NEW YORK YANKEES BOUGHT BY COL. JACOB RUPPERT
BECOMES SOLE OWNER OF THE “BRONX BOMBERS”
PAYS $1,250,000 FOR THE BASEBALL CLUB
PRICE INCLUDES YANKEE STADIUM
The World
New York
May 22, 1923
The World reports the historic sale of the New York Yankees to Colonel Jacob Ruppert for $1.25 million–a price that included the new Yankee Stadium (and, of course, Babe Ruth)! The Yankees were at that moment poised to become the greatest baseball franchise in history as they would begin to pile up American League Pennant and World Series championships. The front page contains a small photo of Col. Ruppert while the report continues on to page 10 (Sports) with the headline: “Ruppert Buys Out Huston’s Interest In Yanks for $1,250,000.” There is a photo of Col. Huston, one of the former owners. But, perhaps best is Col. Ruppert’s formal statement on the sale in which he talks some about the history of the New York Yankees. “In 1915 our attendance was 256,000. During the past four years it has averaged annually over a million and it is not at all improbable that the attendance this year will be one and one-half millions.”
In other sports news, the Yankees win their eighth straight game 5-0 over the Chicago White Sox with Babe Ruth bashing two doubles. In another sports story, the heading reads: “Cobb’s Hit in Ninth Beats the Athletics.” The great Ty Cobb gets a game-winning single for the Detroit Tigers–story and box score.
This is the complete and original newspaper in fine condition. There are a few small blank pieces missing from the spine area, but they aren’t really noticeable. I might frame pages one and ten - it would make a historic display piece.
$750
NEW YORK METS WIN THE 1969 WORLD SERIES
THE “AMAZING METS” DEFEAT THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Daily News
New York
October 17, 1969
The monster front page headline says it all” ‘WORLD CHAMPS!”The “Amazing Mets” (once known as the “Hapless Mets”) win the 1969 World Series 4 games to 1 in a huge upset. The Baltimore Orioles had cruised through the American League winning a huge 109 games, however they were no match for Manager Casey Stengel’s “wonders.” The Sports Page contain five full pages on the improbable win with the rest of the newspaper setting aside five additional pages of great photos and stories. The Sports report begins: “No more worlds to conquer. No more miracles to perform. No more disbelievers to convince. The Mets are world champions. ” The celebration in the streets of The Big Apple eclipsed that of the astronauts returning from the Moon!
This is the ULTIMATE newspaper for the New York Mets fan. 104 pages, complete and original and in very nice condition. Someone really cherished this one!
$190
“SHOELESS” JOE JACKSON BOUGHT BY THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX
OWNER CHARLES COMISKY PAYS $31,500+ FOR THE STAR BASEBALL PLAYER
The New York Times
August 21, 1915
The legendary “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, the Cleveland Indians leading batter, is traded to the Chicago White Sox for $31,500 and three players (although the text article on the Sports Page indicated the price was only $15,000). Jackson, whose career ended ingloriously following the infamous “Black Sox” scandal in the 1919 World Series, was one of baseball’s greatest players. He averaged .356 for his career. In his first season with the then Cleveland Naps, he hit an astonishing .407. Great contemporaries like Walter Johnson (who called Jackson “the greatest natural ballplayer I’ve ever seen”), and Ty Cobb all acknowledged Jackson’s extraordinary skills. Babe Ruth himself copied Jackson’s “feet-together” batting stance and power stride into a pitch.
Complete newspaper, usual browning and such, but in nice shape overall stored flat for years in an old bound volume. A truly rare story and a nice piece for a serious baseball collection.
$150
BABE RUTH’S FIRST HOME RUN AS A YANKEE!
“THE SULTAN OF SWAT” BEGINS TO PAY OFF FOR NEW YORK
The Galveston Daily News
Galveston, Texas
May 2, 1920
Sports page headline: “BABE RUTH HITS OUT FIRST 1920 HOME RUN.”As the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-0, the account reports, “Ruth hit his first home run in a New York uniform in a championship game.” He went 2 for 4 against the Sox this day. The story contains the complete box score of the game. It’s interesting that a Texas newspaper would pay so much attention, but Babe Ruth was starting to become a national superstar! In 1920, Ruth went on to shatter the existing record by clubbing 54 round trippers in a single season! This was his first historic HR as a Yankee.
Complete newspaper. Usual browning, but very nice as it had been stored flat in a bound volume by a major institution. For the Yankee fan!
$225
YANKEES BUY BABE RUTH FROM THE BOSTON RED SOX!
HIGHEST PRICE EVER PAID FOR A BASEBALL PLAYER
“THE CURSE OF THE BAMBINO”
POSSIBLY THE WORST TRADE IN BASEBALL HISTORY (for the Sox, that is)!
The World
New York
January 6, 1920
In a startling deal that was to have a long-lasting impact on the entire American League, the Boston Red Sox agree to sell George Herman “Babe” Ruth to the New York Yankees for a record price of over $100,000 (and this was in 1920)! The single-column front page headlines announce the story to delighted New York Yankee fans:“YANKEES BUY RUTH AND HOME RUN BAT FOR OVER $100,000.” “Pay Highest Price in History.” “Col. Ruppert Says New York is Carrying Out Policy to Get a Winning Team.” The Times Sports Section continues the amazing announcement with headlines and a superb photo of the new Yankee slugger. And, Ruth himself said he was “not surprised!” The star player stated, “When I made my demand on the Red Sox for $20,000 a year I had an idea they would choose to sell me rather than pay the increase, and I knew the Yankees were the most probable purchasers.”
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most historic sports issues we have ever owned–Babe Ruth’s acquisition by the Yankees reported in a large New York newspaper! 28 pp., complete and in very good condition. An absolute prize for the finest baseball collection!
$1,500.00
JACKIE ROBINSON BREAKS THE BASEBALL RACIAL BARRIER
BROOKLYN DODGERS PURCHASE THE MINOR LEAGUE STAR
The New York Times
April 11, 1947
Sports page banner headline: “DODGER’S PURCHASE ROBINSON, FIRST NEGRO IN MODERN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.” Smaller headline reports: “International League Batting Champion Will Bid for Job in Big League Infield.” The Times issue includes the famous photograph of Jackie Robinson in a Brooklyn Dodger uniform smiling and shaking hands with Manager Clay Hopper, his minor league boss. Until Robinson was signed, blacks were relegated to the legendary Negro Leagues. This was certainly one of the most important events in African American sports history.
Here is the original and complete 46-page newspaper in outstanding condition. I would frame the historic sports page for an amazing conversational piece. No good baseball memorabilia collection should lack this scarce paper.
$1,495
VERY EARLY WESTERN BASEBALL GAME!! ALSO, THE RESOURCES OF ALASKA - GOLD MINING, FISHERIES, COAL
“THE BASE-BALL GAME.”
Olympics of Victoria v. the Raniers of Olympia
The Olympia Transcript, Olympia, Washington Territory
Saturday, May 29, 1869
Page three sports report titled: THE BASE-BALL GAME,” describes a 3 1/2 hr. game of eight innings (rain stopped the game) won by the Olympics team of Victoria by a whopping score of 45 to 23 over the Raniers of Olympia. The box score is also published. A return match was scheduled for the Fourth of July. The paper goes on to say, “Although the boys were rather badly beaten, yet we think it not a fair test. They will play better on their own grounds.” This is the first time I’ve seen a baseball game this early played on the West Coast! Imagine–1869!
This very rare Washington Territorial newspaper also contains a front page report lauding the “almost inexhaustible and invaluable fisheries of Alaska, the gold fields of Cook’s Inlet and the Stickeen River region, the rich coal mines of Unalaska and the vast forests of timber so near our own ports.” The article appears to be very supportive of the 1867 Alaska Purchase (known as “Seward’s Folly”).
Four pages, very fine condition. A scarce Western newspaper filled with advertisements for saloons, drug stores, insurance companies and even the “OFFICE SUPT. INDIAN AFFAIRS.”
$270
BABE RUTH DIES AT AGE 53
“The Sultan of Swat” Succumbs to Throat Cancer—Dies Peacefully in His Sleep
The New York Times
August 17, 1948
The New York Times announces the passing of Yankee baseball legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth with a large front page classic photo of the Babe swinging a bat (see scans). But, the star here is the Sports Section much of with is exclusively devoted to the “Home Run King” and his incredible career, including superb photos of Ruth and Lou Gehrig, Ruth as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, at the microphone at Yankee Stadium on Babe Ruth Day, coaching a youngster, and a more recent photo.
The complete 44-page issue has been maintained all these years in excellent condition with just the usual browning to indicate its true age. An important addition to any great sports collection!
$950
Mark McGuire Hits His 70th Home Run
MARK MCGUIRE HITS HIS 70TH HOME RUN
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 28, 1998
The front page has a simply huge number 70 with an almost full page color photograph of the St. Louis slugger pointing to the fans as he rounded the bases. The Sports section has a 3″ banner stating: “SWING KING.” Other headlines read: “Amazing! McGuire hits two to finish with 70 homers.” “Even Cardinals slugger can’t believe he did it.” “Blasts were a rocket for baseball and our hearts.” Large color photo of McGuire raising his cap to the fans, with a small one showing him connecting for his 70th home run. The full story with details, statistics and commentary.
Complete issue in mint, never-read condition. McGuire’s 70th home run ball sold at auction for $3,000,000. This fabulous collectible from St. Louis tells the story.
$225
SUPER SPECIAL - the previous two Mark McGuire newspapers $375 for the pair. Please hurry to avoid disappointment.
Mark McGuire Breaks Maris’s Home Run Record
MARK MCGUIRE BREAKS MARIS’S HOME RUN RECORD
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 9, 1998
The front page screams the amazing news: “62 JUBILATION.” Huge photograph of McGuire rounding the bases after his record-setting 62nd homer. The sports page is equally good with the banner: “Mac’s the man.” The full story of his season, complete with color photographs, details, and commentary.
Complete issue in mint, never-read condition. A true collector’s item that can be enjoyed for many years to come (and not a bad investment either). The best paper to be had!
$175
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