Babe Ruth debuts as a coach in 1938...
Item #662449
June 20, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 20, 1938.
* Babe Ruth debuts as a coach
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
The front page of sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "BABE NEW IDOL IN BROOKLYN" with photo and caption: "YOU KNOW HIM" (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on ... See More
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #662441
February 15, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner heading: "Leahy, Pupil of Rockne, Takes Over Coaching Job at Notre Dame" with subheads. (see) Archival mend near beginning of this article does not affect readablility. Page 17 has two related photo... See More
Jesse Owens wins gold at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #662439
August 06, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 6, 1936
* Jesse Owens victories - 200 meter gold
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
The front page of the sport's section has a great wire photo of Jesse Owens crossing the finish line in the 200 meters with banner heading: "JESSE OWENS MAKES IT A GRAND SLAM!" (see) More on page 25 with heading: "[Black] Wins Sit Sourly With Nazi... See More
Seattle Slew wins 1977 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662429
May 22, 1977
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, section II (sports) only, May 22, 1977
* Seattle Slew wins Preakness Stakes
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The front page of this section has two column headline: "Seattle Slew Does It Again" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Seattle Slew winning the Preakness Stakes, the second race in his triple crown feat. He remains the only horse... See More
Joe Louis (Brown bomber)... Jesse Owens...
Item #662422
December 15, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, December 15, 1936
* Jesse Owens wins athlete of the year award
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber) vs.Eddie Simms
* Heavyweight boxing match
The front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a two column heading: "Louis Dusts Off Eddie Simms in 26 Seconds Flat" with subhead. First report coverage on the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis a... See More
Whirlaway wins 1941 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662412
May 11, 1941
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, section 2 (sports) only, May 11, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The front page of this section has 3 related photos with heading: "Whirlaway In The Preakness" (see) The top of page 2 has a four column headline: "Whirlaway Adds Preakness Victory To Derby T... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #662404
March 22, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, March 22, 1934
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta GA
Page 32 has a banner headline: "Runyan Stroke Ahead of Jones at Turn in First Round of Masters' Tourney" with subheads. see) This was the very first day of the 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Complete with all 40 pages, binding slits along ... See More
Thoroughbred racehorse... War Admiral wins Belmont Stakes...
Item #662392
June 06, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1937
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* War Admiral wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "WAR ADMIRAL WINS $25,000; TURF CLASSIC AT BELMONT" The top of page 2 of the sport's section has a six column headline: "WAR ADMIRAL WI... See More
Very 1st Pro Bowl NFL football game...
Item #662368
January 16, 1939
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, January 16, 1939
* Very 1st Pro Bowl NFL football game
* New York Giants vs. All-Stars
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "N.Y. Giants Win L. A. Titlt, 13-10" with lineups. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st National Football League All-Star Game (Pro Bowl).
Other sporting... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #662367
January 26, 1939
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 1939
* Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight
* Lou Gehrig signs contract with Yankees
* His last full season
The top of the front page of this section has a great banner headline: "JOE LOUIS CHOPS DOWN LEWIS IN FIRST" with subheads and 4 related photos. (see) Nice for display. More on the following page.
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1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....
Item #662322
October 02, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 2, 1941.
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
* Best title to be had ? with great headline
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "DODGERS WIN, TIE SERIES" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, large box scores and inning by inning coverage. Great for display and unusual for such a ni... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #662317
June 25, 1936
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DI MAGGIO CLOUTS 2 HOMERS IN ONE INNING" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. DiMaggio was from the San Francisco area and played minor ... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Joe Louis in 1936
Item #662302
June 20, 1936
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, June 21, 1936
* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing match UPSET photos
The front page of this section has a great pictorial showing 4 photos of Joe Louis being knocked down in defeat. Great for display. Page has a another great photo with banner headline: "'LOUIS CAN'... See More
Battle of Bennington, and so much more...
Item #662286
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Battle of Bennington & much more
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... See More
Considerable baseball reporting... Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #662281
May 11, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 11, 1884
* Buffalo Bill Cody
* Wild West Show ad
* Much on baseball
Page 11 is mostly taken with with reports on over 20 baseball games, including the box scores. Uncommon to find such lengthy baseball coverage in a single issue.
Page 12 has as a feature advertisement one headed: "Last Day! Last Day! Last Day!" "Buffalo Bill's Wild We... See More
Very nice baseball print...
Item #662276
October 10, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 10, 1885
* Early baseball print
The full ftpg. has 2 prints on: "Canada - The Anti-Vaccination Riots at Montreal...".
The prime print inside would be the very nice halfpg. captioned: "Illinois - The Struggle for the Baseball Championship - The Third & Deciding Game Between the Chicago and New York Clubs..." which s... See More
Civil War map shows advance of General Hooker's army...
Item #661996
May 02, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 2, 1863 The front page is dominated by a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF GEN. HOOKER'S ARMY. Map Showing the Position of Fredericksburg, Port Royal, Bowling Green, Warrenton, and adjacent country." Plus there are many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War as seen in the photos.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wea... See More
Lou Gehrig's farewell to baseball...
Item #661889
July 05, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium - Yankees
* Famous 'luckiest man on the face of the earth' speech
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
This issue will remain one of the most coveted by baseball fans, as it reports--from the city where it happened--one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball histor... See More
Displayable football print...
Item #661842
November 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881 The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.
Among other prints are a full front pag... See More
Terrific front page print of John Heenan, the famed boxer...
Item #661809
June 02, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 2, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match
A terrific issue on the famed boxer John Heenan, as the entire front page is taken up with a print of him captioned: "John C. Heenan, The Champion of the World". The print was taken from a photo of him of May 3, 1860 in England, shortly after his famous match between... See More
Early and rather famous sporting-themed newspaper...
Item #661764
January 08, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Jan. 8, 1859 An early sports-themed newspaper with an ornate masthead featuring engravings showing cricket, sailing, boxing, and horse racing.
Page 2 has a boxing article: "The Ring" "The Championship - Woods' Deposit Covered by the Friends of Benicia" concerning an upcoming championship bout between Woods and Heenan. Other sports reporting througho... See More
Willie Mays 1st MLB hit is a home run...
Item #661724
May 29, 1951
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minn., May 29, 1951
* Willie Mays very 1st MLB career hit
* New York Giants baseball home run
The sport's section (page 15) has a one column heading: "Mays Homer Wasted in 4-1 Defeat" with text that begins with: "Amazin' Willie Mays made his first major league hit a home run..." and box scores. (see)
Complete with... See More
Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter...
Item #661723
August 28, 1938
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN sport's section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, August 28, 1938
* Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Joe DiMaggio 3 triples in a row
The top of the front page of this sport's section only has a nice banner headline: "PEARSON HURLS NO HIT TILT FOR YANKS !" The top of page 2 also has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
Seabiscuit wins Marchbank Handicap in a S.F. newspaper...
Item #661687
April 18, 1937
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, April 18, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins Marchbank Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The top of the front page pf this section has a nice headline: "SEABISCUIT IS EASY WINNER" The top of page 3 of this section has a four column headline: "Seabiscuit Spreadeagles Field in Tanforan Finale" with subheads. ... See More
Phil Rizzuto hits 1st MLB home run....
Item #661679
April 24, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, April 24, 1941
* Phil Rizzuto - New York Yankees
* Very 1st MLB baseball home run
* Game announcer - "Holy Cow!" fame
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Homers?Phil Can Hit 'Em" with subhead: "Rizzuto's 11th Inning Drive to Beat Red Sox Proves Small Yank Power" (see) First report coverage on Yankee leg... See More
1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....
Item #661678
October 04, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 4, 1941.
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
* Best title to be had ? with great headline
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS TOP DODGERS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, large box scores and inning by inning coverage. Great for display and unusual for such a ni... See More
Louis Zamperini wins 1 mile run...
Item #661676
April 12, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 12, 1936
* Louis Zamperini of "Unbroken" fame
* University of Southern California - USC
* Track meet - 1 mile winner
The sport's section (page H-B) has a banner headline: "TROJAN'S CRUSHBEAR TRACKMENBY 55 POINT" with subheads and event summaries on page 3H which includes in small, discrete text: "Mile Run--Won by Zamperini (S.... See More
White Sox owners bans players despite the court's verdict...
Item #661669
March 14, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1921
* re. Black Sox World Series scandal
* Best title to be had ?- rare as such
Page 15 begins with an interesting article relating the infamous Black Sox betting scandal. Headed: "Commy Through With Black Sox Despite Verdict", the text begins: "With an emphatic 'No" President Comiskey of the White Sox disposed of the last chan... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #661644
May 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a n ice banner headline: "BOBBY JONES' RECORD 68 WINS GOLF CUP" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sport... See More
Don Drysdale in World Series... Dodgers vs. Yankees... with photo...
Item #661623
October 06, 1963
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1963 The front page has a three column-wide, two line head "Los Angeles Does It Again With More Great Pitching, 1-0" with an accompanying photo of pitcher Don Drysdale and outfielder Tommy Davis with a header "Big D's Do It for Dodgers". Further coverage is on the front page of the Sports Section with a he... See More
DiMaggio's historic hitting streak ends at 56...
Item #661612
July 18, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 18, 1941
* Joe MiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Historic game hitting streak ends w/ 56
* Best title to be had from NYC ?
The top of the sports page has a 6 column head announcing: "Snapping of DiMaggio String Fails to Halt Yanks" with one of the subheads noting; "Jolting Joe Held Hitless After 56 Consecutive Contests". The text begins: ... See More
Helen Wills Moody wins 8th Wimbeldon singles....
Item #661604
July 02, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 2, 1938
* Helen Wills Moody wins 8th & last silver salver
* The Championships, Wimbledon vs. Helen Jacobs
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a great banner headline: "MRS. MOODY CRUSHES HELEN JACOBS" with subheads and photo. Nice for display and unusual for such a nice headline being on the front page dealing with sports. Much more in... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" speech (day after)...
Item #661593
July 06, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 6, 1939
* The day after Gehrig's farewell speech
* "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth"
The sport's section (page 20) has an editorial with two column heading: "Gehrig Will Always Be 'Greatest Ever' In McCarthy's Book" with subheads. (see) Text begins with: "To Joe McCarthy, Lou Gehrig always will be the greatest ... See More
Yankees win game 2 in 1937 World Series...
Item #661588
October 07, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 7, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball (game 2)
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS BEAT GIANTS AGAIN" with subheads, box scores, scoreboard above the masthead and inning by inning coverage. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this unc... See More
The 1914 World Series... Boston Braves vs. Philadelphia Athletics...
Item #661559
October 08, 1914
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 8 - 10, 12-13, 1914
* Boston Braves (Atlanta)
* Philadelphia Athletics
* World Series of baseball
* Complete set for all games
This is a five-issue set (the 11th was a Sunday and no issue was printed) pertaining to the 1914 World Series between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics which was the first four-game sweep in World Series h... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"... The America's Cup yacht race...
Item #661512
October 19, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893 Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page print of the "Vigilant", winner of the International Yacht Race; a full pg. on the yacht race; a doublepg. centerfold with 16 prints & photos on ... See More
Yankees win game 2 in 1936 World Series...
Item #661469
October 02, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 2, 1936
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball (game 2)
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS WIN, EVEN SERIES" with subheads, box scores, scoreboard above the masthead and inning by inning coverage. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this unco... See More
1938 New York Yankees World Series win...
Item #661454
October 08, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 8, 1938
* New York Yankees win
* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
* World Series of baseball (game 3)
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS TRIP CUBS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, large box scores and inning by inning coverage. Great for display and unusual for such a nice headl... See More
Baseball caricatures by A.B. Frost...
Item #661453
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, January, 1890The entire back page is captioned: "Our National Game", showing twelve different baseball caricatures each with a caption, illustrated by the famed artist A.B. Frost.
Other content is "Jamaica, New and Old" "The Russian Army" "The Smyrna Fig Harvest" "St. Andrew's" and many additional articl... See More
Preparing for the famous Heenan - Sayers boxing match...
Item #661430
March 17, 1860
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, March 17, 1860
* John C. Heenan
* Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match
The double page centerfold features nine prints headed: "Great International Fight in England Between John C. Heenan (Benicia Boy) and Tom Sayers for the Champion's Belt of England." with a bit of text as well. The prints show both men in training fo
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* John C. Heenan
* Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match
The double page centerfold features nine prints headed: "Great International Fight in England Between John C. Heenan (Benicia Boy) and Tom Sayers for the Champion's Belt of England." with a bit of text as well. The prints show both men in training fo
Yankees win game 1 in 1937 World Series...
Item #661401
October 06, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 6, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball (game 1)
* Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKEES DEFEAT GIANTS" with subheads, box scores, and scoreboard above the masthead. Great for display.More in the sport's section and nice to have in this uncommon NYC publication.
Compl... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1953 Masters golf tournament
Item #661399
April 13, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1953
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 12) has a two column heading: "Mighty Ben Hogan Wins Masters Title With 274" with photo and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1953 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with all 20 pages, light t... See More
Babe Ruth signs w/ Dodgers in 1938....
Item #661385
June 18, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, June 18, 1938
* Babe Ruth returns
* Brooklyn Dodgers coach
* Major league baseball MLB
The front page has a three column headline: "RUTH MADE DODGERS' COACH" with subheads that include: "Bambino Starts New Job Tomorrow" and more. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section with photo of Ruth. Great to have in this uncomm... See More
O. J. Simpson's days with Buffalo are over....
Item #661384
November 01, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1977
* O. J. Simpson as a running back
* Buffalo Bills - NFL football
The front page has a nice banner headline: "O.J. Simpson Out for Season" with subhead: "Will Have Surgery on Left Knee" and photo. (see) First report coverage on what would be the end of O. J. Simpson's playing days for the Buffalo Bills. He would be traded to the 49ers ... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #661351
July 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium (day of)
* Famous 'luckiest man on the face of the earth' speech fame
* Best title to be had ?
Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,00... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1941 NFL title...
Item #661331
December 22, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League cha... See More
1939 Lou Gehrig's baseball career ends...
Item #661238
June 22, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 22, 1939.
* Lou Gehrig's baseball career ends
* Infantile Paralysis diagnosis
* Illustration w/ editorial
The sport's section (24) has a nice illustration showing a likeness of Lou Gehrig with heading: "The Iron Heart" with brief text. (see) Also on the same page is a editorial with heading: "Get Health Back, Win Dugout Job, Gehrig... See More
Lou Gehrig learns he has ALS, ending his stellar career...
Item #661233
June 21, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 21, 1939
* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
The front pages has a six column headline announcing: "Gehrig Has Paralyzing Illness" as well as a photo of him headed: "Doctors Find Him Through as Player" and "Veteran Yankee Appears in Good Spirits When H... See More
Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers...
Item #661183
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 8, 1940* Cincinnati Reds wins championship
* World Series of baseball (game 7)
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Cincinnati Reds winning 2-1 and clinching the World Series 4 games to 3. (see) The front page has a six column headline: "Reds Win, Capture Title" with subheads, box scores and play-by-play reporting. Nice for di... See More
Atlanta Falcons get franchise team...
Item #661103
July 01, 1965
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, Single leaf only, July 1, 1965
* Atlanta Falcons get franchise team (1st report)
* NFL football - Georgia
* SINGLE LEAF ONLY ***********
Here is a single page cut out of a damaged issue (pages 19 & 20 only) which has a two column heading: "Atlanta Gains NFL Franchise For $9 Million" with a large portion of the text. Still nice for framing as is... See More
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