Yankee Stadium opening day...
Item #560916
April 18, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923
* Yankee Stadium opening day
* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens
* New York Yankees new home begins
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"
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Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
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Babe Ruth... Boston Braves debut...
Item #556677
April 17, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth debut w/ Boston Braves
* Home run in his opening game
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include:
* RUTH'S MIGHTY HOME RUN MACE POUNDS OUT 4-2 TRIBAL VICTORY
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 1st game playing with the Boston Braves after his release from the New York ... See More
Honus Wagner death...
Item #556637
December 06, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"
Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)
Light browning at the margins, otherwise in good condition.
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Babe Ruth...
Item #556620
June 27, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...
Item #553045
May 23, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Shibe Park
* Home Runs
This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:
* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set
with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More
John McGraw death in 1934...
Item #552718
February 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1934
* John J. McGraw death
* New York Giants manager
* New York newspaper reporting with photos
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "John J. McGraw Is Dead at 60; Called Baseball's Greatest Figure" "Sports World Mourns Veteran, Giants' Manager for 30 Years, Who Won Ten Pennants and T... See More
Richard Byrd Transatlantic flight in 1927....
Item #550685
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated June 30, 1927.
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
This 56 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page:
* BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS
with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside. (see photo... See More
New York Yankees 1928 World Series....
Item #550546
October 09, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1928
* New York Yankees World Series
* St. Louis Cardinals
* Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Cardinals Make Last Stand Today With Sherdel in Box" with subhead.
Much more on page 18 including related photos.You can see a lot of it in the photos b... See More
Lefty Grove wins 300th game...
Item #549347
July 26, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22, 1975) was considered one of the greatest pit... See More
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
Item #545727
October 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, October 20, 1928
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
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* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
Babe Ruth workout photo...
Item #542322
January 13, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only - 16 pages), New York City, New York, January 13, 1929
It is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. Page four is a photo titled: "An Early Start To Get Into Condition For The New Season: Babe Ruth".
Unusual to see Babe Ruth working out as he was better known as someone who was prone to over-eating an... See More
Tom Sheehan and Babe Ruth...
Item #223058
August 27, 1927
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL: August 27, 1927.
* Tom Sheehan
* Babe Ruth
* Kansas City Jockey Club Races
This issue covers Tom Sheehan's 21st victory of the year in addition to the Kansas City Jockey Club Races and the Babe Ruth Contest.
This issue is in good condition with some slight browning, occuring more profusely at the edges.
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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
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
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
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
David Klingler takes aim...
Item #214176
August 26, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 26, 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.
The front page photo of
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The front page photo of
Tony "Clutch" Lazzeri dies...
Item #161423
August 08, 1946
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 8, 1946 Pg. 21 has a 2 line, 1 col. head: Tony Lazzeri Dies; Starred On Yanks & subhead: Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter. One col. photo of Tony Lazzeri. Minor tear in the margin next to the spine.
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