Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers 1948 Original NY Times Newspaper Lot of 4

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Jack Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers 1948 Original New York Times Newspaper Lot of 4.
Original Authentic Newspapers from 1948.
Sports Section Only.
Great Baseball Coverage of Yankees, Giants and Dodgers; all papers have articles on Jackie Robinson.
1) March 28, 1948 Sports Section; 8 Pages.
“Dodgers Conquer Royals in 10th, 6-5”
-Robinson drives His Third Homer of the Exhibition Season in the Dominican Republic.
-Sun-Tanned Babe Ruth, Back from Vacation in Florida, says he feels “better Than Ever.”
-Hank Greenberg Buys Stock in Indians; His Days as Player Appear Ended.
-Photo of Athletics Manager Connie Mack.
-Baylor tops NYU in Olympic Basketball Trials at Garden, 59-57.
2) April 4, 1948 Sports Section; 12 Pages.
“Dodgers Triumph at Ft Worth, 5-3”
-Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella first Black players to compete against whites in Texas.
-Photo of Jackie Robinson shaking Hands with new player.
-Record crowd of 7563 customers for this Spring.
“Leafs Top Bruins, Tracy Cup Final”
-Toronto Sextet Triumphs, 3-2 on Kennedy’s Goal, Takes Series, 4 Games to 1.
3) July 18, 1948 Sports Section; 12 Pages.
“Dodgers Trounce Teds by 8-4, 10-4; Take Third Place”
-Robinson’s 3-Run Homer Wins Opener —Shuna, Campanella Connect in Second Game.
-Branch Rickey asked Durocher to quit.
-Young Bobby Thompson NY Giants
-Leo Durocher new Coach of the Giants.
-Giants retire Mel Ott’s #4 Uniform.
-Great photo of Yogi Berra sliding into Home Plate.
-Yankees win on “Tommy Henrich Day”
-Photo of Henrich and family.
-Satchel Page is 44. Mother clears Mystery as to Age of Indians’ Pitcher.
-Includes year to date baseball statistics.
-Olympic Torch Relay, Lighted in Greece, Starts on 2000 mile Trip to the Games in London.
4) August 29, 1948 Sports Section; 8 Pages.
“Dodgers Top Reds on Foe 3-Hitter, 2-0”
-Robinson Scores Both Runs for Brooks, First on His Ninth Homer of Season.
“Yanks Trip Indians with 2 in 9th, 3-2; take Second Place”
-Photo of Phil Rizzuto completing a double play.
-Stan Musial St Louis Cardinals
-Includes year to date baseball statistics.
Great Vintage Ads for TV, Yankees Game, Cars and more
Condition is Used.
Discoloring.
Holes from binding.
Rips down spine; all pages loose or almost loose.
Rips and tears especially on edges and folded seam.
Fragile Papers.
August 29th issue has more wear than others.
Free Shipping.
Papers Come shipped in between cardboard in a bubble padded mailer.
“Do Not Bend” written on outside for added protection.