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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 18, 1971

* Baltimore Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys
* Super Bowl V - NFL football
* Johnny Unitas

This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the 3rd page: "Colts Win Super Bowl On O'Brien's Field Goal" which tells of the Baltimore Colts beating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Super Bowl V was an American football game…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969

* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
* Quarterback Joe Namath
* Most famous upset in football history

This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".

Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. Joe Namath became an American hero and icon with his performance and prediction of the game.

Other news of…

USA TODAY, January 31, 1983

* Washington Redskins very 1st Super Bowl championship
* Joe Theismann - John Riggins - Coach Joe Gibbs
* NFL - National Football League

The front page has a five column headline: "Super Skins capture USA" with three related photos, one showing MVP John Riggins. (see images)
The front page of the sports section has a five column headline: "Riggins skins Miami 27-17" with another photo of Riggins, running the ball here. Much more on the inside pages of thi…

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939

* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars

This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: A post season all-star game between the new league champion and a team of professional…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 31, 2000

* St. Louis (Los Angeles) Rams
* Super Bowl XXXIV champions
* NFL - National Football League

The top of the front page has a four column photo showing Isaac Bruce running for the winning touchdown. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Great Escape; Rams Stop Titans a Yard Short to Bring Title Home--to St. Louis" with a few related photos. Much more on the following pages. Nice to have in this L.A. publication, the…

USA TODAY, March 20, 1986

* Lyle Alzado - Oakland Raiders "Bod Boy" "Outlaw"
* John Riggins - Washington Redskins power back 
* Both announce retirement from NFL football 

Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Alzado packs it in; Riggins sent packing" Page 3 of this section has a four column heading: "A bow, and a curtain call" with subheads and small photo of Alzado. (see images) 
Complete with all sections (36 pages), very nice…

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, Jan. 19, 1976

* Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL football 
* Back-to-back Super Bowl champions
* vs. Dallas Cowboys - Super Bowl X
* Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris & Lynn Swann

The front page has a nice banner headline in the iconic team colors: "STEELERS STILL SUPER" with subheads and two related photos, one showing Lynn Swann celebrating with teammates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown. (see images) Much more on various inside pages. Great to have this is a Pittsburgh…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934

* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears NFL team
* Best title to be had (rare)

The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with subheads, 3 related photos and lineups. Nice for display. First report coverage on the very 1st Chicago College All-Star…

NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1934

* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears

The sport's section (page 8) has one column headings: "80,000 See Bears Tie All-Stars, 0-0" & subheads: "Collegians Outplay Champions of Pro League, Gaining Six First Downs to Three" "Laws, Everhardsus and Mikulak Star With Hewitt and Becker in Battles at Chicago" with stats and lineups. First report coverage on the very 1st Chicago College All-Star Game.
Other news,…

PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1992

* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voyted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills

Page 8 has a banner heading: "Washington keeps string of NFC domination intact" with lead-in: "Skinned again!" and play diagram. (see images)  First report coverage on the Washington Redskins winning Super Bowl XXVI.
Complete with 12 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970 

* 1st Monday Night football game 
* NFL National Football League 
* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns 

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"

Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football game which was the beginning of Monday Night football which is still on till this day.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

wikipedia…

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Sports Section only), Jan. 16, 1978

* Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
* NFL football Super Bowl XII

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "THE BLOOPER BOWL: DALLAS, 27-10" with subheads & 2 related photos. Nice for display. More on pages 4-6. First report coverage on the Dallas Cowboys beating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII for their second NFL football title.
Complete sport's section only with 18 pages, nice condition.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 19, 1949 

* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL pro football championship title game 

Page 28 has a six column heading: "Eagles Dunk Rams in Mud, 14-0, Keep Title" with subheads related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The December 19, 1949 edition of The Detroit Free Press captures a defining moment in pro football history:…

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 15, 1935

* Detroit Lions NFL football championship game (1st time)
* vs. New York Giants (Day of) - Best title to be had ? (rare)

The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Lions Are Set for Title Game" with subheads and lineups. Page 5 of this section has a six column team photo of the New York Giants. (see images) The Lions would win their very first championship on this day. Great to have in this Detroit publication, very…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Super Bowl Special, Jan. 23, 1984

* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa

The front page has a heading: "Raiders defense in Hog Heaven" with photo showing Marcus Allen in the locker room. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, many photos and stats.
Complete with 100 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1987

* New York Giants win - champions
* Phil Simms vs. John Elway
* Super Bowl XXI - NFL Football
* vs. Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl

The front page has a headline: "Giants: Bronc-busters" with photo of Phil Simms in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Giants win biggest one" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) Much more inside this section. 
Complete with all sections (48 pages), great condition.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., sport's section only, December 18, 1949

* All-America Football Conference All-Star game
* Shamrock Bowl - Cleveland Browns
* Last ever AAFC game

The front page of this section has a one column heading: "ALL-STAR GRIDDERS DEFEAT CLEVELAND IN CHARITY BATTLE" with subhead. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The All-America Football Conference…

USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985

* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford

The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold rush, 38-16" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) Much more inside this section. 
Complete with all sections (40 pages), great…

USA TODAY, January 27, 1986

* Chicago Bears - NFL football
* Wins Super Bowl XX vs. Patriots
* Jim McMahon - Mike Ditka
* Walter Payton - Richard Dent
* Mike Singletary - William Perry

The front page has a four column headline: "Bears maul Pats" with subheads and related photo. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "Bears shuffle Patriots 46-10" with subheads and 2 related photos. More on the following pages with a full page pictorial.
Complete with…

THE WASHINGTON POST, February 2, 2009 

* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Super Bowl XLIII
* Arizona Cardinals

The front page shows a picture of Ben Roethlisberger and teammates celebrating with the heading: "SUPER BOWL XLIII | STEELERS 27, CARDINALS 23.", which includes a large photo. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl game including: "On Balance, a Thriller", with a photo of Santonio Holmes, "6th Title Rests On Holmes's Steel Toes", and "With a Classic Comeback,…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, December 18, 1933

* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* First NFL football championship game

Page 6 has a one column heading: "Brilliant Play Features Game for Pro Title" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background:The 1933 NFL Championship Game, held on December 17 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, was the league’s first officially scheduled title game…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1982

* Oakland Raiders announce move to L.A.
* Team owner Al Davis wins in court 
* NFL - National Football League  

The top of of the front page has a nice banner headline: "Jury OKs Raiders' Move to L.A." with subhead. And the front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Raiders Are Coming, Now Question Is When" (see images. Great to have this in a L.A. publication. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1946

* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman touchdown play photo
* New York Giants - players busted on 'Fix' scandal
* Nice to have from the city where the game was played

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'FIXER' JAILED HERE FOR BRIDE OFFERS TO FOOTBALL STARS" with subheads. (see) The top of page 32 has a banner headline: "58,346 See Bears Beat Giants in National Football League Title Play-off" with subheads,…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, December 17, 1945

* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis)
* Washington Redskins

This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 6: "Cleveland Wins National Pro Football Championship" with subheads, lineup and photo of Bob Waterfield (see images).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some damage along the spine, doesn't affect mentioned report, otherwise nice.

wikipedia notes: In the 1945 National…

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 16, 1989

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

* Super Bowl Issue

The front page photo of this issue shows "Two For the Show--The Bengals and 49ers collide in Super…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942

* Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
* Best title to be had ? (rare)

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the…

THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998

Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date.  This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.

* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII 
* John Elway & Terrell Davis 
* vs. Green Bay Packers  

The front page has a nice banner headline in orange: "SUPERB!" with subhead and the photo. Nice for display. Much more on the following pages, loads of text and more photos.
Complete with all sections (100+…

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 24, 1995 

* Oakland Raiders going back to their roots
* Leaving Los Angeles announcement by Al Davis
* NFL - National Football League 

The front page of this section has a heading: "See Ya, Baby!" with subheads and related photo. Much more on the inside pages. Loads of text. 
Complete sport's section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.

Background: The Raiders' official announcement to depart Los Angeles for Oakland on June 23, 1995, marked a…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 17, 1962

* Quarterback Y. A. Tittle breaks NFL touchdown record
* New York Giants
* NFL football

This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15: "Tittle Sparkles as Giants Win, 41-31" with subhead, stats and small photo of Tittle. (see)

Tells of Y. A. Tittle breaking the NFL season record (at the time) for most touchdowns with 33.

Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.

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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 17, 1945

* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis) vs. Washington Redskins

The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Rams Win Before 32,178 Fans, 15-14, As Baugh's Pass Hits Post For Safety" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In the 1945 National Football League Championship Game, the Cleveland Rams defeated the…

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942

* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset

This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which include the lineup.
Other news of the day along with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 32 pages, light…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1934

* Detroit Lions very 1st football game
* NFL - National Football League

Page 16 has a small and discrete one column heading: "Detroit, 9; Giants, 0" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

wikipedia notes: The 1934 Detroit Lions season was the fifth in franchise history…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 14, 1936

* Green Bay Packers victorious
* Boston Redskins (Washington)
* NFL football championship
* Jesse Owens wins best athlete award

Page 3 of section II has a two column heading: "Green Bay's Passing Attack Nets Victory In "Pro" Title Game" with stats and lineups. (see)
The top of the same page has another two column heading: "Jesse Owens Is Voted Outstanding Athlete Of 1936 Campaign" with list. This was the year that Owens shined at the Berlin…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 9, 1940

* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL Championship game
* Famous 73-0 rout by the Bears

The top of page 5B has a banner headline: "Records Fall as Bears Rout Redskins, 73-0, in Pro Playoff" with subheads, related photo, lineups and stats. First report coverage on the 1940 NFL: championship game between the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears. This was the most one-sided victory in NFL history.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 13, 1958

* Two - 2-point conversion adopted  
* NCAA College Football rule change
* 36 years prior to the NFL adding it 

The front has a two column heading: "College Football to Give 2 Points For Conversion on Pass or Run" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 50 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: On January 12, 1958, college football…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941 

* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era

The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League championship vs. the New York Giants.
Great displayable World War II related headlines on the front page. Complete with…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 19, 1917

* Elmer Oliphant - Army Cadets college football photo

Page 14 has a two column action photo of Elmer Oliphant with heading: "Oliphant Captain of Army Eleven" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.

wikipedia…

USA TODAY, April 27, 1983

* John Elway is drafted as the # 1 pick
* National Football League - NFL
* Baseball ? then to Denver Broncos
* Dan Marino and Eric Dickerson

The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "Elway: Colts no, Yanks yes" with subhead: "NFL draft sets record for QBs" and chart listing the top 28 picks in the first round. More first report coverage inside which includes a full page chart of each teams picks including a small photo of each 1st…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 27, 1960

* Philadelphia Eagles win vs. Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship title game

The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Eagles Win First NFL Crown In 11 Years" with caption: "Pro Football" (see)
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compete in 18 pages, minor margin wear,…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963

* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game

This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 31, 1956

* NFL football championship game (1st report)
* New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears
* Halfback Frank Gifford photo 

The front page of the sport's section (page 17) has a four column heading: "Giants Crush Bears for Pro Title, 47-7" with subhead and related photo showing Giant's halfback Frank Gifford making a "circus catch". (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice…

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Nov. 21, 1927

* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers (rivalry)
* Early NFL National Football League
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "BEARS HUMBLE GREEN BAY PACKERS, 14-6" with subheads, lineups, and related photo. (see images) An early game here which was 14 years prior to America's involvement in World War II.
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there…

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angles Times, Jan. 27, 1992

* 15 Year old High School student Tiger Woods
* Initial announcement he will play in a PGA tourney
* Nissan Los Angeles Open in Pacific Palisades 
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills

Although this sport's section features the Washington Redskins winning Super Bowl XXVI, an editorial on page 7 with statements from Tiger and Earl Woods is…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 21, 1987

* Oakland Raiders announce move to Irwindale
* Plan never materialized due to several reasons 
* NFL - National Football League  

The top of of the front page has a  headline that reads: "L.A. Officials Angry Over Raiders' Move to Irwindale" with subhead and two related photos. (see images) Great to have in this L.A. publication. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 27, 1954

* Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions
* NFL football championship title game

Page 5 has a one column heading: "Browns Smashed Lions Yesterday" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
Complete with 8 pages, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 24, 1951

* Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game

The top of page 12 has a banner headline: "Rams Win, 24-17, to End Browns' Pro Reign" with subheads, 3 related photos and stats. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.…

YORK DAILY RECORD, Feb. 4, 2008  The front page shows 2 photos from the Super Bowl with the heading "Nobody's perfect" describing one of sports' greatest upsets. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl as well, with headings: "Manning of the hour", "Defense key in Giant's upset" and "Tyree make catch for the ages", with several photos from the game.
Believed to be complete in multiple sections but is being offered for the described content. Good condition.

DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, January 25, 1982

* San Francisco 49ers
* Super Bowl XVI
* Joe Montana

The sport's section (page 9) has a five column headline: "It's 'a dream that came true'" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the San Francisco 49ers winning their very first Super Bowl championship.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

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, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

* San Francisco wins their third Super Bowl of the decade

The front page photo of this issue shows "49ers Strike Gold…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939

* Very 1st NFL football game on television
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers

This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).

Though not mentioned in the report, this was in fact the very first NFL football game to be televised with the new technology of television. A historic…