Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 388:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! York Daily Record Sports Section Newspaper Featuring Pete Rose, April 8, 1985
This item is the sports section, designated as Section C, of the York Daily Record newspaper dated Monday, April 8, 1985. The lead page features the primary headline At long last, it is Opening Day, 1985, accompanied by a large central photograph of Pete Rose. The main article details Rose’s pursuit of Ty Cobb’s career hit record as the 1985 Major League Baseball season begins. Secondary stories include the Detroit Tigers’ outlook following their 1984 World Series victory and an opening day pitching preview for the Baltimore Orioles versus the Texas Rangers. Additional content within the section includes coverage of a USFL game between the Stars and the Express and a brief sidebar regarding The Masters golf tournament. The section is printed on standard newsprint with black and white photography and text. The York Daily Record masthead and the date are clearly visible at the top of the pages.
Condition report:
The newspaper shows characteristic age-related yellowing and overall discoloration. There are heavy, permanent horizontal and vertical fold creases consistent with being folded for long-term storage. Minor fraying and small tears are present along the outer edges and at the points where the primary folds intersect. The paper remains flexible and intact with no significant missing pieces.
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