National Police Gazette Lot 1949 1952 Vern Gagne Stalin Boxing Arcaro Hitler

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Vintage National Police Gazette Magazine Lot (Set of 2 Issues) Includes May 1949 & March 1952 – Complete with All Content Up for auction/sale is a fascinating historical lot of two (2) original issues of The National Police Gazette. These mid-century magazines offer a gritty, highly visual look into American sports, true crime, and Cold War culture. Issue 1: May 1949 (Eddie Arcaro Cover) * **Cover Feature:** Legendary Hall of Fame Jockey Eddie Arcaro & Kentucky Derby preview. * **Key Internal Features:** * "Battling Barbara" – Early feature on pioneer 18-year-old female boxer Barbara Buttrick. * "The Amazing Willie Pep" – In-depth profile on the legendary featherweight champion. * "Smashing the Numbers Racket" – Gritty Detroit mob/true-crime exposé. * "A Pair of Queens" – Intact May 1949 pin-up calendar page featuring Gail Bennett & Dorothy Reed. * Features a sports mailbag debating Ted Williams vs. Stan Musial. Issue 2: March 1952 (Joseph Stalin Cover) * **Cover Feature:** "Exposing Stalin's Spies in America" Cold War political/espionage cover. * **Key Internal Features:** * Vern Gagne "Wrestler of the Year" – Multi-page profile & silver belt honor for the wrestling legend. * "Hitler is Alive!" (Part 7) – Spectacular post-WWII Antarctica conspiracy feature. * "Gallery of Champions" Pin-up – Full-page color insert of 19th-century bare-knuckle legend Jake Kilrain (perfect for framing). * "Bring on Matthews!" – Investigative piece on light heavyweight Harry (Kid) Matthews. * "D

• Year: 1949
• Condition: Very Good

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