Jackie Robinson signs into MLB in 1945...
Item #673882
October 24, 1945
NEW YORK POST, October 24, 1945
* Jackie Robinson joins the majors (historic)
* 1st African American in MLB baseball
* Montreal Royals - Brooklyn Dodgers
The top of the back page has a three column heading: "Dodgers' Signing of Negro Sets New Baseball Policy" with photo of Robinson. (see) Nice to have in a NYC publication, the home of the Dodgers at the time.
Complete with a... See More
Notre Dame wins 1989 college football title...
Item #673859
January 03, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside. Much reporting on the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC.
Complete wit... See More
Fifth Down Game (1990)... Colorado Buffaloes...
Item #673856
October 07, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 7, 1990
* Colorado Buffaloes college football
* "Fifth Down Game" debacle
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Colorado Takes Fifth, Wins" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside. This enabled Colorado to stay undefeated and eventually take a share of the national title with Georgia... See More
LSU Tigers win 2003 college football title...
Item #673855
January 05, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 2004
* LSU - Louisiana State University
* Wins Sugar Bowel vs. Oklahoma
* Wins National Championship
* Nick Saban's first college football title
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column color photo of Nick Saban celebrating his first national championship with his players. Also a heading: "LSU Defeats Oklahoma; USC Beats BCS" (see)
The... See More
1927 Texas A&M football co-champions....
Item #673725
November 25, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 25, 1927
* Texas A&M Aggies football
* Last game of season (Texas Longhorns)
* National champions to be proclaimed
The bottom of the front page of section 2 (sports) has a small one column heading: "Texas Aggies Beat Texas U 28-7; Win Southwest Title" See image for 1st report coverage on the last game of the season for Texas A&M in which th... See More
Joe Louis beats German Max Schmeling..
Item #673590
June 23, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June. 23, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing
Page 5 of this issue has a one column heading: "LOUIS SMASHES DOWN SCHMELING FOR WORLD TITLE - Brown Bomber Beats German To Floor In Little Over Two Minutes". First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship betw... See More
Michael Jordan begins his NBA career...
Item #673519
October 31, 1984
USA TODAY, Oct. 31, 1984
* Michael Jordan's begins NBA career
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
The top of page 7 of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Stylish Jordan could be Bulls' ticket to respectability" with related photo. (see) Report includes mention of his contract with Nike shoes and that there would be a Jordan shoe soon on the market. Also te... See More
Best Chicago Cubs win 1932 NL pennant....
Item #673399
September 21, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 21, 1932
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
* Best title to be had (very rare )
The front page has a one column heading: "38,000 CHEER AS CUBS' VICTORY CLINCHES FLAG" with subhead. The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CUBS DEFY EXPERTS AND HARD LUCK TO WIN" with various subheads and ... See More
1950 NCAA college football games...
Item #673137
October 29, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 29, 1950 This 12 pages section has various sporting news with many college football reports with a few related photos and scores.
Complete sport's section only, rag edition, a little creasing, generally very nice.
Bobby Jones wins 1926 U.S. Open...
Item #673094
July 11, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 11, 1926
* Bobby Jones wins at Scioto
* Olympia Fields Country Club
* U.S. Open golf championship
The front page of this section has a one column heading: JONES WINS TITLE BY SINGLE STROKE; TURNESA, 294, NEXT" with subheads, related photo and illustration of Jones. Much more on page 5 of this section with banner headline, 2 more photo... See More
Dedication of Notre Dame Stadium in 1930...
Item #673089
October 12, 1930
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, 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 New Stadium With Crushing Victory Over Navy, 26 to 2" with subheads and small photo of Knute Ro... See More
Bob Feller's opening day No Hitter in 1940...
Item #672992
April 17, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 17, 1940
* Famous Pitcher Bob Feller
* Opening day no hitter pitched
* Cleveland Indians baseball
Page 2B has a three column heading: "Feller's No-Hitter Writes a Page in History of Baseball" with subhead. (see) Also a related editorial with photo of Feller. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding h... See More
1862 Surrender of Fort Donelson... Evacuation of Bowling Green...
Item #672990
February 18, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Bowling Green, Kentucky
One column Civil War heads on page 5 include: "SURRENDER OF FORT DONELSON" "A Desperate Three Days' Fight" "Heavy Losses on Both Sides" "Bravery and Heroism of Our Troops" "They Fight Like Veterans" Unconditional Surrender of the Rebels&q... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #672959
November 17, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, November 17, 1935
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* NCAA college football tie
The front page of this section has a five column headline: "ARMY, NOTRE DAME TIE, 6-6" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with 2 related photos and lineups.
Complete section 2 only, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding ho... See More
The death of baseball great Ty Cobb...
Item #672935
July 18, 1961
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1961
* Ty Cobb death (1st report)
* Detroit Tigers
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of page 4 has a headline that reads: "Ty Cobb Leaves Fantastic Legacy" (see)
Complete it 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Enterprise wins America's Cup...
Item #672925
September 19, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1930.
* U.S. Yacht Enterprise vs. Shamrock V
* America's Cup victory
* Ruth Alexander death
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENTERPRISE WINS SERIES AND AMERICA KEEPS CUP; HIS LAST TRY, SAYS LIPTON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 27 with two photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight boxing champ...
Item #672896
November 23, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986
* Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "Judgement Day" knockout
The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page 15 of this section with another related photo. (see) This was w... See More
Knute Rockne's physician warning....
Item #672879
December 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 24, 1930
* Knute Rockne suffering from exhaustion
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Doctor Warns Rockne to Curb His Activities" (see) Rockne would be killed in a airplane crash a few months later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, this is ... See More
Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game...
Item #672874
August 01, 1990
USA TODAY, August 1, 1990 The front page of the Sports Section tells of Nolan Ryan achieving his 300th victory, with a photo of him. The heading reads "Ryan joins the 300 club" "At the time he was only the 20th Major League Baseball pitcher to ever do so.
Sports section only, nice condition.
The late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett... Fists for rent...
Item #672872
February 13, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1916
* Mentions of the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett - first black instructor at Harvard - giving boxing lessons for rent
* WWI coverage
This issue has content related to the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett (the first black instructor at Harvard). The coverage is found on page 14, column 5: "FISTS AS RENT".
WWI coverage is located beginning on t... See More
1st White House swimming pool built in 1933...
Item #672865
June 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1933
* 1st White House swimming pool built
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
Page 15 has a two column heading: "White House Pool Ready for Roosevelt; He Thanks Workmen for 'a Splendid Job'" with photo of the 1st swimming pool ever built in the White House.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 page... See More
Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston for the heavyweight boxing title...
Item #672863
February 26, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 26, 1964
* Cassius Clay - Muhammad Ali
* Famous heavyweight boxing match
* Sonny Liston defeated
This issue reports one of the more notable events in boxing history, as 22 year-old Cassius Clay wins the heavyweight title by a surprise victory over Sonny Liston.
Not much needs to be said about Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali after conversation to the Na... See More
Davey O'Brien... TCU football star...
Item #672854
August 27, 1939
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, Aug. 27, 1939
* Davey O'Brien to play in All-Star game vs. Giants
* Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs
The front page of this section has a nice, colored illustration of Davey O'Brien with heading: "O'Brien Reaches High Point Of Career" Nice for display. Curious that the number on his jersey is "1" whe... See More
Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup...
Item #672793
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
4th Masters golf tournament.... Byron Nelson photo...
Item #672789
April 03, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1937
* Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2)
* Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Amateurs Star as Nelson Retains 3-Stoke Lead in Masters' Golf Tourney" with subheads, 2 photos and scores. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament... See More
Joe DiMaggio photo....
Item #672782
March 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 22, 1936
* Rare spring training photo in St. Petersburg, Florida
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* 1st year (rookie) before major league debut in May
The top of the front page of this section has a four column photo showing Joe DiMaggio batting at Spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida. This was very early in his care... See More
1931 Phar Lap Australian horse racing loss....
Item #672752
November 04, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* Melbourne Cup horse racing upset loss
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP UNPLACED IN MELBOURNE CUP" "Favorite Finds Burden of 150 Pounds Too Much Over Route of Two Miles" and more. First report coverage on Phar Lap's upset loss at the Melbourne C... See More
Joe Paterno death... State College PA newspaper...
Item #672702
January 23, 2012
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, PA, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno (1st report)
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* From State College, PA
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication serves Central Pennsylvania including State College where Penn State University is located. The front page has a full page color photo of Joe P... See More
Most lopsided baseball game score ever...
Item #672684
June 19, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1874
* Early professional baseball game
* One of the most lopsided scores ever
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "The National Game" "The Worst Muffing Affair on Record-The Great Chicago Club Beaten, 38 to 1" with box scores. (see) Described in one baseball reference book as one of the poorest games of baseball played between two pr... See More
Kobe Bryant's very 1st NBA game in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #672667
November 04, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 4, 1996
* Kobe Bryant makes his NBA debut
* Lakers professional basketball
* Shaquille O'Neal - Shaq debut with L.A.
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The front page of section C (sports) has a headline: "Lakers Still Kidding Around" with subhead: "Bryant becomes youngest player in NBA history..." and photo showing Shaq shooting a ... See More
Jack Dempsey vs. Tommy Gibbons at Shelby, Montana...
Item #672663
July 05, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 5, 1923
* Jack Dempsey vs. Tommy Gibbons
* Heavyweight boxing title (1st report)
* Shelby, Montana financial flop
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "DEMPSEY WINS BY DECISION" with subheads and round by round descriptions. (see) Nice for display. More in the sport's section and 5 related photos are on the back page.
Complete w... See More
Phar Lap mounted... Babe Ruth - Yankees capture pennant...
Item #672649
September 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932
* Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse
* New York Yankees capture AL pennant
Page 18 has a small one column heading: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont". See photo for brief text.
Page 17 has a five column headline: "League Championship Captured by Yankees" with subheads (see photos). This would be Bab... See More
Jesse Owens & 1936 Olympic team welcome home....
Item #672648
September 04, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1936
* Jesse Owens & Olympic team welcome home
* Broadway, Manhattan ticker-tape parade
* Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia presents
* 1936 Berlin, Germany Summer Olympics
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "OLYMPIC STARS GET WELCOME OF CITY" with subheads that include: "121 From the American Team, Headed by Owens, Parade Through Cheer... See More
Paul Brown death... Cleveland Browns founder...
Item #672600
August 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach
The bottom of the front is a small photo of Paul Brown with heading: "Football Legend Dies At 82" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies at 82" with subhead and another small photo of Br... See More
"Magic" Johnson vs. Larry Bird - NCAA Championship Showdown.....
Item #672529
March 27, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, March 27, 1979
* Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana State
* Earvin Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird
* NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championship
* From the home of the Los Angeles Lakers (rare)
The front page of the Sports Section has a banner headline related to the highly-anticipated showdown between Earvin "Magic" Johnson, of Michigan State, and... See More
Magic Johnson announces he had AIDS...
Item #672526
November 09, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 9, 1991
* Earvin Magic Johnson has AIDS
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
The front page has a three column heading: "Don't Feel Sorry for Me,' Magic Says" with subheads and related photo. (see) Great to have in this L.A. publication, the home of the Lakers.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth's farewell to Fenway Park...
Item #672454
August 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Final game played at Fenway Park
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "Ruth Gets Rousing Ovation in Farewell Boston Appearance as Yanks Divide" with subheads and box scores. This was Babe Ruth's final game played at the famous baseball stadium. Always n... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930 photos....
Item #672431
July 06, 1930
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, July 6, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
* Airplane endurance record flight
* "City of Chicago"- Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
* John and Kenneth Hunter
The front page has five related photos regarding the Hunter brothers endurance airplane flight. But inside there are 8 related photos re... See More
1932 Winter Olympics opening... Lake Placid...
Item #672429
February 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1932
* Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "Shea and Jaffee Win Speed Skating Titles as Olympic Winter Games Start" with many subheads and related photos including a photo of the Canada hockey team (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap in 1931...
Item #672395
November 18, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1931
* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP EN ROUTE TO MEXICAN COURSE" "Australian Racing Star to Run in $100,000 Agua Caliente" Handicap in March" "Trip Causes Surprise" and more. (se
... See More
* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP EN ROUTE TO MEXICAN COURSE" "Australian Racing Star to Run in $100,000 Agua Caliente" Handicap in March" "Trip Causes Surprise" and more. (se
Sandy Koufax's World Series strike out record game...
Item #672393
October 03, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1963
* Sandy Koufax's strike-out record game
* Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
* World Series of baseball - game 1 at Yankee Stadium
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "STRIKE-OUT MARK IS SET BY KOUFAX; DODGERS 5, YANKS 2" with subheads and photo of Koufax. (see) Much more on pages 40 & 41with headlines, photos and sta... See More
Sarah Bogle death... Phar Lap to race in Aqua Caliente...
Item #672392
January 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1932
* Sarah Bogle death - American librarian pioneer
* Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing record to be broken
Page 23 has a one column heading: "MISS SARAH BOGLE, LIBRARIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sarah Bogle, American librarian pioneer most noted for her influenc... See More
Donn Clendenon's and Charlie Williams' obituaries...
Item #672326
September 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2005
* Charlie Williams's and Donn Clendenon's obituaries
* MLB and Black Americana interest
Page B14 has: "Donn Clendenon, 70; Mets' 1969 World Series MVP" (for the "Miracle Mets), which tells of his recent death. A photo is included.
Directly above Clendenon's obituary is the death report of Charlie Williams which has the ... See More
Negro League star Satchel Paige signed with the Atlanta Braves...
Item #672324
August 13, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., August 13, 1968
* Negro League star Satchel Paige signed with the Atlanta Braves at 70 years of age.
* He may pitch!
Page 6 has: "Ageless Satch Paige Has Signed On With Atlanta", which includes approx. 8 inches of supporting text. See images for details.
Complete in 10 pages, evenly toned, overall good.
Background: Satchel Paige had the honor of... See More
Phar Lap, Australian racehorse wins...
Item #672320
February 22, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 22, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* Wins Futurity Stakes (MRC) - Australia
Near the bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "Phar Lap Wins Claulfield Stakes in Sydney, Bringing Total Turf Earnings to $250,000" (see)
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margi... See More
Bobby Thomason shot heard round the World....
Item #672312
October 04, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., 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 four column headline: "Giants Top Dodgers and Win Flag on Thomson's Homer, 5-4; World Series to Open Today" with subheads and related photo. More in the sport's section. First rep... See More
Phar Lap to race in Aqua Caliente Handicap...
Item #672301
January 17, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 17, 1932
* Phar Lap arrives in the U.S.
* To race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 4 of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Phar Lap Takes Trial Walk On Tanforan Track" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 70+ pages, rag edition in very nice cond
... See More
* Phar Lap arrives in the U.S.
* To race in the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken
Page 4 of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Phar Lap Takes Trial Walk On Tanforan Track" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 70+ pages, rag edition in very nice cond
Phar Lap Wins in 1932... Agua Caliente...
Item #672297
March 21, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass, March 21, 1932.
* Phar Lap wins at the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing record broken
Near the bottom of page 8 is a very brief and discrete report under: "Week-End Sport Briefs" & "General" (see) Unfortunate for the small article here but it's still a first report as such.
Complete with 12 pages, a few binding holes a... See More
Sport's athletes of the year in 1936...
Item #672190
December 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 27, 1936
* Star athletes of the year (1936) photos
* Jesse Owens, Lou Gehrig and much more
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "RETURN TO THE GOLDEN ERA OF SPORT'S MARKED YEAR; RECORD-SMASHING FEATS WERE UNUSUALLY NUMEROUS" with subheads and photos of the some of the star athletes for that year including ... See More
1955 Le Mans disaster....
Item #672179
June 14, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 14, 1955
* 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race
* Pierre Levegh crash disaster
The front page page has a three column heading: "Toll In Auto Racing Disaster Rises To 78" with related photo. (see) Coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in all of motor sports.
Complete with 16 pages, minor spine we... See More
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