Historic Newspapers: Newspapers with Baseball Content
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Item #563798NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 9, 1871
On pg. 2 under Base-Ball is a report: The Boston Club Chicagoing the Atlantics. Includes a summary about a match played at the Capitoline Grounds, in Brooklyn, before a crowd of 1,000, with mention that a chilly, blustering north-west wind prevailed. The Boston club chicagoed (term for a shut-out) the... Read full description -
Item #563789THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 17, 1933
* Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to have this in
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 22: "Gehrig's 1,307th Game in Row Ties Mark, But Yanks Lose to the Browns by 13 to 3".
Tells of Lou Gehrig tying... Read full description -
Item #563699THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan MI August 14, 1963
* Pitcher Warren Spahn breaks strikeout record
* Milwaukee Braves
* MLB Baseball
This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sports section (inside): "Waddell's Record Broken by Spahn"
Tells of Warren Spahn breaking the MLB record for... Read full description -
Item #563649FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 12, 1961
* Warren Spahn
* MLB baseball pitcher
* Milwaukee Braves
This 10 page newspaper has headlines on page 7:
* Spahn Joins Exclusive Group With 300th Win
* A Tough Game Says Spahn Of No. 300
Tells of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn winning his 300th game.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
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Item #563554THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 9, 1922
* Pittsburgh Pirates break a hit record
* MLB Baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Pirates Win Two and Advance Into Third Place" with subhead: "PIRATES MOVE TO THIRD POSITION".
Tells of the double header game with the Philadelphia Phillies in... Read full description -
Item #563501LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1956
* Ted Williams fined for spitting at fans
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "TED SPATS DEFIANCE AT $5,000 FINE FOR SPITTING AT FANS" with other related headlines on page 14. (see)
Other news of the day. Light... Read full description -
Item #563470THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 29, 1965
* Early Tommy John
* Chicago White Sox
* MLB baseball
The very famous sporting newspaper filled with a great wealth of baseball news from the era.
The front page features "White Sox Pitchers" which includes Tommy John (see). Some of the photos within include Al Lopez, Ed Kranepool, Hank... Read full description -
Item #563447LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 6, 1969
* Willie Stargell - Pittsburgh Pirates
* Dodger Stadium home run
This 18 page newspaper has sporting news on page 6 with mention of Willie Stargell's famous Dodger Stadium home run which was the 1st ever hit out the stadium. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with... Read full description -
Item #563442THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1934
* Mel Ott scores 6 runs in one game
* New York Giants
* MLB Baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* GIANTS SCORE, 21-4, AFTER LOSING, 5-4
* Rout Phils in Nightcap, With 23-Ht Attack, Including Two Homers by Ott
In this game, Mel Ott scored a... Read full description -
Item #563278THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 9, 1950
* Boston Red Sox
* Biggest lopsided game
* MLB baseball
This 50 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 33: "Red Sox Overwhelm Browns Second Day in Row, Set 4 Major League Records" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the largest winning margin in Major League Baseball history.
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Item #563176THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 26 that include: "Yankees Triumph" and "Yanks Win, DiMaggio Tying Mark With Two Homers in One Inning" and more with nice photo of DiMaggio and... Read full description -
Item #562892LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1936
* Chuck Klein 4 home runs in 1 game
* Philadelphia Philles
* 1st National league player to do so
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline under THE SPORT PARADE on page 3: "Chuck Klein Makes Comeback".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with a few small binding... Read full description -
Item #562889FITCHBURG SENTIENL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 10, 1948
* Satchel Paige make MLB baseball debut
* Negro star at 42 years old
* Cleveland Indians
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8:
* A's Still Dog Indians At AL Halfway Mark
This was Satchel Paige's very 1st appearance in the Major Leagues. (age... Read full description -
Item #562778THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, October 2, 1930
* Philadelphia Athletics win
* World Series MLB baseball
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "SIX TO ONE" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some clean tears and a large tape mned on... Read full description -
Item #562772THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 25, 1940
* New York City Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game
* MLB baseball - New York Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 12: "20,000 See Night Baseball Inaugural at Polo Grounds as Giants Meet Bees" with subheads that include: "Field is Brilliantly Lit for New Yorkers'... Read full description -
Item #562549THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, April 21, 1939
* Ted Williams 1st game
* Major League Baseball
* Yankee Stadium season opener
This 40 page newspaper has opening game reporting from Yankee Stadium in the 1939 baseball season.
Page 21 has a five column headline: "Yanks Open With 2-0 Victory Over Red Sox" with subheads.
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Item #562530THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 5, 1933
* New York Giants
* Washington Senators
* World Series Baseball
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Giants Overwhelm Senators, 6-1, To Take 2-0 World's Series Lead" and more. (see)
Much more on pages 26 & 27 with photos and box scores.... Read full description -
Item #562407LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 7, 1941
* Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium
* Joe DiMaggio hitting streak continues
On page 7 under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS' has various news reports from the games held the day before. Among the reports is the report on the Yankees... Read full description -
Item #561999THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 17, 1867
* Early post Civil war baseball
* Philadelphia Athletics
Page 2 has a report headed: "Out-Doors Sports" "Base Ball--Athletic of Philadelphia, vs. Atlantic, of Brooklyn" with reports on 2 games (see). The first notes:
* It is not an over-estimate in placing... Read full description -
Item #561997THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 7, 1866
* Early baseball
* Post Civil War
The back page has over half a column of baseball reports under the heading: "Out-Doors Sports" "Base Ball" with reports on 3 games (see).
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Item #561887LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 15, 1934
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Last year with the team
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "RUTH SIGNS FOR $35,000 FOR YEAR"
A rather short but 1st report anyways. Other news of the day.
Light browning with minor margin wear,... Read full description -
Item #561876THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated June, 1935 This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady in a brimmed hat. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of... Read full description -
Item #561697THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 5, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
This 144 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GIANTS WIN, 3-2, OUTBATTING YANKS, IN FIRST OF SERIES
* Hit Four Singles In A Row
* Record Crowd Sees Game
and more. (see) Much more... Read full description -
Item #561564THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 21, 1938
* Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam home run
* Holds record for most in career
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, sec. 5): "Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer"... Read full description -
Item #561422THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 4) of baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "GIANTS BEAT YANKS, 4 TO 3, IN FOURTH GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES PLAYED IN THE RAIN" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #561245SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated August 17, 1913. The cover of this issue features a cowboy enjoying his smoke while relaxing in the grass with his horse close by. Within the issue are articles entitled "The Trail of the Vanishing Herd", "Pitching in a Pinch" which shows Christy... Read full description -
Item #561192THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933
* Walter Johnson
* Cleveland Indians
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"
Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians... Read full description -
Item #561050FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 29, 1961
* Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter
* Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Spahn In No-Hitter For 290th Victory" with photo of Spahn. Tells of his 2nd no-hitter at the age of 41 years. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
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Item #561007LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 9, 1969
* Mantle jersey retired
* New York Yankees # 7
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Mantle Almost Broke Down As Old 'No. 7' Is Retired".
Tells of the retirement of the No. 7 New York Yankees jersey at Yankee Stadium.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little... Read full description -
Item #560496THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
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Item #559842THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955
* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one... Read full description -
Item #559692THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's... Read full description -
Item #559667THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, from Dallas, Texas, dated August 2, 1990 This is the "Nolan Ryan Special Section" with the very nice, large colored photo of Nolan Ryan with the headline "Expressly Ryan In honor of 300" in celebration of his major league 300th game victory. The section contains various reports and well-wishings.
This is... Read full description -
Item #559613NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #559197THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City... Read full description -
Item #559143NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 16, 1917
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column header: Baseball Players to Join Ranks of Organized Labor" with subheader: "Application for A.F. of L. Charter Made by Player's Fraternity Through Fultz", "Gompers Favors Strike",... Read full description -
Item #559108NEW-YORK TIMES, March 14, 1867
On pg. 5 under "Base Ball Convention at Hartford" is a report from Hartford about a Convention of baseball clubs in the Connecticut. Says that 30 clubs were represented and that a vote was passed "...forming a State Association, and rules and regulations concerning State championships... Read full description -
Item #558957LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #558230FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 9, 1965
* Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day
* MLB Baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "The Luxurious Astrodome Perfect For Night Ball
Tells of the grand opening of the new stadium with the first baseball game between the Houston Astros and... Read full description -
Hall of Famer Zach Wheat...
Item #558086POLICE GAZETTE, New York, April 9, 1927
* Mushy Callahan -- boxing
* Zach Wheat - baseball
* Photos
Full page photo inside of "Mushy" Callahan, the Junior Welterweight Champion, in a classic boxing pose.
Also a 1/4 page photo of Hall of Tamer Zach Wheat, in Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
News and many photos of sporting events of the day.... Read full description -
Item #557493THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward... Read full description -
Item #557491LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 28, 1958
* Roy Campanella auto accident
* Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ROY CAMPANELLA OF THE DODGERS HAS FRACTURED NECK AS CAR HITS POLE".
Nice to have on the front page for display. Other news of the day throughout.
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Item #557158
* Baseball Pennants
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of young cowgirl with her laso (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "How Pennants are Really Won - When Luck Steps In, Bang Goes Everything, Says a Famous... Read full description -
Item #557155
* Stalin's wife
* a Southpaw
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of young lady in a sailor-style outfit leaning on the boat wheel checking her make-up while a member of the crew is frantically trying to get her attention... Read full description -
Item #557151
* John J McGraw, New York Giants manager
* Rudy Vallee
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady who [who looks likes she is longing for news] is talking to a postman, who is holding a letter behind his back (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This... Read full description -
Item #557148THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1931 This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAN JOHNSON IS DEAD; BEGAN WORLD SERIES" "Organizer and First Head of the American League Succumbs After Long Illness" "Led Fight Against Landis" and more. Continues on page 28 with one column... Read full description -
Item #557037LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1922 This 8 page newspaper has a on e column headline on page 6: "Resignation of Judge Landis a Surprise in Baseball Circles".
Other news of the day. This issue is browned and pulpish at the margins with some margin wear and should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: Kenesaw... Read full description -
Item #557034THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963
* Willie Mays
* The Say Hey Kid
* San Francisco Giants
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact"... Read full description -
Item #556897LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1909
* Baseball
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "The Modern Marathoners".
There are several pages with photos including "Pictorial Bulletin of Recent Noteworthy Events" (8 photos), Civil War and Frightful Massacre in the Turkish Empire" (9 photos),... Read full description -
Item #556637LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"
Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)
Light browning at the margins, otherwise... Read full description
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