THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1941

* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball

The sports section (page 21) has a five column headline proclaiming: "DiMaggio Streak Reaches 55 as Yanks Triumph" with various subheads and box scores. (see) Joe DiMaggio would extend his hitting streak to just one more game (56), where it would end.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition, a little light damp staining, generally good.

Background: The July 16, 1941 edition of The New York Times captured a towering moment in American sports history, featuring a bold five-column headline on page 21 proclaiming "DiMaggio Streak Reaches 55 as Yanks Triumph" after New York Yankees icon Joe DiMaggio hit safely against the Chicago White Sox. This press coverage documented the pinnacle of DiMaggio’s legendary 56-game hitting streak—a Major League Baseball record set between May 15 and July 17, 1941, during which "Joltin' Joe" batted an extraordinary .408 with 91 hits, 15 home runs, and 55 RBIs. The significance of the achievement transcended the sports section, serving as a unifying national fascination and a soaring display of individual excellence that captivated a nation on the brink of World War II. After extending the run to its historic climax of 56 games, the streak finally ended in Cleveland under the defensive brilliance of third baseman Ken Keltner, cementing a monumental feat that remains unbroken over eight decades later and stands as one of baseball’s most untouchable records.