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Baseball Mechanical Games and Vending Machines
6 Lots
 Lot 1. Magnificent Early 1930s Peo “World Champion Miniature Baseball” Game. Considered the Rolls Royce of tabletop arcade-style game machines, this example is complete, entirely original, near pristine and in excellent working order. It measures 16 ½” x 9 ½” x 7 ¾”. For 1 cent, a player is given the opportunity to catapult three metal balls toward a winding glass enclosed metal playing surface in order to achieve either an “Out, Home Run, Third Base, Second Base, First Base or Sacrifice.” Instructions read “1 Cent for Inning At Bat. Player continues at bat until he makes 3 outs.” Runs are tallied for each team with dials on circular scorers near the top of the machine. Innings are recorded in similar fashion. Metal base runners pop up at first, second and third base as bases are achieved or advanced. Superb period graphics appear throughout. A key provides access to the machine’s interior. Exceptional, extraordinary, awesome; pick your superlative - it applies! If you to have one tabletop game, this is the one to own!
Winning Bid $1,735.
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 Lot 241. 1950s “PREMIERE Gum and Card Vendor” Vending Machine. This vintage machine dispensed gumballs and cards in the 1950s. It measures 13” x 12 ¾” x 5 ½”. The two glass panels displaying the cards are intact, as is the original center glass panel. The baseball cards pictured are included. The machine is an absolute beauty, with some paint loss on the top, mostly at the ridges. More than 95% of the paint on the top panel remains. Otherwise, there are a few small inoffensive areas of paint loss on the back and at the entry point of the coin slot. This machine is an exceptional example. It is original, in good working order and comes with keys that provide access to its interior.
Winning Bid $1,044.
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 Lot 242. 1950s Baseball Card Vending Machine by Calex Manufacturing. This scarce vending machine, which is in exceptionally nice condition, measures 23” x 11 ¼” x 6”. It is original and in good working order. The side and back panels have been repainted. A key provides access to the machine’s interior. The front of the machine is striking. Five 1962 Topps baseball cards, which are included, grace the colorful front panel display. Text on the panel reads “Buy the Entire Series, 6 for 5 cents, Use Nickel Only, Educational – Entertaining.” And awesome!
Winning Bid $578.
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 Lot 243. 1950s Central’s 46 “Hi Fly” Baseball Game. With the insertion of a penny, this arcade-style tabletop game affords a player the opportunity to achieve a “Single, Double, Triple, Home Run, Bunt or Out.” This is accomplished by jettisoning the penny with a lever onto a compartmentalized glass-enclosed playing surface. Care needed to be taken in playing the game because this machine, which measures 22” x 16 ½” x 10 ¼”, is equipped with a tilt mechanism. The game is in good working order. The wood panel on the right side has a 5 ½”crack that does not affect the performance or aesthetics of the game. A moderate amount of wear on the wood case seems only to add to the game’s charm. The playing surface is loaded with period baseball graphics.
Winning Bid $324.
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 Lot 244. 1960s Oak Baseball Bubble Gum Vending Machine. For 5 cents, this machine, which measures 17” x 6 ¼” x 6 ¼”, dispenses a gum ball. The front panel features the word “BASEBALL” in bold capital letters at its top. Beneath, two baseballs, one with a price of 5 cents, frame a 5” x 3 ½” label. Text on the label reads “Make a hit with Cramer’s BASEBALL Bubble Gum.” The label also features period graphics of kids playing the game. This machine is in good working order. A key provides access to the machine’s workings. Except for some inoffensive scratching on the side and back panels, the game is essentially pristine.
Winning Bid $218.
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 Lot 245. 1930s-40s 1 Cent Baseball Game Gum Vendor. This game, which measures 16 ¼” x 8 ¾” x 6 ¾”, is not operational. A small panel that might have identified the manufacturer has been removed, and the bottom portion of the back panel is missing. The case itself shows a moderate amount of wear. Under glass, the front has baseball field with period graphics that include stands and players. Text on the field reads “1. Insert Penny In Top. 2. Push Plunger. Out, Home Run.” A 2 ¾” x 2” paper label near the top reads “1 cent Buys Ball Gum, Test Your Skill, TRY TO SCORE.” The machine comes with an access key. Terrific period charm.
Winning Bid $127.
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