Thurman Munson killed... NY Yankees...
Item #665361
August 03, 1979
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, August 3, 1979
* Catcher Thurman Munson killed
* New York Yankees baseball
* Jet airplane crash disaster
The top of page 5 has a banner headline: "Yankee catcher Thurman Munson dies in plane crash"First report coverage on the airplane crash that killed New York Yankees' star catcher, Thurman Munson.
Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding ho... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #665320
April 14, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, April 14, 1940
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "RANGERS TOP LEAFS IN OVERTIME BY 3-2 TO WIN STANLEY CUP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1939-40 Stanley Cup by defeating ... See More
Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....
Item #665315
June 01, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Kansas, June 1, 1938
* Lou Gehrig's 2,000th consecutive game played
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YANKS AND TIGERS IN DUEL" Coverage continues in the sport's section (page 31) small a small one column heading: "Gehrig's 2,000th Consecutive Game Proves a Tame One" (see) First ... See More
Jay Berwanger wins 1935 Heisman trophy... Very 1st...
Item #665268
December 11, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 11, 1935
* Jay Berwanger wins 1st Heisman Trophy award
* University of Chicago football
* Beast title to be had ? - rare as such
The sport's section (page 27) has a one column heading: "New York Pays High Honors to Berwanger" This was the very 1st year of the Heisman making this a key report. Great to have in a Chicago publication,... See More
John D. "Bonesetter" Reese death....
Item #665190
November 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1931
* John D. "Bonesetter" Reese death
* Major League Baseball trainer
* Youngstown, Ohio "baseball doctor"
Page 19 has a one column heading: "BONESETTER REESE DIES AT AGE OF 76" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of John D. Reese, Major League Baseball trainer who was known for his ability to ge... See More
Item #665150
November 05, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1932
* Tony Canzoneri retains World title
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS PETROLLE; RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition, a few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Babe Ruth visits Mexico City baseball game....
Item #665128
May 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1946
* Babe Ruth visits Mexico City
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH HAILED BY 15,000 MEXICANS" with subheads. Ruth made a public appearance at a baseball game in Mexico City. See images for text. Ruth would pass away a little more than 2 years later.
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition,... See More
Cassius Clay over Liston... Muhammad Ali...
Item #665124
May 26, 1965
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, May 25 & 26, 1965
* Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali
* Sonny Liston knocked out ?
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* A two issue lot with early reporting
The May 25th issue has a three column heading on page 5: "Clay And Liston Meet Tonight In Title Fight" with 2 related photos. (see)
The May 26 issue has a banner headline on page 5 that an... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa Hawkeyes football...
Item #665119
July 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 21, 1940
* Nile Kinnick's all-star voting tops all
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 5 of this section has a small and somewhat discrete heading: "Kinnick Is Far In Lead" with subhead. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia ... See More
Lou Gehrig signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #665113
January 07, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1928
* Lou Gehrig signs for 3 years
* New York Yankees contract
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 9) has a one column heading: "YANKS SIGN GEHRIG TO 3-YEAR CONTRACT" with subheads and photo of Gehrig. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other ... See More
SMU Mustangs are National college football champions...
Item #665044
December 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1935
* Southern Methodist University (SMU Mustangs)
* NCAA college football champions
The sport's section (page 35) has one column headings that include: "SO. METHODIST WINS THE ROCKNE TROPHY" "Mustangs, With 28.01 Rating, Named National Champions Under Dickinson System" and more with rankings chart. (see) First report coverage on So... See More
Chicago Cubs go for 1935 pennant....
Item #665042
September 20, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1935
* Chicago Cubs winning streak continues
* Closing in for the NL baseball pennant
* Photo of Paul Dominick, boy mascot
The front page has a great banner headline: "CUBS WIN; CARDS KEEP PACE" with subheads. Nice for display. More in the sport's section. Related photos on the back page includes one of Paul Dominick, boy mascot for the C... See More
John Cappelletti... Heisman trophy... Penn state...
Item #664941
December 05, 1973
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 5, 1973
* John Cappelletti wins Heisman
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* NCAA college football
Page 5 has a very brief and inconspicuous report under "Player of Year" which begins: "Penn State Cappelletti was named Player of the Year..." which is actually him winning the Heisman. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, a few binding holes alo... See More
Gale Sayers 6 TD's in a single game... Chicago Bears...
Item #664932
December 13, 1965
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 13, 1965
* Gale Sayers 6 touchdowns in a single game
* Chicago Bears - NFL football record tying performance
The top of page 4 has a three column headline: "Sayers Scores Six TDs as Bears Smash 49ers 61-20" First report coverage on Sayers' famous 6 touchdowns in one game performance.
Complete with 6 pages, small binding holes alo... See More
Babe Ruth as a editorialist... Yankees baseball...
Item #664907
August 11, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Aug. 11, 1928
* Babe Ruth as a Editorialist ?
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Ruth Blames Slump of Yankees On Hitters, Not Club's Pitchers" with subhead and small photo of Ruth. This is actually a editorial by Ruth on the team's situation heading into the final weeks of the season. The Y... See More
Yankee Stadium lore... Kids game w/ Babe Ruth photo...
Item #664904
August 10, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass. Aug. 10, 1925
* Yankee Stadium showcases youngsters
* Babe Ruth photo with child player
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth with a youngster and heading: "Passing the Tip Along" with text underneath. Reports that their was a baseball game for kids at Yankee Stadium prior to the Yankees & Tigers match-up. Mill... See More
1931 Knute Rockne's funeral & burial...
Item #664861
April 03, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1931
* Knute Rockne killed w/ photos
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "Throngs Surge to Pay Rockne Last Tribute" (see) More in the sport's section and 6 related photos on the back page with banner heading at the top.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition&quo... See More
Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...
Item #664855
January 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939
* Frank Leahy becomes coach
* Boston College Eagles football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More
DiMaggio hitting streak hits #49...
Item #664827
July 11, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 49
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 20) has headings: "Yanks Triumph" "DiMaggio Runs Streak to 49 Games As Yanks Halt Browns at Night, 1-0" and more with box scores.
(see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak... See More
Babe Ruth pitches against his former team...
Item #664825
September 29, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1930
* Babe Ruth pitches game vs. Red Sox
* New York Yankees last game of season
* MLB - Major League baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth, Pitcher, Leads Yanks to 9-3 Win at Boston" with box scores and small photo of Ruth. (see) Interesting Babe Ruth item as he pitched against the team he used t... See More
1929 World Series.... Cubs vs. A's.....
Item #664803
October 12, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1929
* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of the front page has three column headline: "BUSH HALTS MACK'S SLUGGERS; HORNSBY AND CUYLER DELIVER HITS THAT WIN FOR CHICAGO" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Much more in the sport's section (pages 16 & 17).&... See More
1867... baseball match between two "colored" clubs...
Item #664800
October 04, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 4, 1867 Inside under "THE NATIONAL GAME" is a report with subhead: "...Excelsior (Colored) v. Unique (Colored)".
Within the lengthy report is: "...The game alluded to was none other than a match game for the 'colored championship' of the United States...arrived in this city...received by a delegation of gentleman of the colored pers
... See More
Within the lengthy report is: "...The game alluded to was none other than a match game for the 'colored championship' of the United States...arrived in this city...received by a delegation of gentleman of the colored pers
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #664692
February 02, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their ende... See More
Miami Dolphins franchise born... Watts race riot...
Item #664691
August 17, 1965
NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1965
* Miami Dolphins are born
* NFL football in Florida
* Watts race riots
The sports page has a banner headline "Miami Is Granted an American Football League Franchise for 1966 Season" with subheads "Team Will Play In Orange Bowl" "Danny Thomas, a Comedian, Heads Group Receiving 5-Year A.F.L. Contract". "...The A.F.L. granted ... See More
First game in DiMaggio's remarkable 56 game hitting streak...
Item #664679
May 16, 1941
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball
* All time MLB game hitting streak record begins
The sports page has a logically inconspicuous report, under the heading: "Yankees Bow to White Sox For Fifth Straight Setback...", noting: "...In sharp contrast to the White Sox batters, the New Yorkers kicked away every chance they had except one, wh... See More
Disease ends Lou Gehrig's career... Yankees...
Item #664676
June 22, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1939
* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
A six column headline on page 26 announces: "Gehrig's Career as Player Ended by Infantile Paralysis" with one column subheads: "Activity Is Barred By Clinic's Report" "Gehrig Will Be Required Conserve Energy-... See More
Very 1st ever televised sporting event in 1939...
Item #664674
May 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939
* Very 1st sport's event on television
* Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game
* Historic broadcasting first
The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic iss... See More
Great color cover of a baseball player...
Item #664649
April 02, 1914
LESLIE"S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 2, 1914 See the photo for the terrific, color cover on this issue, featuring a baseball player at bat. A terrific item for display. Such color covers rarely survived, hence quite scarce.
Very nice condition, although with a rather discrete inked stamp near the top just under the wing of the eagle--almost unnoticeable. Complete with all 20 pages.... See More
Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (52 & 53)...
Item #664573
July 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (52 & 53)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball doubleheader
The sports section (page 21) has a four column headline proclaiming: "Yanks Take Two for Record of 14 in Row" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio Hits in Both Contests As 50,387 Watch 8-1, 1-0 Sweep" and more with bo... See More
Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (54)...
Item #664571
July 15, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (54)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The sports section (page 21) has a five column headline proclaiming: "DiMaggio Runs String to 54, but Yanks Lose" with subheads and box scores. (see) Joe DiMaggio would extend his hitting streak to just two more games (56), where it would end.
Other... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #664532
April 14, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 14, 1933
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 25) has a six column headline: "Crowd of 13,500 Sees Rangers Annex Hockey Championship" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 Stanley Cup by defea... See More
Ranger wins 1937 America's Cup...
Item #664523
August 06, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 6, 1937
* U.S. Yacht Ranger vs. Endeavour II
* America's Cup victory at Newport RI
The front page has a two column heading: "Ranger Defeats Endeavour Fourth Time in Succession And Keeps Cup in U. S." with subhead and photo. (see).
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting streak (51)...
Item #664520
July 13, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 13, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball
* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (51)
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "DIMAGGIO'S 2 HITS HELP YANKS TAKE 12TH STRAIGHT, 7-5" with subheads that include: "Browns Beaten as Joe Lifts Record to 51 Games..." and mo... See More
Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting record...
Item #664519
July 06, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 6, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (46)
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "YANKEES WIN, 10-5, WITH FIVE HOMERS, ONE BY DIMAGGIO" with subheads that include: "Joe, on First Time Up Against Athletics, Extends Hitting Mark to 46 Games in Row"... See More
Lou Gehrig dedication... Joe DiMaggio hit streak...
Item #664508
July 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1941
* Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium
* Joe DiMaggio hitting streak continues
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 19) has two column headings: "Monument to Gehrig Is Dedicated; Mayor Eulogizes Late Yankee Ace" "'Lou Typifies All That Is Good in American Manhood,' La Guardia Says--McCarthy and... See More
Gallant Fox becomes all time $$$ winner....
Item #664506
September 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 7, 1930
* Gallant Fox wins Lawrence Realization Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York
* Year of the triple crown - becomes all time $$$ winner
The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "GALLANT FOX TAKES REALIZATION; PASSES ZEV'S MONEY RECORD" and more with two photos. (... See More
Tom Seaver's 1st & only no-hitter....
Item #664498
June 17, 1978
SECTION III (sports) only of the Los Angeles Times, June 17, 1978
* Tom Seaver's 1st & only no-hitter
* Cincinnati Reds - MLB baseball
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "Seaver Finally Gets His No-Hitter--4-0 Over Cards" with subhead and photo. First report coverage continues on page 6 with another related photo and box scores with &quo... See More
Gallant Fox wins Wood Memorial Stakes....
Item #664478
June 29, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 29, 1930
* Gallant Fox wins Dwyer Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York
* Year of the triple crown
The front page of this section has one column headings: "GALLANT FOX, 1 TO 10, WINS $11,500 DWYER" "Surpasses Sir Barton's Feat by Adding Fourth Great Threr-Year-Old Stake" and more with photo. (see)... See More
1935 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #664468
December 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 1, 1935
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "ARMY OVERWHELMS NAVY BY 28 TO 6 AS 79,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues on the following pages with more photos, headings... See More
Arnold Palmer wins 1962 British Open....
Item #664452
July 14, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1962
* Arnold Palmer - golfer
* British Open championship
The top of page 24 has a two column heading: "Arnie Palmer Retains British Open Crown With Record Finish" with subhead and related photo. First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.
Other news, sports... See More
Two issue set... Athletics vs. Atlantics... illustration of the game...
Item #664433
October 31, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 31, 1865 and HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 18, 1865
* 1865 Philadelphia Baseball Game
A two issue set containing a report of famous baseball game, and a print of it.
Page 5 of the Times has: "The Great Base Ball Match The Atlantics Against the Athletics--The Atlantics the Victors". Details from the one paragraph summary include: "The Atlantics made ... See More
William Muldoon death... wrestling champion...
Item #664412
June 04, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1933
* William Muldoon death (1st report)
* Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion
* "The Solid Man"
The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "DEATH CLOSES MULDOON'S LONG ATHLETIC CAREEER" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes along the spine, very nice condition... See More
Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #664410
December 18, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1933
* Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship
* Bronko Nagurski
The top of page 14 has a six column headline: "Bears Beat Giants for Pro Grid Crown" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning, a little margin chipping, generally good.
... See More
Yankees win the 2000 World Series...
Item #664403
October 27, 2000
NEW YORK POST, Subway Series Souvenir Special, October 27, 2000
* New York Yankees win World Series championship
* Subway series vs. the New York Mets
* Derek Jeter & more
This famous tabloid publication has a unusual format where the outer front cover is doubled up as a large poster-like front page with large photo and headline: "DYNASTY!" much more on the following pages. N... See More
O.J. Simpson wins the Heisman trophy...
Item #664401
November 27, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 27, 1968
* O. J. Simpson wins Heisman Trophy
* USC - Southern California Trojans
* NCAA college football
The top of page 11 has a three column heading: "Simpson Runaway Choice For '68 Heisman Trophy" with related photo. (see) First report coverage on O.J. Simpson winning the 1968 Heisman Trophy while playing at USC.
Complete with ... See More
1939 Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #664300
November 13, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 24) has a banner headline: "Kicks Accounted for Three of College Football's Major Surprises Saturday" with subheads that include: "OWN FORMULA COST NOTRE DAME GAME" and more with photo of Nile Kinnick scoring a t... See More
Ace Bailey fractures skull in NHL Hockey game...
Item #664287
December 13, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1933
* Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey
* Toronto Maple Leafs player
* NHL Hockey - skull fracture
The sport's section (page 33) has a one column heading: "WILD SCENES MARK HOCKEY IN BOSTON" with subheads that include: "Bailey, Tripped by Shore, Is Sent to Hospital With a Brain Concussion" and more. First report coverage on Toro... See More
Secretariat wins the Kentucky Derby...
Item #664264
May 06, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 6, 1973
* Secretariat wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Triple crown champion
The sport's section (page 23) has a headline: "Secretariat Sets Derby Record" which reports winning the Kentucky Derby, the first leg to his famed triple crown. He still holds the record time for the Derby.
Complete in 60+ pa... See More
Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...
Item #664251
May 23, 1885
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 23, 1885 The front page includes a print of: "Canada - Fighting in the Northwest - A Shell from the Winnipeg Battery Striking a House Occupied by Half-Breeds During Gen. Middleton's Attack Upon Batouche". Pg. 3 has a very nice full page montage of 7 vignettes of: "New York City--The Baseball Season--Sketches at the Po... See More
Players indicted for the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal...
Item #664241
March 26, 1921
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, March 26, 1921
* Chicago Black Sox World Series scandal
* Indictments against White Sox players
One of the sports pages inside has an article near the bottom with one column heads: "Baseball Scandal Up Again" "Eighteen Men Indicted by Chicago Grand Jury, Including Five Not Previously Mentioned".
A very notable report.
The article names ... See More
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