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William H. McGunnigle... noteworthy manager...
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William H. McGunnigle... noteworthy manager...
Item # 552920
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September 08, 1886
OFFICIAL (BASEBALL) RECORD, New York, September 8, 1886 The terrific baseball-themed masthead reads: "Official Record" while the title at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4 reads: "Official Baseball Record". The ftpg. of this issue has a nice portrait and a biographical sketch of William H. McGunnigle (who eventually became the first manager to lead his team to a pennant in both leagues). The ftpg. also has a report on "Yesterday's Games" with details on 8 baseball games, some headed: "A Remarkably Fine Game" "Won At The Finish" & more (see). The ftpg. also has the standings for the National & American Leagues.
Pg. 2 has many interesting tidbits on baseball under the headings: "Sparks From The Diamond", "Our Tips" and "Around The Bases" and "Diamond Waftings (see for portions). There is also a chart with the standings of the many teams in five baseball leagues.
Pg. 3 is entirely taken up with ads includes dates for 12 games at the Polo Grounds, and the bkpg. is also filled with ads including a great illustrated ad for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show (see).
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, a few minor margin tears, lightly browned with more browning at the edges, slightly fragile. It comes with a partial folder for added protection.
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* Rare baseball newspaper
This is a volume two issue of a very rare and historically important baseball newspaper, the very first daily sports newspaper dedicated entirely to the national game of professional baseball. This title could well be the most important contemporary record of 19th century professional baseball.
The rarity of this issue cannot be overemphasized. It is suspected this newspaper lasted for less than 15 months, the very first issue dated July 15, 1885 & the final issue dated Oct. 9, 1886. The first volume saw just 63 issues published, and the second had 150 editions for a total of just 213 issues ever published. While the first volume was printed on rather high-quality "rag" paper allowing for better preservation, the second volume (1886) was printed on more acidic newsprint resulting in exceedingly few issue remaining to this day as the paper turned brown & fragile rather quickly.
Browned and pulpish at edges, bit of loss in the lower right corner.
Category: Post-Civil War
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