Show us your "alleged" stolen nypl spaldings...."

[Freddie Maguire]

This "$35,000 Beauty" might be my last gift to the board for a while. Might anybody know where this "EAGLE" has landed?

Truthfully, I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of posts on the Spalding collection thread. There has been quite a bit of support for the hunt-even a few personal messages-but thusfar the experts on this board have decided to post nothing.

So, how about a little homework assignment for you good men interested in lending a helping hand.

What say you get those scanners ready and head to your own libraries and do some digging for the sake of the hobby?

I'm taking into account the concerns of some board members worried about unwarranted accusations flying. Therefore, here are some cinch locks:

Assignment #1- Post a scan of page 7 of "The Dodgers" by Frank Graham 1948
-Post a scan of p. 40 and 41 of Irving Leitner's BASEBALL: Diamond in the Rough 1972
-Post a scan of p.37 of Robert Smith's BASEBALL IN AMERICA 1961
-Post a scan of p14 and 15 of the MASTRO Nov 2000 Auction
-Post a scan of p.20 of John Durant's THE STORY OF BASEBALL

These are just a few more dots for you. This is your mission, should you decide to accept it. Good luck.