Gehrig ends his 2,130 game streak...
Item #689308
May 03, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 3, 1939
* re. Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section (page 29) has an editorial with one column heading: "Gehrig Still Hopeful Of Return" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in this New York City publication.
Complete in 40 pages, light toning & minor wear... See More
1930 World Series... Baseball...
Item #689273
October 07, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, October 7, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 5) next to last
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "FOXX'S HOMER IN 9TH BEATS CARDINALS, 2-0" with subheads and box scores. More on the next page.
Complete section II with 20 pages, rag edition in very... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #689246
October 12, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More
Hack Wilson's 1930 famous HR swing photo....
Item #689070
August 31, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Aug. 31, 1930
* Hack Wilson famous home run swing
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball game
* Terrific for display
The front page has a section has a great photo of Hack Wilson's famous home run swing when it happened with banner headline: "WILSON'S HOMERS HELP CUBS WHIP CARDS, 16-4" with subheads and box scores. Great for d... See More
Famous "telegraph" baseball game...
Item #688931
September 23, 1870
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 23, 1870 Page 3 has: "Base-Ball The Championship Contest--Mutual vs. Atlantic--The Mutuals Win the Champion Pennant --Score 10 to 4". The summary (see) mentions that there was: "...a very large gathering of spectators on the Union Grounds...despite the fact that the admission fee was double the usual charge." Also says there was the largest gathering... See More
1870 Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball....
Item #688793
June 19, 1870
NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1870
* Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings
* Early baseball w/ box scores
Page 8 has an article headed: "The National Game" with subhead and box scores. (see) The Redstockings ended there 81 game winning streak just a few days prior.
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular long the spine, generally in good condition.
... See More
Most runs ever in a Major League Baseball game....
Item #688792
August 26, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 26, 1922
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
* Most runs in a single game record
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "CUBS AND PHILLIES SMASH TWO RECORDS" "Chicago Team Wins Weird Game in Which 51 Hits Are Made, 26-23" with box scores.
Tells of the game between the Chicago Cubs and Phil... See More
Ban Johnson death... American League founder...
Item #688756
March 29, 1930
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 29, 1930
* First AL president Ban Johnson death
* American League of baseball founder
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DEATH TAKES BAN JOHNSON, BASEBALL CHIEF" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition. A ... See More
1st African American to play in a World Series...
Item #688506
September 30, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 30, 1947
* Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
* 1st African American to play in a World Series
* Jackie Robinson - 1st year in MLB Baseball
* Game 1 (day of)
The front page has a two column heading: "Feud Looms as Bums, Yanks Meet in First World Series Contest" with subhead and photo. More pre-game coverage with photos in the sport's sec... See More
Review & premiere of "The Sandlot", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #688489
April 07, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1993
* Best "The Sandlot" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age baseball cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Sandlot" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood are... See More
1931 World Series of Baseball...
Item #688282
October 09, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, Massachusetts, October 9, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
* Early, same day coverage
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "ATHLETICS TIE WORLD SERIES" with subheads, box scores and inning by inning description. Nice to have all related coverage on the front page and great for di... See More
1931 Frankie Frisch Awarded MVP...
Item #688274
October 21, 1931
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct. 21, 1931
* Frankie Ftrisch wins NL MVP
* St. Louis Cardinals 2nd baseman
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "FRISCH NAMED MOST VALUABLE IN LEAGUE" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few ... See More
Babe Ruth receives plaque at Yankee Stadium....
Item #688223
June 08, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1931
* Babe Ruth receives plaque at stadium
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* Baseball Writer's Association
The sport's section (page 22) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth receiving a plaque from Dan Daniel for his contribution to the game of baseball. (see) Also coverage of the game played that day with box scores. Probably only found in a New Yo... See More
Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame....
Item #688221
June 13, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 13, 1939.
* Cooperstown, New York becomes a tourist stop
* National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication
* First group of inductees honored
The top of page 15 has a two column heading: "Baseball Hailed, Feted At Big Birthday Party" with subhead and box scores of the very first "Hall of Fame" game.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and... See More
Pitcher Babe Ruth vs. New York Yankees...
Item #688206
April 12, 1917
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 12, 1917
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (opening day)
* Babe Ruth pitches against the Yanks
* 3-hitter and win - BOSTON PUBLICATION
The top of the back page under "General Sporting News" is a one column heading "Only Three Hits Off Ruth" with subhead. (see) This was the opening day for the 1917 baseball season an... See More
Lou Gehrig plays his 1st full game w/ Yankees...
Item #688181
June 03, 1925
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Boston, June 3, 1925
* Lou Gehrig plays in 1st of 2,130 games in a row
* New York Yankees - major league baseball MLB
Page 9 has a small and somewhat discrete report under: "New York 8, Washington 5" with text that begins with: "With second stringers replacing slumping regulars..." with box scores that show Gehrig having 5 at bats. This was when Wall... See More
Ralph Greenleaf
Item #687916
March 16, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1950
* Ralph Greenleaf death w/ photo
* Pool & carom World champion
* "Babe Ruth of pocket billiards"
The top of page 31 has a one column heading: "RALPH GREENLEAF, POOL CHAMPION, 50" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 64 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Ralph Greenleaf was an American professiona... See More
Babe Ruth re-signs with Red Sox...
Item #687607
January 15, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918
* Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame)
* Boston Red Sox contract signing
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting th... See More
Lou Gehrig gets special election for Hall of Fame...
Item #687449
December 08, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1939
* Lou Gehrig "The Iron Horse"
* New York Yankees baseball
* To get in Hall of Fame due to illness
* Baseball Writers' Association of America
Page 37 has a small and somewhat inconspicuous one column heading: "Writers Vote To Put Gehrig In Hall Of Fame" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 ... See More
Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Christy Mathewson, and others...
Item #687276
July 22, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL of the New York Times, July 22, 1920 The front page features a large photo of: "Mary Pickford, Whose arrival in England has been marked by great demonstrations of popular favor."
Near the back are two full pages headed: "Pitchers Who Have Won the Coveted Honor of a No-Hit, No-Run Game, and Batter Who Is A Terror to All Pitchers", the latter being "... See More
1917 Walter Johnson photo... Washington Senators...
Item #687068
September 29, 1917
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Sept. 29, 1910
* Pitcher Walter Johnson strikeouts record
* Washington Senators - MLB baseball
Page 3 has a one column heading: "New Strike Out Record Made" with photo of a young Johnson with heading. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Hank Aaron hits home run #500...
Item #686949
July 15, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 15, 1968
* Hank Aaron home run #500
* Atlanta (Milwaukee) Braves
* Major league baseball
Within the sport's section (page 12) is a two column heading: "500th for Aaron As Braves Win" with photo and box scores. First report coverage on Hank Aaron hitting his 500th career home run. He would eventually end his career with the all-tim... See More
Babe Ruth signs with the Boston Red Sox...
Item #686844
March 22, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, March 22, 1919
* Babe Ruth signs final contract with Boston
* Prelude to the trade with New York Yankees
* Major league baseball - MLB
The sports page, page 11, has a one column head: "Ruth Signs With Red Sox For Three Years" with the report noting in part: "...signed a three-year's contract with the world&#... See More
Charles Lindbergh finds ancient Maya cities....
Item #686832
October 10, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 10, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Ancient Maya Civilizations
* 1929 World Series of Baseball (game 2)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH SPIES 4 MAYA CITIES WITHIN 2 HOURS" with subhead. (see) Also much on game 2 of the 1929 World Series between the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicag... See More
Rogers Hornsby finishes the season above .400...
Item #686302
September 30, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Conn., Sept. 30, 1924
* Rogers Hornsby ends with .424 batting average
* St. Louis Cardinals - major league baseball MLB
The sports page (pg. 11) has a one column head reading: "ROGERS HORNSBY CLOSES WITH .424" (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More
Bobby Thomason shot heard round the World....
Item #686190
October 04, 1951
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, October 4, 1951
* Bobby Thomson home run (1st report)
* New York Giants - MLB baseball
* "Shot Heard 'Round the World"
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "Giants Win; Series Opens Today" with subhead: "Home Run Wins Pennant in 9th" and related photo. Much more in the sport's section and related pictorial on pa... See More
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #685918
August 04, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 16) has a two column heading: "Paige Wins Initial Start As tribe Takes Top Place" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Satchel Paige's very 1st official start in the Major Lea... See More
Willie Mays... Future Hall of Famer surpasses Mel Ott...
Item #685750
May 21, 1966
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 21, 1966
* Willie Mays' 512th round-tripper breaks tie w/ Mel Ott
The frontpage has an image of Willie Mays with the headline: "WILLIE MAYS A Champion is Born". Page 3 has an image of Mays connecting with his 512th home run and an accompanying article. Nice to have this coverage of the future member of the Baseball Hall of Fame i... See More
Willie Stargell... Future Hall of Famer...
Item #685749
September 17, 1966
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, Sept. 17, 1966
* Willie Stargell humbled by his own success
The frontpage has an image of Willie Stargell with the headline: "WILLIE STARGELL... Plundering Pirate". Page 3 has five images of Willie at bat and an accompanying article with game stats which include his nine consecutive hits. Nice to have this coverage of the fu
... See More
* Willie Stargell humbled by his own success
The frontpage has an image of Willie Stargell with the headline: "WILLIE STARGELL... Plundering Pirate". Page 3 has five images of Willie at bat and an accompanying article with game stats which include his nine consecutive hits. Nice to have this coverage of the fu
Babe Ruth's last Major League Baseball game...
Item #685742
May 31, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1935
* Babe Ruth's final farewell
* Last game as a player
* Baker Bowl, Philadelphia
* MLB baseball icon
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading: "Phils Crush Braves by 11-6, 9-3" with subheads and box scores. In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck out in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out o... See More
Charges dropped against the Chicago "Black Sox" players...
Item #685726
March 18, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, March 18, 1921
* Chicago "Black Sox" White Sox players
* 1919 World Series of baseball scandal
The sports page has one column heads. on the "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919: "Judge Dever Drops Charges Against Sox" "State's Attorney to Gather New Evidence--Blames Predecessors for Collapse of Case Thursday&quo... See More
Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...
Item #685705
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 P... See More
Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $160,000...
Item #685630
March 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1930
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees
* MLB Baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Ruth Hits First Homer After Signing Contract, but Yanks Lose to Braves, 7-5" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth signing one of his final contracts with the New York Y... See More
Babe Ruth's first home run record breaker...
Item #685572
September 09, 1919
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Mass., Sept. 9, 1919
* Babe Ruth's very 1st home run record
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
Page 8, under "Watching the Score Board" is a brief report which begins with: "Yesterday's hero, Babe Ruth. The Red Sox gardener made a new home record..." (see) A very significant sports report as this first record-breaker for Bab... See More
New York Giants win the 1921 World Series...
Item #685539
October 13, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13, 1921
* New York Giants World Champions
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* MLB baseball (FINAL GAME)
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "GIANTS WIN TODAY AND TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP" with subheads, box scores and inning by inning description. Nice for display. This was also the firs... See More
Cleveland Indians become world champions...
Item #685514
October 08, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1948
* Cleveland Indians win World Series (game 3)
* MLB baseball vs. Boston Braves
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Bearden Hurls Cleveland To 2-0 Win Over Boston" with subheads, box scores and photos of opposing pitchers. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 26 ;pages, light toning at
... See More
* Cleveland Indians win World Series (game 3)
* MLB baseball vs. Boston Braves
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Bearden Hurls Cleveland To 2-0 Win Over Boston" with subheads, box scores and photos of opposing pitchers. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 26 ;pages, light toning at
Ray Caldwelll struck by lightning during MLB game......
Item #685373
August 25, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1919
* Ray Caldwell struck by lightning during game
* Cleveland Indians pitcher
* MLB Baseball
Page 12 has a one column heading: "Three Hits Off Caldwell" with subhead and box scores.See image for text here.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
... See More
Official baseball approved...
Item #685139
March 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1943
* MLB Major League Baseball
* Official ball approved
* Cork & balata rubber
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Livelier Baseball Similar to 1939 Type Adopted by Committee for Major Leagues" (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Complete with 80+ pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth's 1st home run of record season...
Item #685111
April 16, 1927
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, April 16, 1927
* Babe Ruth's 1st home run of record season
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKS SWEEP 3-GAME SERIES WITH MACKS, 6-3" with subhead and small photo of Ruth. (See) First report coverage on Babe Ruth's 1st home run of the 1927 baseball season. He would end the sea... See More
1940 Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers...
Item #685062
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1940* Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Cincinnati Reds winning 4-0. (see) The front page has two column heading: "BUCKY WALTERS SHUTS OUT TIGERS AND HITS HOMER" with subheads, related photo and box scores. (see)
Complete with 20 page... See More
St. Louis Cardinals win World Series.....
Item #685025
October 05, 1942
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., October 5, 1942
* 1942 World Series of baseball
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees
* Major league baseball MLB
* Championship game (final)
Above the masthead on the front page is a scoreboard showing the Cardinals winning 4-2. Also a two column heading: "ST. LOUIS AGAIN TAKES YANKEES TO COP '42 SERIES" with subhead. Inning by inning ... See More
Very rare baseball newspaper... "Hal" McClure... Bucknell graduate...
Item #684990
July 09, 1886
OFFICIAL (Baseball) RECORD, New York, July 9, 1886
* Very rare baseball periodical
This is a volume two issue of a very rare & historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball.
Although the masthead reads: "Official Record" the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 rea... See More
Neat title...
Item #684446
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The ftpg. has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the Ameri... See More
Federal Baseball League folds in 1915....
Item #684360
December 22, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1915
* Federal Baseball League dissolves (day of)
The sport's section (page 8) has a banner headline: "BASEBALL MEN WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO SETTLE DETAILS FOR PEACE" with subheads. (see)
Coverage on collapse of the Federal League which opened the way for the National & American Leagues as the only major league conferences in professional ba... See More
Yankees win 1943 World Series without DiMaggio...
Item #684351
October 12, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1943
* New York Yankees baseball
* World Series Champions
* Joe DiMaggio in service (Air Force)
* Best publication to be had ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS WIN SERIES, BEATING CARDS, 2-0, ON DICKEY'S HOMER" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 31 & 32) with banner headings, a few re... See More
4th mid-summer classic... Baseball All-Stars...
Item #684324
July 07, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, July 7, 1936
* 1936 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
* Very 1st National League victory - 4th overall game
* Lou Gehrig era w/ photos - nice headline
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "NATIONALS WIN ALL-STAR GAME" with subheads that include: "GEHRIG, GALAN SOCK HOMERS BEFORE 25,000" and more with box scores. More in the sport... See More
Joe DiMaggio retires as a MLB player...
Item #684266
December 12, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 12, 1951
* Joe DiMaggio retirement
* New York Yankees Clipper
* MLB Major League Baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a four column photo with heading: "A Star Passes but the Reflected Light Often Shines for Generations" Also a six column heading: "Joe Eyes TV Job...Feels Arcs Ruined Him...Mantle His Sub" with another related pho... See More
Joe Dimaggio's 1st MVP award....
Item #684073
October 25, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio wins his 1st MVP award
* New York Yankees - Yankee Clipper
* MLB baseball - Best title to have in ?
The sport's section (page 31) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Voted Most Valuable Player in American League" with subheads that include: "YANKS' OUTFIELDER WINS ON 280 POINTS" "Foxx Ne... See More
1919 World Series "fixing" scandal is revealed to the public...
Item #684026
September 28, 1920
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., Sept. 28, 1920
* Chicago White "Black" Sox
* World Series Scandal breaks
The scandal of the 1919 "Black Sox" World Series did not break to the public until just now, covered in this newspaper with a one column front page heading: "EIGHT WHITE SOX BASEBALL MEN SUSPENDED" with subheads. (see)
Twenty pages, light toning, loose a... See More
Chicago Cubs opens 1935 World Series...
Item #683957
October 02, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1935
* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers w/ photos
* World Series of baseball opening day
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "PLAY BALL! CLASSIC BEGINS" with subheads. Nice for display. The front page of section 2 (sports) has another banner headline and a few related photos. More related photos are on the back page. Cubs would win the f... See More
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