What is the difference between the Sporting News Baseball Guide, Baseball Register and Baseball Dope Book?

Question

I am interested in getting some historical (non-statistical) baseball information, particularly from the 1970s. Which one of the many publications from the Sporting News provided better historial coverage - the Guide, the Register or the Dope Book? I'd be looking for seasonal highlights for teams and players, such as what you would find in the "Complete Handbook of Baseball" that used to be published every year. Not at all interested in statistical information as that is too readily available online nowadays.

Thanks,

Randy

Answer 1

I have only read the Sporting News, but it helped alot.