Chicago Bears football wins Super Bowl XX...
Item #674178
January 27, 1986
USA TODAY, January 27, 1986
* Chicago Bears - NFL football
* Wins Super Bowl XX vs. Patriots
* Jim McMahon - Mike Ditka
* Walter Payton - Richard Dent
* Mike Singletary - William Perry
The front page has a four column headline: "Bears maul Pats" with subheads and related photo. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "Bears shuffle Patri... See More
1st African American plays Masters golf....
Item #674156
April 11, 1975
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 11, 1975
* Lee Elder breaks the color barrier
* 1st African American in Masters (day 1)
* PGA Professional Gold Accociation
The bottom of the back page has a photo showing Lee Elder teeing off on the 1st hole with small heading: "Historic Moment" Also a heading: "Nichols leading Masters" with reporting on the color barrier being broken. Coverag... See More
1931 Alabama Rose Bowl football win
Item #674108
January 02, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., January 2, 1931
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Washington State
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Alabama Adds Fame To South's Football" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning, a few large binding slits along the spine, otherwise good.
1988 The Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks...
Item #674086
June 28, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1988
* Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "once and for all" knockout
* Boardwalk Hall - Atlantic City
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson knocking out Michael Spink with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tyson Does a Minute-and-a-Half Wal... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #674061
October 09, 1984
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, October 9, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a photo with text: "The Bears Walter Payton gets a congratulatory hug from Saints defensive back Russell Gary after Payton broke Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record Sunday". Payton broke Brown's record just two days earlier. And gre... See More
NFL Cardinals win 1947 football title....
Item #674058
December 29, 1947
KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals (Arizona) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL football championship title game
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Chicago Cards Pro Football Champs for 1947 Season" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning ... See More
Phar Lap arrives in U.S. in 1932...
Item #674056
January 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1932
* Phar Lap arrives in America
* Thoroughbred horse racing
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "PHAR LAP ARRIVES FOR $50,000 RACE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
... See More
* Phar Lap arrives in America
* Thoroughbred horse racing
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "PHAR LAP ARRIVES FOR $50,000 RACE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Ted William final career at-bat is HR photo...
Item #674053
September 29, 1960
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, Sept. 29, 1960
* Ted Williams very last career at-bat
* 521st & final home run hit photo
* Boston Red Sox baseball legend
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Ted Williams belting out a home run in his very last career at-bat with small heading: "Farewell Blast". This was known at the time as: "Ted Williams bids adieu to... See More
Phar Lap's death cause revealed...
Item #674052
April 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Michael Jordan signed by the Bulls in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #674016
March 30, 1982
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 30, 1982
* Michael Jordan's game winning shot
* North Carolina Tar Heels basketball
* NCAA college championship vs. Georgetown
* From the city where he would become a legend
The top of the back page has a heading: "North Carolina finally does it" with two related photos and box scores. First report coverage continues inside. Text includes: "...... See More
First printing of baseball rules and regulations proposed to the first baseball convention...
Item #673908
February 28, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 28, 1857
* Historic baseball periodical
* New fundamental rules
* "Baseball's Magna Carta"
* For Baseball Convention of 1857
An extremely significant issue on the history of baseball, as an inside page has almost an entire column taken up with: "Base Ball" "The Base Ball Convention And Their New Rules"... See More
Notre Dame wins 1989 college football title...
Item #673859
January 03, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside. Much reporting on the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC.
Complete wit... See More
Fifth Down Game (1990)... Colorado Buffaloes...
Item #673856
October 07, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 7, 1990
* Colorado Buffaloes college football
* "Fifth Down Game" debacle
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Colorado Takes Fifth, Wins" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside. This enabled Colorado to stay undefeated and eventually take a share of the national title with Georgia... See More
LSU Tigers win 2003 college football title...
Item #673855
January 05, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 2004
* LSU - Louisiana State University
* Wins Sugar Bowel vs. Oklahoma
* Wins National Championship
* Nick Saban's first college football title
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column color photo of Nick Saban celebrating his first national championship with his players. Also a heading: "LSU Defeats Oklahoma; USC Beats BCS" (see)
The... See More
Tennessee Volunteers win 1998 college football title...
Item #673851
January 05, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 1999
* Tennessee Volunteers college football
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State
* National Championship game
The front page has a two column photo headed: "Tennessee Is Tops"
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tennessee Is Peerless" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside ... See More
Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1994 champions...
Item #673847
January 02, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 2, 1995
* Nebraska Cornhuskers college football
* Wins Orange Bowl for championship title
* Nebraska - Penn State controversy season
The front page of the sport's section has a headline that reads: "Nebraska Leaves Little Doubt" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Very nice condition.... See More
Penn State wins 1995 Rose Bowl...
Item #673845
January 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 3, 1995
* Penn State Nittany Lions college football
* Wins Rose Bowl vs. Oregon Ducks
* Undefeated season without a title
* Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram
The front page has a two column heading: "Penn State Wears Rose Crown Despite Thorny Ranking Issue" and a color photo of the Rose Parade. (see)
The front page of the sport's section has... See More
Penn State football are 1986 champions...
Item #673843
January 03, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1987
* Penn State Nittany Lions wins title
* NCAA college football championship
* Fiesta Bowl vs. Miami Hurricanes
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Penn State Picks Off Miami, 14-10" with subhead: "Testaverde Intercepted Five Times" and two related photos to the game ending interception by Pete Giftopoulos. Fi... See More
Hack Wilson signs w/ Brooklyn Dodgers....
Item #673787
February 02, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 2, 1932
* Hack Wilson - outfielder
* Signs w/ Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 35) has a banner headline: "One-Year Contract With Robins Signed by Hack Wilson at Salary of $16,500" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on baseball star Hack Wilson signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Always nice to have n... See More
1927 Texas A&M football co-champions....
Item #673725
November 25, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 25, 1927
* Texas A&M Aggies football
* Last game of season (Texas Longhorns)
* National champions to be proclaimed
The bottom of the front page of section 2 (sports) has a small one column heading: "Texas Aggies Beat Texas U 28-7; Win Southwest Title" See image for 1st report coverage on the last game of the season for Texas A&M in which th... See More
"Redskins" name 1st used in the NFL...
Item #673597
September 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1933
* (Washington) Boston Redskins
* 1st time nickname was used in franchise history
* First game of the 1933 NFL football season
The sport's section (page 26) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY ELEVEN HELD TO 7-7 TIE" "Boston Rallies in the Closing Minutes of Contest to Deadlock Score" with lineups. Text begins with: "The B... See More
Chicago Bears win 1940 NFL title... 73-0...
Item #673596
December 09, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 9, 1940
* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL Championship game
* Famous 73-0 rout by the Bears
The top of page 5B has a banner headline: "Records Fall as Bears Rout Redskins, 73-0, in Pro Playoff" with subheads, related photo, lineups and stats. First report coverage on the 1940 NFL: championship game between the Washington Redskins and ... See More
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #673594
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL title...
Item #673593
December 17, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 17, 1945
* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis) vs. Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Rams Win Before 32,178 Fans, 15-14, As Baugh's Pass Hits Post For Safety" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Washington Redskins very 1st NFL football game...
Item #673592
September 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 17, 1937
* Washington Redskins 1st NFL football game
* Formerly the Boston Redskins
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "RILEY SMITH AND REDSKINS BEAT GIANTS, 13 TO 3" with subhead and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st Washington Redskins NFL football game played.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is th... See More
Green Bay Packers are football champs for 1936...
Item #673591
December 14, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 1936
* Green Bay Packers victorious
* Boston Redskins (Washington)
* NFL football championship
Page 8 has a report: "Packers Are Pro Football Champions" "Defeat the Redskins in New York by 21-6 Score".
Fourteen pages, light toning at the margins, nice.... See More
Joe Louis beats German Max Schmeling..
Item #673590
June 23, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June. 23, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing
Page 5 of this issue has a one column heading: "LOUIS SMASHES DOWN SCHMELING FOR WORLD TITLE - Brown Bomber Beats German To Floor In Little Over Two Minutes". First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship betw... See More
Cowboys-Redskins rivalry begins...
Item #673588
October 10, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 10, 1960
* Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins
* Very 1st NFL football game of this famous rivalry
* 1960 World Series of Baseball (game 4)
The sport's section is dominated by reporting on game 4 of the 1960 World Series between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.
But page 15 (sport's section) has a somewhat discrete report... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #673587
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
Michael Jordan begins his NBA career...
Item #673519
October 31, 1984
USA TODAY, Oct. 31, 1984
* Michael Jordan's begins NBA career
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Stylish Jordan could be Bulls' ticket to respectability" with related photo. (see) Report includes mention of his contract with Nike shoes and that there would be a Jordan shoe soon on the market. Also te... See More
Baseball, this '...most popular & interesting game..."
Item #673403
September 27, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 27, 1856 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 the vol. 1 number 4 issue.
Page 5 has: "Base Ball" which includes a few: "Matches To Come" as well as reports from games played, beginning: &quo... See More
Baseball during the Civil War...
Item #673401
November 30, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 30, 1861 On the fourth page under "Out-Door Sports and "Base Ball" is a summary and box score of a game between the Constellation and Waverly clubs played at the grounds of the of the Atlantic Baseball Club, at Bedford Long Island.
There are also the brief summaries and box scores of three other games, including one betwee... See More
Print of a baseball player...
Item #673397
August 18, 1866
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Aug. 18, 1866 Inside has a nice one column print of baseball player: "G. A. Flagg, Cambridge B.B. Club, Cambridge, Mass." with a related article headed: "Our Base Ball Illustrations" .
The front page has a nice print captioned: "The Town of Heart's Content, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, the Terminus of the Atlanti... See More
Great horseracing publication...
Item #673393
August 25, 1900
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & SPORTSMAN - Futurity, 1900 A terrific horse racing publication, actually dated inside "Aug. 25, 1900". A great wealth of photos of horses & owners, etc.
Complete in 52 pages, still with the 3 color outer wrapper, great condition.
Two issue set: slavery medal, Franklin's speech...
Item #673386
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, A two issue set: February & March, 1788 February issue: Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work. This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spouts.
An article: "Edict in Favour... See More
Civil War map of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, vicinity....
Item #673324
January 22, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 22, 1862 The front page features a nice map titled: "THE CHIEF STRATEGIC POINT OF THE WEST. The Rebel Position in Kentucky..." showing the Bowling Green vicinity.
Among the one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE BATTLE OF SOMERSET, KY." "The Great Victory in Eastern Kentucky" "TOTAL ROUT OF THE REBELS" "Panic and ... See More
1950 NCAA college football games...
Item #673137
October 29, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 29, 1950 This 12 pages section has various sporting news with many college football reports with a few related photos and scores.
Complete sport's section only, rag edition, a little creasing, generally very nice.
Nice print of the Chicago baseball team...
Item #673122
June 06, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the page 5 half page print captioned: "Illinois--The Chicago Baseball Club" showing the entire team in uniform, with a nice article on them on another page.
This is a very nice print, and increasingly rare to find such early baseball images in the illustrated newspapers.
Other... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #672995
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/2 by 5 1/2 inc... See More
Bob Feller's opening day No Hitter in 1940...
Item #672992
April 17, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 17, 1940
* Famous Pitcher Bob Feller
* Opening day no hitter pitched
* Cleveland Indians baseball
Page 2B has a three column heading: "Feller's No-Hitter Writes a Page in History of Baseball" with subhead. (see) Also a related editorial with photo of Feller. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding h... See More
1862 Surrender of Fort Donelson... Evacuation of Bowling Green...
Item #672990
February 18, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Bowling Green, Kentucky
One column Civil War heads on page 5 include: "SURRENDER OF FORT DONELSON" "A Desperate Three Days' Fight" "Heavy Losses on Both Sides" "Bravery and Heroism of Our Troops" "They Fight Like Veterans" Unconditional Surrender of the Rebels&q... See More
Lengthy reporting on cricket matches...
Item #672985
June 12, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 12, 1847 This newspaper has a wealth of sports and entertainment-related reports, including over half a page taken up with the: "Cricketers' Chronicle" showing results of many matches.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Baseball champions...
Item #672984
May 16, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 The entire ftpg. shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twelfth R... See More
Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...
Item #672981
August 31, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".
But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.
Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon Scen... See More
Great, detailed article on the Empire Baseball Club...
Item #672979
February 07, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 7, 1857 Basically a sporting & theatrically themed newspaper with a great article inside headed: "Base Ball - Empire Club". This was just the 2nd professional baseball club in New York. The article takes a full column & begins: "This club was organized Oct. 23, 1854 & consisted at first of only 11 members. It has now... See More
The Empire Baseball Club: one of the earliest in New York...
Item #672977
April 26, 1855
NEW-YORK TIMES, April 26, 1855 Page 8 has a nice report about the debut of the Empire Baseball Club. Established in October, 1854 it was just the 2nd professional baseball club to be established in New York City.
The report begins by stating that the club: "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that
... See More
The report begins by stating that the club: "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that
The death of baseball great Ty Cobb...
Item #672935
July 18, 1961
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1961
* Ty Cobb death (1st report)
* Detroit Tigers
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of page 4 has a headline that reads: "Ty Cobb Leaves Fantastic Legacy" (see)
Complete it 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Enterprise wins America's Cup...
Item #672925
September 19, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1930.
* U.S. Yacht Enterprise vs. Shamrock V
* America's Cup victory
* Ruth Alexander death
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENTERPRISE WINS SERIES AND AMERICA KEEPS CUP; HIS LAST TRY, SAYS LIPTON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 27 with two photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
The Minnesota Twins win the World Series...
Item #672901
October 28, 1991
Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, October 28, 1991
* The Minnesota Twins wins the World Series
* Sports Section only
The sports section front page has heading: "Twins take it all - Minnesota wins 1-0 in 10th to capture series"& "Braves support pitcher" There is additional coverage on 6C. Additional sports news of th
... See More
* The Minnesota Twins wins the World Series
* Sports Section only
The sports section front page has heading: "Twins take it all - Minnesota wins 1-0 in 10th to capture series"& "Braves support pitcher" There is additional coverage on 6C. Additional sports news of th
Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight boxing champ...
Item #672896
November 23, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986
* Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "Judgement Day" knockout
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page 15 of this section with another related photo. (see) This was w... See More
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