Historic Newspapers: WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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  • Irish free state is created...
    Item #585398
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 16, 1922

    * Irish Free State established
    * Dublin Ireland
    * Michael Collins

    This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Irish Free State Takes Reins Today", "Provisional Cabinet to Assume Administration of South Ireland With Departure of the British", "Sinn Fein to... Read full description  
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  • Death of Pope Benedict XV...
    Item #585452
    THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis,Tennessee January 21, 1922

    * Pope Benedict XV death
    * 1st report


      This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "CARDINAL NOTIFIED OF POPE'S DEATH" with subheads and photo (see images).

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  • Viscount James Bryce death in 1922....
    Item #218631
    SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 23, 1922.

    * Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo

    This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United... Read full description  
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  • Death of Pope Benedict XV...
    Item #572957
    THE DAY, New London, Connecticut,  January 26, 1922  This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POPE'S BODY, INCLOSED IN THREE CASKETS, SOLEMNLY ENTOMBED IN CRYPT OF ST. PETER'S AT ROME" with subheads. (see)

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  • Knickerbocker storm...
    Item #597422
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 30, 1922 

    * Knickerbocker storm (blizzard) 
    * Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
     

    The front page has a nice banner headline: "112 Dead, 134 Injured in Theater Crash; Washington Rescuers Seeking More Victims" with subheads, related photo and list of the dead & injured. 1st report coverage on the... Read full description  
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  • Knickerbocker storm...
    Item #597423
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1922

    * Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
    * Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster


    The front page has one column headlines that include: "THEATRE WRECK INQUIRIES STARTED; "SENATE WILL ACT", "District of Columbia Experts and Grand Jury View the Knickerbocker Ruins" and more.

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  • Knickerbocker storm...
    Item #627866
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1922

    * Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
    * Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster


    The front page has a two column headline: "Eight Inquiries Into Theater Crash Begun; Death Toll Cut to 105" with subhead. (see)
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  •  William Desmond Taylor murder...
    Item #576608
    THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 2, 1922 

    * William Desmond Taylor shot dead

    This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THINK DIRECTOR OF MOVIES MURDERED". The report tells of the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day. This is a early first... Read full description  
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  • Gates, PA Frick Coke Co. mine explosion...
    Item #629125
    THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1922

    * Gates, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    * Frick Coke Company mine explosion disaster


    The front page has a two column headline: "BODIES OF 16 MINERS KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION TAKEN FROM GATES MINE TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gates, PA Frick Coke Company mine... Read full description  
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  • William Desmond Taylor murder...
    Item #683389
    THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922  The front page has a one column head: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
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  • 1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
    Item #643733
    THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922

    * William Desmond Taylor shot dead

    The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
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  • 1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
    Item #711522
    THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1922

    * William Desmond Taylor shot dead

    The top of the front page has a two column heading: "LITTLE PROGRESS MADE IN SOLVING MYSTERY OF SHOOTING OF MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the recent murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is... Read full description  
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  • Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis...
    Item #557037
    LEOMINSTER 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.

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  • 1922 airship Roma disaster...
    Item #692091
    THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 22, 1922

    * Airship Roma disaster
    * Norfolk, Virginia crash
    * United States Army

    The top of the front page has a four column headline: "34 OFFICERS AND MEN KILLED IN CRASH OF GREAT DIRIGIBLE ROMA" with subheads. (see)
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  • Nahuelito... Patagonia lake monster....
    Item #604344
    THE WORLD, New York City, March 7, 1922

    * Nahuelito lake monster
    * Patagonia, Argentina


    A two column headline at the bottom of the front page reads: "Mesozoic Monster Still Living In Patagonia, Zoologist Believes". See image for text. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little spine... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
    Item #612976
    THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 8, 1922

    * Babe Ruth
    * New York Yankees contract
    * Highest paid baseball player


    The sport's section (page 13) has one column headings: "RUTH ONE OF NATION'S HIGH SALARIED MEN" "Babe's Stipend With Bonus Will Net Him More Than President Gets"
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  • Plesiosaurus....
    Item #617091
    SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 10, 1922

    * Prehistoric Plesiosaurus - aquatic reptile
    * Paleontologist Frederic Brewster Loomis


    The front page has a two column headline: "Prof Loomis Scouts Idea Of Living Plesiosaurus" with subhead and illustration. (see)
    Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a... Read full description  
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  • Death of Cap Anson...  Babe Ruth a spectator during his suspension...
    Item #724848
    FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 15, 1922  The sports page has a one-column photo of Babe Ruth headed: "A Lonesome Babe" with a caption noting him watching a Yankees game due to his 40-day suspension.
    Also a report on the death of famous ball player Cap Anson: " 'Pop' Anson Hears Umpire Call And Goes Home To... Read full description  

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  • The death of Cap 'Pop' Anson...
    Item #585456
    THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 15, 1922 

    * Cap 'Pop' Anson death (1st report)
    * Major league baseball MLB
     

    This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13: "SUDDEN ILLNESS FATAL TO ADRIAN 'POP' ANSON", "Grand Old Man of Baseball Dies After Week's Sickness. Was 70 Years Old".... Read full description  
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  • Cap Anson death in 1922...
    Item #571126
    THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 15, 1922 

    * Cap 'Pop' Anson death 
    * Major league baseball MLB
     

    This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "MANY TRIBUTES FOR 'POP' ANSON" "Former Associates Call Him Greatest Hero of Base Ball; Was 70 Years Old"

    Tells of the death of famous baseball star Cap Anson.

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  • Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...
    Item #629176
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1922

    * Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
    * Marriage to Natacha Rambova


    Page 10 has a one column heading: "VALENTINO'S MARRIAGE INVALID, JUDGES SAY" with subhead. (see) He would be arrested arrested for bigamy shortly after this.
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  • Rudolph Valentino arrested...
    Item #595622
    THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1922 

    * Actor Rudolph Valentino 

    Page 2 has a two column headline that reads: "Efforts Being Made To Hush Up Alleged Bigamy Case Of Valentino". Coverage on the arrest of actor Rudolph Valentino for bigamy.

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  • SS Egypt sinking....
    Item #612785
    TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 22, 1922

    * SS Egypt sinking
    * Gold & silver lost


    The front page has a four column headline: "NINETY-EIGHT PEOPLE ARE MISSING AND 242 SAVED OF THOSE ON BOARD BRITISH STEAMSHIP EGYPT SUNK AT SEA" with subhead. (see)
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  • Babe Ruth suspended in by Johnson...
    Item #585454
    THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, May 26, 1922

    * Babe Ruth & Ban Johnson
    * Fight with umpire & fan
    * Suspended from baseball


    This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines in the sport's section (page 22): "BABE RUTH IS SUSPENDED BY PRES. JOHNSON", "Bambino Can't Play Until Investigation Is Made of... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth suspended in by Johnson...
    Item #598148
    SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 26, 1922

    * Babe Ruth & Ban Johnson
    * Fight with umpire & fan... Suspended from baseball


    The front page has two column headlines that include: "Demon in Babe Ruth Breaks Out in Force" and more. 1st report coverage on New York Yankees star, Babe Ruth, loosing his cool. More in the... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth...
    Item #559197
    THE 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..."

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  • Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...
    Item #612786
    TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 1, 1922

    * Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik

    The front page has one column headlines that include: "VALENTINO HAS BEGUN FIGHT IN STATE COURTS" "Bigamy Charges Will Be Vigorously Contested" and more. (see)
    Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally good.
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  • Clason's Point Ferris Wheel tragedy....
    Item #579477
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1922

    * Clason Point, Bronx, New York City
    * Ferris Wheel tragedy

    This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "19 Dead, 40 Injured In Storm; 5 Die When Ferris Wheel Collapses" with subheads (see photos).

    Tells of the powerful thunderstorms that struck the New York City area... Read full description  
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  • Arverne, Queens, New York City fire disaster....
    Item #649779
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1922

    * Arverne, Queens, New York City fire
    * Best title to be had ?

    The top of the front page has a three column headline: "400 BUILDINGS BURNED AT ARVERNE; 10,000 MADE HOMELESS, 60 INJURED; LOSS $4,000,000 IN HALF SQUARE MILE" with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page 2 with related photos.... Read full description  
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  • Arverne, Queens, New York fire....
    Item #578187
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1922

    * Arverne, Queens, New York City fire (1st report)

    This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "400 BUILDINGS BURNED AT ARVERNE; 10,000 MADE HOMELESS, 60 INJURED; LOSS $4,000,000 IN HALF SQUARE MILE" with subheads (see images). Reporting continues on page 2 with related photos.... Read full description  
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  • 1st South Atlantic aerial crossing...
    Item #580692
    SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1922

    * 1st South Atlantic Ocean airplane Flight
    *
    Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral

    This 30+ page has one column headlines on page 13:  "PORTUGUESE FLIERS COMPLETE TRIP", "Reach Rio Janeiro From Lisbon, Where They Left in April--Used Three Hydroplanes" which tells of the... Read full description  
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  • Guglielmo Marconi visits America...
    Item #594818
    THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1922

    * Guglielmo Marconi

    The front page has one column headlines: "MISSION OF MARCONI TO UNITED STATES" and "Wireless Problems He is Endeavoring to Solve" with pictorial and caption: "Father Of Radio A Visitor To America"

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  • Babe Ruth suspended....
    Item #573941
    NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Newport, Rhode Island, June 20, 1922  This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RUTH SUSPENDED THREE DAYS AGAIN" "Removed by Johnson for Altercation in Monday's Game" and more. (see)

    Tells of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth is suspended...
    Item #649914
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922 

    * Babe Ruth suspended
    * Arguing with umpire (cursing)
    * Ban Johnson
    * Best title to be had ?


    The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth suspended...
    Item #595750
    SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1922 

    * Babe Ruth suspended 
    * Arguing with umpire (cursing) 
    * Ban Johnson
     

    Page 13 has one column headings: "UMPIRE DINEEN AND BABE RUTH IN NEAR FIGHT" and "Clash Narrowly Averted as Home-Run King Starts Row After Being Suspended"

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  • 1st American to win British Open of golf...
    Item #660799
    THE DAY, New London, Conn., June 24, 1922

    * Walter Hagen wins British Open
    * 1st American born golfer to win it


    Page 9 has a one column heading: "Hagen Brings Golf Cup Here" First report coverage on Walter Hagen becoming the 1st American to win the British Open title.
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  • Walther Rathenau assassination...
    Item #665792
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1922

    * Walther Rathenau assassination
    * Weimer Republic leader
    * German Democratic Pasrty


    The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BERLIN ASSASSINS SLAY RATHENAU; MINISTERS DEATH LAID TO ROYALISTS; GERMANS RALLY TO DEFEND REPUBLIC" with subheads and illustration of Rathenau.
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  • Benny Leonard... Jewish boxer...
    Item #581206
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1922

    * Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
    * Jack Britton


    This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "BRITTON DEFEATS LEONARD ON FOUL", "Lightweight Champion Is Disqualified for Hitting While Opponent Is Down", "Bout Ends In Thirteenth", "26,000 On Hand For Match... Read full description  
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  • Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open....
    Item #633040
    THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 16, 1922

    * Gene Sarazen wins his 1st of 7 majors
    * United States Open Championship (U.S. Open)
    * Skokie Country Club - Glencoe, Illinois


    The front page of of the sport's section (page 17) has a six column heading: "Gene Sarazen Winner In National Open Golf Tourney" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on... Read full description  
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  • 1922 Sulphur Springs, Missouri train collision....
    Item #677853
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 7, 1922

    * Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri
    * Missouri Pacific trains collide disaster


    The front page has a one column heading: "TOLL OF WRECK MAY TOTAL 60 DEAD, 65 HURT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the terrible train collision at Sulphur Springs, Missouri.
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates set a record....
    Item #563554
    THE 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  
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  • The death of Irish leader Arthur Griffith...
    Item #585693
    THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 12, 1922

    * Arthur Griffith death (early 1st report)
    * Sinn Fein & Dail Eireann leader
    * Irish Free State - Ireland


    This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ARTHUR GRIFFITH, DAIL PRESIDENT, IS DEAD IN DUBLIN" with subheads and photo of Griffith. 1st report... Read full description  
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  • Most runs ever in a Major League Baseball game....
    Item #688792
    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... Read full description  
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  • Michael Collins assassination in 1922...
    Item #590330
    THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 29, 1922

    * Michael Collins assassination
    * Irish Republican Army leader
    * Irish Free State


    This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Nation's Tears Flow At Burial of Collins" with subhead: "Throngs Fill Dublin Cathedral and Streets During... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth thrown out of game...
    Item #594180
    NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 31, 1922 

    * Babe Ruth thrown out of game
    * New York Yankees - Yanks

    This 18 page newspaper a five column headline on page 10: "Yankees Take Close Contest From Senators, 5 to 4" with subheads that include: "Ruth's 28th Homer and Ward's Hitting Puve (sic) Way to Victory" and more with box scores.... Read full description  
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  • Argonaut gold mine disaster...
    Item #573554
    THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 31, 1922

    * Argonaut gold mine fire disaster
    * Jackson, California

    This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
    "FIRE IN GOLD MINE CHECKED; INTENSE HEAT BARS RESCUE" with subheads (see photos) which tells of the Argonaut gold mine disaster at Jackson, California. This was the... Read full description  
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  • 1922 Burning of Smyrna... massacre...
    Item #693004
    THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 15, 1922

    * Burning of Smyrna Catastrophe (1st report)
    * Modern day Izmir, Turkey (Greek Zone)
    * Massacre of Armenians & Greeks by Turks


    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MASSACRE ON; SMYRNA BURNS" with subheads. (see)
    Complete with 48 pages, light toning, some wear at the margins, generally... Read full description  
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    Item #212329
    MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, published by THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1922, from New York. Contains a wealth of photos about the people and events of the day. In generally good condition.  Nice full ftpg. photo: Ready For The Signal! shows Walter Taylor, center for New York University,... Read full description  
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  • Rogers Hornsby home run record...
    Item #564845
    THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 25, 1922 

    * Rogers Hornsby 
    * New NL home run record 
    * St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball
     

    This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline page 11:
    "Two For Hornsby" with box scores. This was when Rogers Hornsby broke the National League home run record at the time.

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  • NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
    Item #595746
    THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1922

    * NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
    * World Series (game 2) of baseball


    The front page has a three column headline: "TWO HOME RUNS ARE FEATURES SECOND GAME IN SERIES" with subheads (see photos). Inning by inning reporting as well.

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