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THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, May 30, 1914  An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Varied content with "News Of The Week" taking a full page, plus other tidbits. The entire back page is taken up with "Sporting News". The front page has a report concerning Pancho Villa advancing toward Mexico City.
Eight pages, 10 by 13 1/4 inches, printed on nice rag paper, great condition.

THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, June 6, 1914  

* Published by prison inmates
* Elmira Correctional Facility

An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Varied content with "News Of The Week" taking a full page, plus other tidbits. The entire back page is... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 3, 1976

* "The Bad News Bears" - American sports comedy
* Opening premiere movie film review w/ photo
* Actor Walter Matthau & actress Tatum O'Neal

Page 123 has the opening review of the film "The Bad News Bears" with heading: "I'd Rather 'Lose' by Winning Than... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1963

* Football Hall of Fame opens
* Canton, Ohio
* Initial ceremonies

Page 3 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "17 Are Inducted at Dedication Ceremonies of Pro Football Hall of Fame" with subheads that include: "$600,000 Building Opened At Canton" and more with related photos. 1st report... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1938

* Early Willie Mosconi - pool
* Pocket billiards championship

The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "MOSCONI CONQUERS RUDOLPH BY 125-70" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1920 

* Charles Ponzi jail sentence 
* Wall Street scheme 
* Stock Market 

The front page has one column headlines that include: "PONZI CONFESSES RECORD PRISONS; PLEADS FOR CHANGE", "Declares He Sacrificed Himself for Employer in Montreal Forgery Conviction", "Took Italians Over Border" and more (see... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1932

* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse

The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "ELIMINATE ARSENIC IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS Extra, Omaha, Nebraska, June 26, 1935

* Joe Louis - "Brown Bomber"
* Breakthrough boxing win

This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Louis Knocks Carnera Out In 6th Round" with subheads that include: "Brown Bomber Blasts Giant to Floor 3 Times" and more. This win put Louis in the running for the... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1924

* Paavo Nurmi - Olympics star runner
* Wins 2 gold medals within 2 hours
* The "Flying Finn"

The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading:
"NURMI WINS 2 RACES, SETS OLYMPIC MARKS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine (see), otherwise nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1940

* Nile Kinnick receives All-America award
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football

This 100+ page Sunday newspaper has small one column headings on page 4 of the sport's section: "Kinnick, Iowa, Honored", "Receives All-America Board's Captain's Cup Here". See photo for text here. Other news, sports and... Read full description  

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 Suspends Its  Basketball Captain Over Deal With Cleveland Indians" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... Read full description  

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934

* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1929 

* Golfer Bobby Jones at the U.S. Open
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck

The front page has a one column heading: "JONES LOSES LEAD AT GOLF IN STORM" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (page 11) with banner headline, stats and related photos. Jones would come from behind to win... Read full description  

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 13, 1938 

* Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Hockey
* Wins 2nd Stanley Cup
* Original 1st report

This 40 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page25): "Hawks' Victory Hailed as Sport Miracle", "with subheads, lineups and related photo. This is a 1st report... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938

* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball

The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and... Read full description  

SUNDAY BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 18, 1930

* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)

The front page has a two column heading: "Sande Boots His Gallant Fox In to 'Darby' Fame" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section with banner headline and photo. 1st report coverage on Gallant... Read full description  

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 28, 1939

* Nile Kinnick "All Conference" 1st choice
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football

The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Kinnick Captains Big Ten's All-Stars Picked by Coaches". See images for text.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1927

* Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing match

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN 7TH BEFORE 80,000 IN THE YANKEE STADIUM; RECEIPTS EXCEED A MILLION DOLLARS" with many subheads. Much more in the sport's section with a few photos. Loads... Read full description  

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954

* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The front page has a three-column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the... Read full description  

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 19, 1931

* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)
* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball

The sport's section (page 19) has two column headlines that include: "Grove Dazzles Pale Hose; Wins 30th Game of Season" and  more with box scores. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1941 

* Willie Mosconi's 1st billiards title 
* World Straight Pool Championships 

The sport's section (page 34) has small & somewhat discrete one column headings: "MOSCONI CLINCHES TITLE"
"Gains Pocket Billiard Crown by Victory Over Lauri" First report coverage on Willie Mosconi's very 1st World... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1947.

* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* World welterweight title fight
* Death in the boxing ring

The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Doyle Dies of Injuries Suffered In Cleveland Bout With Robinson" with subhead and photo of Doyle. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1930.

* Primo Carnera "Ambling Alp" Italian boxer
* Pre Heavyweight World Champion boxing match
* Madison Square Garden - Big Boy Peterson

The sport's section (page 9) has a banner healdine: "Carnera Stops Peterson in First Round Before Crowd of 20,000 in the Garden" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news,... Read full description