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Item # 177137

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1902  Frontpage photo Princess Henry of Prussia; The Harvard Astronomical observatory in Peru with photos; fullpage photo of  The Composer of "Manru" - Ignace… more

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, April 4, 1926 

* Fitchburg High School Boys' basketball 
* Wins national championship in Chicago

 The top of the front page of this section has… more

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1946 

* 2nd ever NBA basketball game
* Chicago Stags 1st game
* Historic report


Page 4of section 2 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column… more

1961 Basketball Hall of Fame dedication... Item # 722826

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 7, 1961

* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration 
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone 
* From the birthplace of the sport 
* Memorial
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James Naismith death... Father of basketball... Item # 590565

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, November 28, 1939

* James Naismith death (1st report)
* "Father of Basketball" - inventor


This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on… more

James Naismith death... Father of basketball... Item # 577454

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 28, 1939

* James Naismith death (1st report)
* "Father of Basketball"
* Springfield, Massachusetts


This 10 page newspaper has a one… more

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 4, 1926

* Fitchburg high school boys basketball 
* Undefeated regular season w/ team photo
* Eventual national champions in Chicago 


The front page… more

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1932

* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* 1931-32 Big Ten champions
* Nationals champions as well
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden


The front page… more

Wooster OH basketball team tragedy.... Item # 654642

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930

* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster
* Burbank high school basketball team

This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline… more

1930 Hunter College women's basketball photo... Item # 687893

SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Dec. 21, 1930

* Hunter College - New York City
* Women's basketball team photo


The top of page 6 of this section has a four column photo with… more

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 28, 1939

* Very first "March Madness" - NCAA basketball championship in 1939

The top of page 3 of the sport's section has 1st report coverage on the final game… more

Coach Krzyzewski heads Duke basketball... Item # 714484

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1980

* Head coach K - Mike Krzyzewski
* Duke Blue Devils college basketball
* Named new coach at Duke University


At the back in the sport's section (page 147)… more

1927 Baylor basketball team disaster.... Item # 572477

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927

* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)


This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the… more

USA TODAY, April 5, 1983

* NC North Carolina State Wolfpack wins championship
* 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
* Jim Valvano - Lorenzo Charles - Dereck Whittenburg


The… more

NCAA basketball "Game of the Century"... Item # 600252

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 20, 1968

* NCAA college basketball
* "Game of the Century" (day of)
* Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins
* Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul
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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1930

* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* Win and are declared 1929-30 Big Ten champions
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)

The front page of section two… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1985

* 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
* Villanova Wildcats vs. Georgetown Hoyas (Patrick Ewing)


The front page has a three column photo showing… more

Early 1937 Notre Dame basketball win... Item # 687511

SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 4, 1937

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Purdue Boilermakers
* Nice headline for display - Johnny Moir


The… more

Magic Johnson retires from basketball Item # 214655

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 1991.

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports,
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The 1988 Basketball Special... Item # 222396

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 14, 1988.

The front page of this issue reads:  "Basketball Special: Pro & College..." with an accompanying photo. 

Additional content
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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1930

* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* 1929-30 Big Ten champions w/ photos
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)


The front page of section… more

Longest basketball game... Item # 568096

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 22, 1953  This 100+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Six Extra Periods Played".  This tells of the… more

Early 1932 Notre Dame basketball win... Item # 691330

SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 1, 1932

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Northwestern Wildcats
* Nice headline for display - Moose Krause


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LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987

* Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics
* Eastern Conference Playoff Finals 
* vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA basketball


The top of the front page of the… more

Item # 177128

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1901 Frontpage photo Guglielmo Marconi; John Swinton and his Work; fullpage illustration "The Week After Christmas" by King; fullpage illustration Miss… more

Very first NBA All-Star game... Item # 702554

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 3, 1951 

* Very 1st NBA All-Star game 
* National Basketball Association


The sport's section  has a very small yet notable report headed: "Eastern… more

Item # 722578

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 6, 1961

* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration 
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone 
* From the birthplace of the sport 
* Memorial
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THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965

* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Illinois, March 28, 1979

* Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana State
* Earvin Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird
* NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championship


Close to the… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966  Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead… more

Yachting... Item # 177106

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1901  Front page photo Cup-Defender Candidates; illustration "A Hot Day on Broadway" by Glackens; The Paris-Berlin Automobile-Races; The Horse Show at Atlantic… more

Wilt Chamerlain NBA scoring record... Item # 556777

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966

* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made


This 10… more

Babe Zaharias wins in 1947... Item # 575253

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 12, 1947 

* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias
* Women's professional golf - British Open crown - 1st American to win


This 32 page newspaper has a two… more

Lou Boudreau suspended from Illinois sports.... Item # 652357

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1938

* Lou Boudreau suspended
* University of Illinois sports
* Cleveland Indians - MLB


The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Illinois Suspendsmore

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 9, 1989

* Michael Jordan's "The Shot" iconic photo
* Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball


The top of page 7 of the sport's section of the May 9th issue has the… more

Magic Johnson drafted 1st in the NBA... Item # 722350

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1979 

* Earvin "Magic" Johnson drafted
* NBA basketball - Los Angeles Lakers
* Best title to be had ?


The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a two… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1952

* Minneapolis Lakers win NBA title (1st report)
* George Mikan "Mr. Basketball"


The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "LAKERS WIN, 82-65, AND CAPTUREmore

Lew Alcindor goes pro... Item # 596548

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 3, 1969

* Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 
* Milwaukee Bucks 
* NBA basketball
 

Page 37 has a two column heading: "Alcindor Signs" 1st report… more

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1987

* Indiana University Hoosiers men's basketball 
* Keith Smart's last second jump shot for the win
* NCAA championship game vs. Syracusemore

Magic Johnson announces he had HIV/AIDS... Item # 720442

SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991

* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play


The front page… more

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… more

Nile Kinnick named All "Big Ten"... Item # 590643

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, November 28, 1939 

* Nile Kinnick "All Conference" 1st choice 
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football 
* James A. Naismith death (1st report)
 

This 18… more

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 30, 1989

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports,… more

Magic Johnson announces he had AIDS... Item # 672526

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… more

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 30, 1982

* Michael Jordan's game winning shot
* North Carolina Tar Heels basketball
* NCAA college championship vs. Georgetown
* From the city where he would become a
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Michael Jordan's father killed in 1993 Item # 675263

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 Michaelmore

Michael Jordan retires from the Bulls in 1999... Item # 675305

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… more

Michael Jordan wins rookie of the year... Item # 675415

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 Outpollsmore

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… more

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… more

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