issue
T... See More
Jimmy Rodgers...
Item #566588
January 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 23, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jimmy Rodgers
The ... See More
San Francisco wins their third Super Bowl of the decade...
Item #566586
January 30, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 30, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* San Francisco wins th... See More
"The Late, Great 1988"...
Item #566585
February 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 23, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "The Late, Grea... See More
Sugar Ray...
Item #566582
November 22, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 22, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Sugar Ray
The fro... See More
"Pitt's Defense Buries 'Em"...
Item #566256
November 08, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Pitt's Defense ... See More
Jeff Reardon...
Item #566254
June 08, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jeff Reardon
The front... See More
Terry Porter...
Item #566253
June 01, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Terry Porter
The front... See More
Lenny Harris...
Item #566252
May 25, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 25, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Lenny Harris
The front... See More
Clyde Drexler...
Item #566251
May 18, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Clyde Drexler
The fron... See More
Tony Gwynn...
Item #566250
May 11, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 11, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Tony Gwynn
The front p... See More
Barry Bonds... Michael Jordan in ad...
Item #566249
May 04, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Barry Bonds
The front p... See More
Mark Messier...
Item #566079
March 23, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 23, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Mark Messier
The fro... See More
NCAA Tournament...
Item #566078
March 30, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 30, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* NCAA Tournament
The ... See More
Reds and Blue Jays picked as the favorites for World Series by TSN...
Item #566077
April 06, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 6, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Reds and Blue Jays picke... See More
1st week of 1992 baseball season...
Item #566076
April 20, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 20, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* 1st week of 1992 baseba... See More
Milwaukee Brewers vs. California Angels...
Item #566074
October 11, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 11, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Milwaukee vs. Califor... See More
Cesar Cedeno...
Item #566073
August 19, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 19, 1972
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Cesar Cedeno
The fr... See More
K.J. Johnson... Magic Johnson...
Item #566071
February 11, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 11, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* K.J. Johnson
* Magi... See More
Rick Pitino...
Item #566070
February 18, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 18, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Rick Pitino
The f... See More
Bernard King after serious knee injury...
Item #566069
February 25, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 25, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Bernard King after k... See More
Jim Palmer...
Item #566065
March 11, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 11, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jim Palmer
The front... See More
Professional sports expansion...
Item #566064
March 18, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 18, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Professional sports exp... See More
Richmond beats Syracuse in NCAA Tournament...
Item #566062
March 25, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 25, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Richmond beats Syracuse... See More
A.L. to Fay: Keep the DH...
Item #566061
March 04, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 4, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
A.L. to Fay: Keep the DH
... See More
Battle of the Big 10...
Item #566059
February 13, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 13, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Battle of the Big 10... See More
Chris Jackson...
Item #566057
February 20, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 20, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Chris Jackson
The... See More
Danny Ferry, Sean Elliott, Pervis Ellison, and Stacey King... College Player of the Year...
Item #566055
February 27, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 27, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Danny Ferry, Sean El... See More
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