Dedication of Notre Dame Stadium in 1930...
Item #675968
October 12, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, sport's section only, October 12, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening
* Formal dedication (1st report) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NOTRE DAME DEDICATES HOME STADIUM BY WHIPPING NAVY, 26-2" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the dedicatio... See More
1902 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #675935
November 28, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 28, 1903
* Early Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ANNAPOLIS MADE A POOR SHOWING" with subheads that include: "Army Defeated Navy in Football by a Score of 40 to 5" and more. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "... See More
1903 Bob Fitzsimmons wins 3rd boxing title.
Item #675934
November 26, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 26, 1903
* Bob Fitzsimmons wins Light Heavyweight title
* vs. George Gardiner - boxing championship
The top of page 2 has a two column headline: "CROWD HISSED THE PUGILISTS" with subhead: "Fitzsimmons Won the Fight--Gardner Stood up for Twenty Rounds" and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition b... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #675912
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
Philadelphia Warriors win the first NBA title...
Item #675887
April 23, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947
* Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
* Wins the 1st NBA basketball title
The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the time. It is what it is, still a 1st report tho... See More
St. Louis Cardinals win World Series of baseball...
Item #675882
October 09, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., October 9, 1934.
* St. Louis Cardinals win World Series
* Major League Baseball Champions
The front page has a three column heading: "Cardinals Win Fourth Contest And Series In Wild Game At Detroit" with scoreboard, lineups and inning by inning description.
Twelve pages, light toning and some wear at the margins with a few tears.... See More
Reliance wins 1903 America's Cup...
Item #675858
September 03, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 3, 1903
* U.S. Yacht Reliance vs. Shamrock III
* America's Cup win at New York City Harbor
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "RELIANCE WON BY OVER TWO MILES" 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 fragi... See More
1903 James J. Jeffries boxing title fight...
Item #675857
August 15, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.15, 1903
* James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "CORBETT HAD LITTLE SHOW" with subhead and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers 1953 World Series...
Item #675805
October 04, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 4, 1953
* New York Yankees lose game 4
* World Series of baseball
* Brooklyn Dodgers - "The Bums"
* Roy Campanella & Billy Martin
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "DODGERS DOWN YANKS 7-3, TO SQUARE SERIES" with subheads, related photo and box scores. (see) Much more in the sport's section.
Othe... See More
1985 Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns...
Item #675776
April 16, 1985
USA TODAY, April 16, 1985
* Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns
* Middleweight championship boxing match
* "The Fight" - "The War"
The front page has a five column headline: "Marvelous Marvin wins his 'war'" The front page of the sport's section has another headline: "Hagler just marvelous in TKO" with subhead and color photo. First... See More
Rookie Michael Jordan & the Special Olympics......
Item #675773
April 05, 1985
USA TODAY, April 5, 1985
* Michael Jordan during his rookie season
* Visiting the Special Olympics athletes
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball
The top right corner of the front page of the sport's section has a photo of Bulls' rookie Michael Jordan with heading: "Special Kind Of Day" The top of page 4 of this section has a headline: "Jordan's magic touches Special O... See More
Michael Jordan becomes the best player in the NBA...
Item #675772
April 26, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, April 26, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball
The front page of the sport's section has a illustration which includes the likeness of Michael Jordan with heading: "NBA selects its best" Also a two column heading: "Jordan has no peer, say his peers" The top left corner of the front page has a small photo of J... See More
Michael Jordan & Hakeen Olajuwon opening day as rookies...
Item #675754
October 26, 1984
USA TODAY, October 26, 1984
* Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon
* Opening day NBA Basketball as rookies
* Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets
Page 11 of the sport's section has a list of the rosters of each NBA team under the heading: "NBA OPENING-DAY ROSTERS" which includes the Chicago Bulls with: "23 Michael Jordan G 6-6 R" and the Houston Rockets with: "H... See More
1924 World Series... New York Giants...
Item #675747
October 10, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball - MLB (game 6)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SENATORS WIN, 2-1; WORLD TITLE HINGES ON 7TH GAME TODAY" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section. First report coverage of game 6 of the World Series between the New York Giants and Washingto... See More
Nelson Mandela to be released from prison...
Item #675741
February 11, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed (day of)
* South African president
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela Today" with related photo. (see) More on page... See More
Washington Redskins win Title in 1937.....
Item #675731
December 13, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 13, 1937.
* Washington Redskins win NFL football title
* USS Panay incident (1st report)
* Yangtze River, Nanjing, China
The sport's section (page 24) has a three column heading: "Baugh's 17 Passes for 352 Yards Give Redskins Pro Football Crown" with subheads.
Also of historic significance is a banner headline on the fro
... See More
* Washington Redskins win NFL football title
* USS Panay incident (1st report)
* Yangtze River, Nanjing, China
The sport's section (page 24) has a three column heading: "Baugh's 17 Passes for 352 Yards Give Redskins Pro Football Crown" with subheads.
Also of historic significance is a banner headline on the fro
Michael Jordan shines in the Olympic games...
Item #675713
August 08, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago Aug. 8, 1984
* Michael Jordan shines w/ photo
* U.S. men's Olympic basketball team
* In a Chicago publication, rare as such
The top of page 116 has a three column heading: "Situation is well in hand" with subhead and photo. (see) A nice article on Jordan prior to his pro debut. Text includes: "I don't think the pros realize how good he is..." ... See More
Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675698
May 02, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, May 2, 1988
* Michael Jordan makes NBA history
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
* 1st player to score 50+ points in consecutive games
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan's 55 lifts Bulls to 2-0 lead" with photo of Jordan. (see)
Complete with all sections (38 pages), very nice condition.
... See More
John L. Sullivan vs. Tug Wilson...
Item #675642
July 19, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 19, 1882
* John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing
Page 3 has one column headings: "Sick Sullivan" "He Suffers More Than His English opponent" "Wilson Challenges the Boston Boy to Fight for the Belt" (see)
Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In 1882, Wilso... See More
Triple crown Seattle Slew loses 1st in 1977...
Item #675555
July 04, 1977
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 4, 1977
* Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Loses 1st race to J. O. Tobin
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "J.O. TOBIN AND SHOE SLAY THE SLEW" with subheads and a few related photos. Nice for display. Great to have in this West Coast publication.
Sport's secti... See More
Ted Drake's seven goals record soccer game...
Item #675551
December 15, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 15, 1935
* Ted Drake - Arsenal football club (soccer)
* Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, England
* Seven goals - top-flight record game
Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "SOCCER MARK SET AS 60,000 LOOK ON" with subheads that include: "Seven Goals by Drake of Arsenal Best Under English League's New Rule"... See More
Lou Gehrig hits 4 home runs in a row....
Item #675537
June 04, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees baseball
* Lou Gehrig (Iron Horse)
* 4 home runs in single game
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Gehrig Hits Four Consecutive Home Runs to Equal Record Of Robert Lowe Made in 1894" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small tear along the top margin, generally nice.
... See More
Carl Lewis wins 2nd gold medal in 1984...
Item #675519
August 07, 1984
USA TODAY, Aug. 7, 1984
* Carl Lewis wins 2nd of 4 gold medals
* 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The front page has a headline that reads: "Lewis gets gold--but short of record" with photo of Lewis and more. Lewis was trying to Match Jesse Owens four gold medals he won in 1936 Berlin. Lewis would achieve this in the following days,. Much more on the 1984 Summer Olympics ... See More
Michael Jordan becoming a superstar w/ photo...
Item #675505
May 11, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, May 11, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
The front page of the sport's section has a action photo showing Michael Jordan with heading: "Jordan's Star rises higher" Also a two column heading: "Chicago's equalizer in control" which is a nice report on Jordan's skills.
Complete with al... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1930 Southeastern Open....
Item #675476
April 02, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 2, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins Southeastern Open
* PGA professional golf tournament - Augusta, Georgia
* The beginning of his famed grand slam
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Jones Adds Southwestern Golf Title to His Long String" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning the 1930 Southeastern Open... See More
Jesse Ownens shines for Ohio State...
Item #675474
June 21, 1936
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 21, 1936
* Jesse Owens Wins 4 events w/ one World record
* NCAA Track and Field Championships (Chicago)
* Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany on the horizon
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "TROJANS TAKE TEAM HONORS; OWENS WINNER OF 4 EVENTS" First report coverage continues on page 2 with a nice p... See More
Muhammad Ali's 1st fight back...
Item #675473
October 27, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. October 27, 1970
* Muhammad Ali first fight back
* Heavyweight boxing vs. Jerry Quarry
The top of page 7 has a five column headline: "Ali Returns To Ring After 3 1/2 Years For 3rd-Round TKO Win Over Quarry" and more.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In... See More
Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year...
Item #675415
May 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1985
* Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The top of page 14 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Jordan Outpolls Olajuwon, 57 1/2 Votes to 20 1/2, as the NBA Rookie of the Year" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #675408
June 15, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 15, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Fight World Acclaims Baer New Heavyweight Champion; Carnera Stopped in 11th Round" with nice photo of Baer.
Complete with 20m pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the s... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933
* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame
* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup...
Item #675368
June 07, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 7, 2007
* Anaheim Ducks win their only Stanley Cup
* National Hockey League - NHL
* California's very first team champions
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Scott Niedermayer holding up the Stanley Cup trophy. Also a three column heading: "Ducks get last laugh--and the Cup to show for it"... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #675354
November 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 27, 1932
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset
* Loads of text w/ photos
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME UPSETS ARMY ELEVEN, 21-0, AS 80,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and three related photos. (see)
Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "Dazzling Aerial and Running Attack Enables No... See More
Dodgers win the National League pennant...
Item #675352
September 30, 1959
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, Sept. 30, 1959
* Los Angeles Dodgers win NL Pennant
* 1st Pennant since moving from Brooklyn
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline announces: "L.A. DODGERS CHAMPIONS ! " with a related subhead and two large photos of the last game. This was their National League championship & they would go on to win t... See More
Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest w/ photo...
Item #675342
February 07, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1988
* Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
* Iconic photo at Chicago Stadium
The front page of the sport's section has a one of Jordan's iconic photos showing him in action in the 1988 slam dunk contest which was held at Chicago Stadium. The top of page 4 of this section has a banner heading: "Jordan Wins Dunk Cont... See More
1989 iconic Michael Jordan's "The Shot" w/ photo...
Item #675340
May 09, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8 & 9, 1989
* Michael Jordan's "The Shot" w/ iconic photo
* Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball
* A two issue set
The front page of the sport's section of the May 8th issue has a one column heading: "Jordan Takes Air Out of Cavaliers, and Bulls Advance" First report coverage continues inside this section. (see)
The top of page 7 ... See More
Michael Jordan retires from the Bulls in 1999...
Item #675305
January 14, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 14, 1999
* Michael Jordan's official retirement
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
The front page has a three column photo of Jordan during his press conference with quote. (see) Also a two column heading: "Michael Jordan Makes It Official: He's Gone" with subhead.
The front page of the sport''s section has a larger photo of Jordan with head... See More
Michael Jordan's father killed in 1993
Item #675263
August 14, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 14, 1993
* James R. Jordan Sr. killed
* Michael Jordan's father
* Chicago Bulls basketball
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Father of Michael Jordan, NBA Superstar, Found Dead" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with a few related photos.
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling ... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675247
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Volume one issue of a sporting newspaper...
Item #675246
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 24, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Reports are headed: "The Turf" "Draught Of The Seine" "Our Chess Department" "Out Door Sports" "Fist... See More
Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...
Item #675213
January 23, 1984
USA TODAY, Jan. 23, 1984
* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa
The front page has a headline that reads: "Raiders go Hog-wild, 38-9" with subhead and two related photos. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Raiders super in rout" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more i... See More
Very 1st Masters golf tournament in 1934...
Item #675210
March 25, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 25, 1934
* Very 1st Masters golf tournament
* 3rd day results - Horton Smith
* Augusta Ga Georgia
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "HORTON SMITH'S 212 LEADS JONES 10 STROKES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was the 3rd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant iss... See More
The real "Cinderella Man" to win the boxing title...
Item #675172
June 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1935
* Cinderella Man famous upset win (2 days prior)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* James Braddock vs. Max Baer
The sport's section (page 28) has a banner headline: "Impressive Exhibition Given by Braddock as He Finishes Boxing Drills Here" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is t... See More
Willie Turnesa wins 1938 U.S. Amateur title...
Item #674953
September 18, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, September 18, 1938
* Amateur golfer Willie Turnesa
* Oakmont Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
The front page of this section has a seven column headline: "TURNESA TAKES U. S. AMATEUR GOLF TITLE, 8 AND 7" with subhead and 2 related photos. First report coverage on Willie Turnesa winning the U.S. Amateur cham... See More
Jimmy Demaret wins 1950 Masters golf tournament
Item #674950
April 10, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1950
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Demaret Takes Masters After Ferrier Blows Up" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1950 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 16 pages, light ... See More
Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....
Item #674949
August 14, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 14, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Wins Olympic gold in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany
* Early, same day first report
The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a nice banner headline: "U. OF WASHINGTON CREW WINS OLYMPIC EIGHT-OARED TITLE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the University of Washington H... See More
Washington crew breaks Olympic record in 1936....
Item #674947
August 12, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 12, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Breaks Olympic record in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany fame
Page 31 has a one column heading: "Huskies Reach Rowing Final" with subhead: "Washington Sets Course Record Winning Olympic Heat at Gruenau" (see) This crew would win the gold medal by upsetting the Nazi crew just 2 days late... See More
Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadelphia Eagles are born...
Item #674915
July 09, 1933
Sport's section only of the DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1933
* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Philadelphia Eagles
* Joins NFL football
Near the top of page 2 of this section is a small one column heading: "Pro Foot Ball Loop Now Has Ten Clubs" See image for brief text here. First report coverage on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles being awarded franchises by the National... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers to win their first World Series...
Item #674909
October 04, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1955
* Brooklyn Dodgers to be World Series champions
* Finally to beat New York Yankees (day of)
* Major league baseball - Bums no more
The front page has a three column heading: "Yankees Square Series By Beating Dodgers, 5-1" with subhead, related photo and box scores. (see) Much much in the sport's section on game 6 of the World Seri... See More
Game of the Century - FIFA World Cup (soccer)...
Item #674841
June 18, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 18, 1970
* Italy 4-3 over West Germany
* FIFA World Cup soccer
* Game of the Century
The sport's section (page 2) has a one column heading: "Soccer Cup" First report coverage on the semi-final games of the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Italy vs. West Germany match is known in the soccer World as the 'Game of the Century'. With soccer being a... See More
Rams win 2000 Super Bowl in a L.A. paper...
Item #674831
January 31, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 31, 2000
* St. Louis (Los Angeles) Rams
* Super Bowl XXXIV champions
* NFL - National Football League
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Isaac Bruce running for the winning touchdown. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Great Escape; Rams Stop Titans a Yard Short to Bring Title Home--to St. Louis&q... See More
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