1918 Battle of the Lys... Wolrd War I....

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 17, 1918



* Battle of the Lys (1918)

* Fourth Battle of Ypres

* Spring Offensive of Flanders



The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE IS FAVORING BRITISH" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More  

American 1st entry into Germany.... 1944 WWII....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 13, 1944



* First United States Army

* Americans enter Germany for 1st time

* Third Reich border is broken



The front page has a nice six column headline: "YANKS GO FARTHER INTO REICH" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the 1st Army crossing into German soil for the 1st time.

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, ... See More  

New York City Food Riot of 1917...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 20, 1917



* New York City food riot of 1917

* World War I era shortages



The front page has a nice banner headline: "STARVING WOMEN STORM CITY HALL IN NEW YORK" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare... See More  

Jewish promised land in United States ?........

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 26, 1915



* Jewish land in the United States ?

* Judaica activist Simon Wolf - Jews



Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. PROMISED LAND OF JEWS, SAYS WOLF" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pa... See More  

Sugar Ray Robinson wins...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 10, 1955



* Sugar Ray Robinson wins

* Middleweight boxing crown for 3rd time (comeback)



This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Robinson Knocks Out Olson" with subhead: "Sugar Ray Scores Sensational Kayo at 2.51 of Second Round to Take Middleweight Crown for Third Time" and a nice t... See More  

Jess Willard defeats Johnson for the heavyweight title...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915 



* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson 

* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) 



The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kan... See More  

Social Security bill becomes law in 1935...

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First U.S. Navy submarine distaster... USS F-4 (SS-23)...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 26, 1915



* 1st U.S. Navy submarine disaster

* USS F-4 (SS-23)



The front page has a banner headline: "SEARCH FOR SUBMARINE F-4 FAILS; ENTIRE CREW BELIEVED DEAD" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare... See More  

New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1940



* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey 

* Wins Stanley Cup title



The front page of Section 2 has a seven column heading: "RANGERS WIN STANLEY CUP; DEFEAT LEAFS, 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1939-40 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs. Always nice to have notable events in h... See More  

Michael Jordan wins 1987 slam dunk contest w/ photo...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 8, 1987



* Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest

* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball



Page 3 of the sport's section has a one of Jordan's iconic photos showing him in action in the 1987 slam dunk contest which was held in Seattle. A two column heading reads: "Jordan's Dunks and Bird's Shots Top Fellow Stars" (see)

Complete 1st and sport's se... See More  

Slocum, Texas tornado disaster....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1929



* Slocum, the town that blew away

* Anderson County, Texas tornado disaster

* Elinor Smith aviation feat



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Seven Killed in Texas Village by Tornado; Blizzard Isolates Area About Cheyenne" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Page 3 has a... See More  

1915 Venice road course automobile race...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 17, 1915



* Venice, California (during race)

* Road course automobile race



The front page has a two column heading: "RICKENBACKER LEADING RACE" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.

Complete with 12 pag... See More  

191 Chicago White Sox players w/ Eddie Collins...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 8, 1915



* Chicago White Sox players

* Exhibition visit to San Diego

* Pictorial including Eddie Collins



The top of page 10 has a three column pictorial headed: "Eddie Collins and White Sox Teammates Here For 3 Games" with lineups and text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to fi... See More  

Frank Sinatra's first mention...

NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1940  In the "Drama--Screen--Music" section is an inconspicuous report concerning the Tommy Dorsey band, and noting that it includes: "...Frank Sinatra singing the sentimental tunes..." and which also includes mention of Buddy Rich "...unmercifully thrashing the skins..." as well. A significant report, as this was the very first mention of... See More  

Review of the new work 'Death of a Salesman'...

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 11, 1949 



* "Death of A Salesman" is reviewed upon its premiere



Page 27 contains the review for a new dramatic play titled "Death of A Salesman", the famous work by playwright Arthur Miller. It is considered to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century and in the year of its premier it won the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the Tony Award fo... See More  

1915 Bandit War... Texas raids by Mexicans...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 2, 1915



* Jess Williard  - "The Great White Hope"

* Negro champion Jack Johnson 

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre-fight)



The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "JOHNSON DETERMINED TO FIGHT SAM M'VEY SATURDAY IN HAVANA" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More  

Mussolini is ousted...

LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, July 26, 1943 



* Italy - Benito Mussolini ousted

* Pietro Badoglio takes over

* World War II era



The bold banner headline announces: "MUSSOLINI OUT" with: "King Takes Over Command of Army; Marshal Badoglio Appointed Premier" and various subheads. Great for display.

Complete with all 3 sections (32 pages), light toning along central fold a... See More  

Poona Act agreement... Mahatma Gandhi...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1932 



* Poona Act agreement settled - India

* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends



The front page has a five column heading: "India Celebrates Gandhi's Victory" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More  

Everett, Massachusetts Beacon Oil Explosion...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 11, 1928



* Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

* Beacon Oil Company plant explosion & fire



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "2 MORE VICTIMS OF EVERETT EXPLOSION; TOTAL DEAD, 12" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the Beacon Oil Company plant explosion and fire disaster at Everett, Massachusetts.

Complete wit... See More  

1918 Norman, Oklahoma state hospital fire disaster...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 19, 1918



* Daylight savings time bill

* President Woodrow Wilson

* United States adopts into law



The front page has a one column heading: "President Signs Measure Moving Clacks Aheads One Hour" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fra... See More  

Indictments for the "Black Sox" World Series scandal...

THE NORWICH SUN, Norwich, New York, March 26, 1921 



* Chicago Black Sox World Series scandal

* Indictments against players



The top of the ftpg. has a two line, 2 column head: "144 Indictments Are Returned Against White Sox Players" concerning the throwing of the 1919 Baseball World Series by the Chicago White Sox, known as the "Black Sox" scandal. See the photos for... See More  

First Woman to fly the Atlantic...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 4, 1928 



* About to make history

* Airplane "Friendship" - 1st stage flight



Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The top of the front page has a five column headline: "THE FRIENDSHIP HOPS OFF FOR TREPASSEY ... See More  

Art Blakey Obituary... Black American jazz drummer...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct.17, 1990



* Death report of Jazz drummer Art Blakey



Page A20 has a quarter page article: "Art Blakey; Drummer, Mentor Led the Jazz Messengers", which includes a small photo. A portion of the text includes: "Born in Pittsburgh where he toiled in the steel mills by day while listening  to the Early Hines and Dick Stabile bands on the radio at nigh... See More  

Babe Ruth's first game as a Yankee...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 15, 1920



* Babe Ruth makes his Yankees debut

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The top of page 9 has a brief & inconspicuous mention of the game in which Babe Ruth made his first appearance as a New York Yankee, it being an inauspicious beginning with the top of the column reading: "Babe Ruth, the $150,00 wonder muffed a fly and the lowly Athlet... See More  

Peace comes to Major League Baseball... Landis is the first Commissioner...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Jan. 12, 1921  The top of the sports page has a notable one column headline: "Minor Leagues Vote Approval Of Agreement".

Landis was just named the first commissioner of Major League Baseball a few months prior. The article begins: "Organized baseball in the United States yesterday virtually was brought under the control of Federal Judge Ke... See More