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The Sporting News Oct 24 1956 BILL VEECK + Don Larsen |
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
A few people have each time I've offered these, so for the sake of total clarity this is not a reprint but a totally original vintage issue of The Sporting News issued at the date in the title
Oversized magazine printed on newsprint, measures appx. 12" X 16-1/2". Classic Sporting News from when it was "The Baseball Paper of the World"! Selected contents follow with detailed grading information below that and more photos after the grading:
Cover cartoon is "Stars in His Eyes" featuring Bill Veeck overlooking players including Don Larsen, Satchel Paige, Marty Marion, Vic Wertz, and others, cartoon by Bill O'Brien. With article beginning underneath "'Old Brownies Never Die, They Hurl Gems'--Veeck" Headline of issue is "Hurlers Top Majors' Peach Crop for '57 -- Yanks, Tribe, Phils Lead in Hill Hopefuls" Larsen Still Dizzy Over His Leap to Fame" with large cartoon by Hubenthal featuring World Series Perfect Game pitcher Don Larsen of the Yankees "Cubs' New Broom to Make Cellar Dust Fly - Holland and Scheffing Eye Several Players in Trades" with photo of Bob Scheffing, Cubs manager, with 3 Cubs VPs John Holland, Clarence Rowland and Charlie Grimm "Robinson, Aparicio Romp to Rookie Honors" with Amadee cartoon images of Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio "World Series Issue Catches Up with Dodgers ... On Way to Japan -- Brooks Hailed Like Kings, Play Like Champs in Hawaii" "Tighe to Put Tougher Twist in Tiger Tale -- As Manager From Dugout, "He'll Have No Sleeping There'" -- With photo of new Tigers manager Jack Tighe with wife Plus, believe it or not, much more! Including several articles covering many other players, usually at least something from each team; winter ball coverage; The separately numbered 10-page "Quarterback" section covering football with a Willard Mullin cartoon on the cover 30 pages plus 10-page "The Quarterback" section for 40 pages total.
Photos, beginning with the front cover and taking a peek inside at some of the highlights of this issue:
GRADING - CONDITION:
Beautiful and Complete 1956 Sporting News issue grades EX+ or 6/10 with even age toning throughout the issue; very light wear at top edge with top corner tips slightly bent (not creased). Complete.
All items that I offer for sale are vintage and date to whichever date is mentioned in the title and/or listing. |
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PAYMENT:
Payment accepted from the U.S. and around the world through PayPal. Prompt payment expected within a week at most, immediate payment most appreciated. If you require longer than a week feel free to write, I'm pretty loose as long as there's communication.
SHIPPING NOTES:
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If ordering multiple items please request an invoice. I always pull all issues ordered and charge whatever the USPS quote for multiple item orders. All single magazine orders ship out flat protected by a magazine hobby bag (usually BCW brand) and then shipped flat in cardboard to protect from bumps and bruises. I use the USPS for shipping. U.S. orders are shipped within two business days of cleared payment by Priority Mail. Will combine on orders of multiple issues of this title. Outside the U.S., Priority Mail International orders ship within one business day of cleared payment. First Class International ships out 1-2 times per week. I'm known for my expert packing and shipping, please see my feedback for tons of customer satisfaction!
OTHER INFORMATION:
Have sold professionally in one form or another since 1986Former full-time baseball card dealer On eBay since April 10, 2000I pride myself on the STRICTEST possible grading always done under a bright light and backed up by all those years of experience mentioned above along with a pretty keen eye I offer a full refund if you are not ENTIRELY SATISFIED and I pay shipping BOTH WAYS!!! You will be happy!
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