Yankees win game 2 in 1936 World Series...

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  

1999 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees...

THE DAILY STAR, Oneonta, New York, July 24, 1999 



* 1999 Hall of Fame induction weekend



Front page heading has, "Baseball fans pack Cooperstown", which tells of Nolan Ryan, Orlando Cepeda, George Brett, Robin Yount all being inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.

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Philadelphia Phillies...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 12, 1989



* Mike Schmidt retires from baseball.



This issue features the retirement of Michael Jack Schmidt, super-star 3rd-basemen for the Philadelphia Phillies (and now a member of the Hall of Fame).



This tabloid-size newspaper is a complete issue in nice, clean condition. See images for details.

Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Ripken and Gwynn....

THE DAILY STAR, Oneonta, NY, July 30, 2007  The front page has the full-banner heading "75,000 welcome Ripken, Gwynn", with 2 photos related to the event. The Sports Section has: "Inductions 'overwhelming'", with a large photo of Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr., and "HALL OF FAME", with several photos from the event. 

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Barry Bonds hits 756 Homerun....

YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8, 2007  A notable heading, "A new king", with subheading: "No denying Bonds is a special player", is found on the front page of the sports section. 

The sports section also has several heads concerning Barry Bonds, accompanied by 3 photos from the event and a short column titled "HOME RUN LEADERS". The front page has: ... See More  

Wes Ferrell no-hit game.... Babe Ruth photo....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1931



* Wes Ferrell no-hit pitched game

* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball

* Babe Ruth leg injury photo



The sport's section (page 17) has a five column headline: "No-Hit, No-Run Game Pitched by Ferrell of Indians" with subheads, photo and box scores. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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U.S. strikes back at The Taliban...

Barry Bonds breaks home run record... Tony Gwynn retires... Rickey Henderson hits #3,000...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2001  The front page of the Sports Section has the full-banner headline: "FINISHING TOUCHES", with considerable text and a large photo, which tell of Barry Bonds breaking the record for most home runs in a season with his 73rd homer. The related subheading has: "Bond's Record Run, and Perhaps Giant Career, Ends With Home Run No. 73."

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John Dillinger letter to his father...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1934



* Gangster John Dillinger

* On the run in Chicago ?

* Letter to his father



The back page has one column headings that include: "DILLINGER IS ALIVE HIS FATHER ASSERTS" "Farmer Shows Letter From Bandit, Dated 3 Weeks Ago, Saying He Is 'All Right'" "Ridicules Death Stories"  and more (see images) The text includ... See More  

Early Baseball... New Jersey Convention... "dead ball" favored...

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, November 10, 1870  On page 3 under "Base-Ball" is a report: "The New-Jersey Base-Ball Convention--Officers and Committees."

This report about the fourth annual Convention includes a list of the various clubs and their respective delegates who attended the convention, as well as the names of the new officers who were elected (at the convention).

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First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909



* First attempt to fly across the English Channel

* Early airplane - aviation



The front page has two halfpg. photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at Sangatte, France (see). There is a report i... See More  

Babe Ruth's National League debut in 1935...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1935 



* Babe Ruth NL debut

* Boston Braves

* MLB baseball



The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Ruth's Homer And Single Win For Braves, 4-2" with small photo of Ruth crossing home plate. This game was notable as it was Babe Ruth's National League debut as member of the Boston Braves. He would account for all ... See More  

The art of throwing a baseball, with illustrations...

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Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned; "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of the art... See More  

Babe Ruth offered to play again in 1936...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1936



* Babe Ruth coming out of retirement ?

* He refuses Cincinnati Reds offer

* Major League Baseball - MLB



Page 23 has one column heading: "BASEBALL'S OUT; GOLF ENOUGH FOR BABE RUTH NOW" (see) Coverage on the Cincinnati Reds offering Ruth a chance to return to baseball and give it a final try. A somewhat unknown event on Ruth here.

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Yankees win 1937 World Series...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 11, 1937



* New York Yankees vs. Giants

* World Series MLB Baseball

* Joe DiMaggio era



The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a nice banner headline: "YANKS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WORLD SERIES" with subheads, a few related photos and box scores. (see) Nice for display.

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1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 8, 1926



* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series of baseball (game 5)



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Herb Pennock Pitches Yankees to Victory in 10-Inning 3 to 2 Game" with subhead and box scores. Much more on pages 22 & 23.

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NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922



* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees

* World Series (game 1) of baseball



The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.

Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.

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Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930 



* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions

* St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series final game



This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page... See More  

Joe DiMaggio's hit streak ends...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 16 & 18, 1941 (2-issue set)



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak comes to an end

* New York Yankees

* a large ad with a sketch of DiMaggio is present



The July 18th issue is 10 pages and has a report under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS," which tells of the end of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. Se... See More  

Very 1st AL Night baseball game in 1939...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1939



* Very 1st American League night game

* Cleveland Indians vs. Philadelphia Athletics

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The sport's section (page 30) has a lone column heading: "INDIANS CAPTURE NIGHT DEBUT, 8-3" with subheads that include: "Five in Tenth Top Athletics in American League's First Game Under Floodlights" and more with b... See More  

Babe Ruth signs for a $70,000 annual salary...

BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Bangor, Maine, March 3, 1927 



* Babe Ruth sets new high-water mark for baseball players

* $210,000+ contract signed with the New York Yankees

* Receives 2nd highest annual income for a athlete



The bottom of the front page has: "RUTH'S ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ALL ATHLETE'S PROFITS, EXCEPT TUNNEY'S," with details describing his 3-year contrac... See More  

Johnny Vander-Meer pitches 1st no hit of 2 in row....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only,. June 12, 1938.



* Johnny Vander-Meer 's 1st of 2 in a row

* Cincinnati Reds baseball no- hitter game

* Baseball history about to made



The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Vander Meer Pitches No-Hit, No-Run Game, Facing 28 Batters as Reds Top Bees, 3-0" First report coverage on Johnny Vander Meer pitching the ... See More  

Mickey Mantle retires... New York Yankees...

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Amendment, March 2, 1969



* Mickey Mantle retires

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball



The front page has has a small one column photo headed: "To Retire" (see) The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column heading: "Mantle Ends Great Career" First report coverage on the retirement of Yankee great, Mickey Man... See More  

Lou Boudreau suspended from Illinois sports....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1938



* Lou Boudreau suspended

* University of Illinois sports

* Cleveland Indians - MLB



The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Illinois Suspends Its  Basketball Captain Over Deal With Cleveland Indians" with subheads. (see)

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Longest scoreless MLB game in history...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 16, 1968



* Longest scoreless MLB baseball game ever

* Houston Astros vs. New York Mets



This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Astros Outlast Mets In 24-Inning Thriller" and related photo. Tells of the longest scoreless baseball game in MLB history which was tied 0-0 until the 24th inning.



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