Frank Queen bought a small office on Nassau Street and began publishing the "New York Clipper" in 1853, making it the first American paper devoted entirely to entertainment; the paper eventually shortened its name to "The Clipper". The paper was one of the earliest publications in the United States to regularly cover sports, and it played an important role in popularizing baseball in the country. In addition to more popular sporting events, the "New York Clipper" also wrote about billiards, bowling, and even chess. It began covering American football in 1880.