Newspapers Sport a Hry, č. 54, Slavia, 1904

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Condition: as found, signs of age, zažloutlé, vazba lepená

Dimensions: 23.5 cm × 30.3 cm

An authentic Czechoslovak newspaper Sport a Hry issue 54 from February 1, 1904 - extensive edition dedicated to football matches of early Czechoslovak league. Volume II documents peak of beginning of Czechoslovak football. Sixteen pages of all-sports illustrated weekly - unusual extent indicating special importance. Official organ of 78 associations. Main themes: SK Slavia Prague in lineup against MAC, SK Plzen which played against Nuremberg FC. Such international match against Austrian Nuremberg was sensation. Slavia Prague and Plzen were key Czechoslovak clubs. Year 1904 belongs to beginning of Czechoslovak football. Paper and printing characteristic for early Czechoslovak press. Combination of extensive edition (16 pages), international content, SK Slavia and Plzen, and specific date make this publication exceptionally valuable. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Czech Football History 1904 and Sport a Hry:

Why is 16-page edition rarer than standard 8 pages?
Sixteen-page editions issued for extraordinary events. International matches against Austrian clubs like Nuremberg FC were sensation. Larger extent indicates special content importance.

What was importance of Slavia vs. MAC match?
SK Slavia Prague was key Czech club. MAC was Vienna club. Such match documents early international character of Czechoslovak football. Year 1904 is early for such competitions.

How to collect Sport a Hry newspapers with expanded content?
Seek editions with more than 8 pages. Numbers dedicated to international matches rarer. Volume II (mid-volume) valued. Series data (408-419) documents archival extent.