Historic Sports Moments

Black and white images capturing classic sports events, including running, water skiing, and pole vaulting. The mood is nostalgic, reflecting early athletic endeavors.

"Sgt. Joe Hitz, participating in the Army Olympic tryouts at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. He is seen practicing the pole vault with a height of 10 ft 6 in. This photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer and is dated July 5, 1920."

Skiing in presumably Sweden. .

"Sgt. Joe Hitz, participating in the Army Olympic tryouts at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. He is seen practicing the pole vault with a height of 10 ft 6 in. This photograph was taken by an unidentified photographer and is dated July 5, 1920."

Sports. 1940-09-01T00:00:00. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Volleyball Game at Camp #1. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Red Lake Agency. 1964-. Photographs

Anefo photo collection. Football match to the "Golden Independence Cup Rotterdam. December 4, 1957. Rotterdam, South Holland

Diacling with sticks on on the Cleveland. In the background spectators and referee, two men with their hands tied and feet on competition

Smokejumpers: Training - Montana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Vintage Photograph. A group of track runners racing with one in lead.

New York, New York, October 11, 1923 Eugene Grossman broadcasting the World Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants from the Polo Grounds on radio station WEAF.

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Appeal - sport demonstrations. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

"Sgt. E. Carolina participates in the Field Day Meet at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He is seen throwing the 16-pound hammer and sets a record of 160 feet. This photograph was taken in 1920 by photographer S.C."

Anefo photo collection. Europe Cup Milan against Dundee 5-1 TV. April 24, 1963. Milan

Skiers on the slopes of Monte Terminillo, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXVII, No 3, January 21, 1940.

Photograph by Rudolf Lechner (Wilhelm Müller) capturing a horse derby race in Freudenau, Vienna, around 1900, showing horses, jockeys, spectators, and racecourse structures.

Dan Casey. 1880 - 1889. Spalding, A. G. (Albert Goodwill). Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Baseball, Philadelphia Quakers (Baseball team), Casey, Dan, 1862-1943, Baseball, Pitchers (Baseball)

1st Lieut. Gene Vidal, an all-around athlete from the Eastern Department, participates in athletic events at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. In this photograph taken in 1920, Vidal is shown throwing a discus. This image is part of a collection taken during World War One.

Historical image of man performing the Eskimo High Kick reaching a height of six feet five inches July 4 1915 Summer Nome WE Alaska

China. Partida de ping-pong entre Estados Unidos y China. Abril de 1972. Foto Keystone.

Photograph of the 4x100 meter swimming relay at the 1932 Olympic games. Won by the USA, second Netherlands and third Great Britain.

Albumin paper photograph by Ottomar Anschütz from 1889 showing multiple horse races, capturing horses in motion and sequential racing positions.

Vintage photograph. Trapeze Artist flipping in the air above net

Low angle view of a baseball player swinging a baseball bat

Group of light weight wrestlers at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Image taken on July 23, 1920, by the photographers C. Te. Issued under the symbol A. Showing the wrestlers in action.

Woman dressed in dress dives from boat in the water; Miss Ward, The Greatest Of All Lady Divers ..

Rodeo at Baker Ranch in the vicinity of Saugus, Anonymous, 1928 photograph Safe photographic support gelatin silver print rodeo. the audience ~ art performance. horse. historical persons Safe

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1996Title: Sign Please, SignCategory: SportsPlace: Honorable MentionBrief Description: Baseball fans lean over the wall to lower souvenir items for the baseball player to autograph. (black & white) Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

KNVB photo collection. Players of the Dutch national team view a parade of marching girls while visiting Milan.nederland - Switzerland (2-3), played on May 27, 1934 in the San Siro Stadium in Milan during the World Championships in Italy. 27 May 1934. Milan, San Siro

Blondin on the tight rope. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.), Tourism , New York (State) , Niagara Falls (N.Y.)

Bicyclists. .

Edmund Quinn Fencing. Artist: Circle of Thomas Eakins (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844-1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Dimensions: Image: 9.1 x 11 cm (3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.). Date: 1880s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Picture of 3 men on the running track, start clear ...

Ranger scene at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo: horses jump over fence, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1925 photograph Part of the photo album of Mr Brams, Opperhoutvester by Queen Wilhelmina at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo. Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo photographic support gelatin silver print hunting, chase. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. hunting-ground. jumping (horse in motion) Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo

Football match between the men and the officers; Players bring the Hitler salute, Anonymous, 1941 - 1945 before or after the game photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands paper. photographic support gelatin silver print the company, the unit, the troop ~ military service. soccer, football (early names: soule, choule, cholle) Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. 12 kilometers crossed championship in the Netherlands in Maastricht Winner Lataster. March 4, 1951. Maastricht

Introduction to Rope, Knife, and Branding Iron as Men Castrate Bull. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Aberdeen Area Office. Fort Berthold Agency. 1949-. Photographs

World travel. Cleveland, on-board shots. Diacling with sticks during the collection games on deck of the Cleveland

Jimmy McAleer, Cleveland Spiders, baseball card portrait

Rodeo performer bulldogging a calf at the rodeo of the San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , San Angelo, Texas , Tom Green County

Washington, D.C. Publicity photographer and model at the municipal swimming pool. 1942. .

Snapshot of four people who jump into a lake (with solarization), c. 1900 photograph Europe Baryta Paper. paper gelatin silver print diving (sport)

Description: Native Sports. Zomba. 1902. Location: Zomba Date: 1902 africa

Panorama of the Huntington Avenue Grounds , Stadiums, Sports spectators, Baseball, Boston Red Sox Baseball team. Michael T. -Nuf Ced- McGreevy Collection

Boxers and basketball contestants participate in the Eastern Department elimination meet at the 69th Armory in New York City. Among them is William Sherman, who weighs 113 and represents Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. This photo was taken on March 30, 1920, by Sergeant Polk of the Signal Corps.

Signorina Maria Spelterina in her high rope performance , Rivers, Suspension bridges, Aerialists

Vintage photograph. High angle view of a cowboy roping calf at Mineola fair in long island

Dan Casey. 1880 - 1889. Spalding, A. G. (Albert Goodwill). Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Baseball, Philadelphia Quakers (Baseball team), Casey, Dan, 1862-1943, Baseball, Pitchers (Baseball)

In this photograph, taken on October 30, 1918 by Sgt. McGarrigle, Mike Gibbons, the middleweight champion and boxing instructor in the U.S. Army, is seen demonstrating the art of self-defense on the grounds of the Army War College in Washington, D.C. alongside George Blake. The two demonstrate both armed and unarmed techniques, with Gibbons showcasing a counter to a straight left punch with a left hook to the body. This photograph is not intended for public release, and is marked for official use only.

Papier-positive photograph by Ludwig David showing a horse performing a hurdle leap at a riding school, capturing equine motion and rider form.

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

English Derby at Epsom Downs, Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Ladies fashion in the 1950s. Young alpine skier Sarah Thomasson, 1925-1996. Pictured here trying a new pair of sports trousers.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Olympic team back arrival Schiphol, Ada Kok on plane stairs. October 25, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Spelterina in her high rope performance. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)

Cross country skiing, Colorado

Madrid, 06/18/1922. Castellana Racecourse. The Duke of Toledo's horse "Ruban" wins the Villamejor prize of 20,000 pesetas.

Travel photos Australia. Sydney, Bondi Beach. Swimming competition of lifestyles on the beach

Caulfield CupToday's Trophy -- This is the £150 gold cup which goes to the owner of the winner of today's race. In addition to the trophy first prize is £40 to run a horse in the race. October 21, 1947.

No. 2 green, Minnesott Golf and Country Club, Arapahoe, North Carolina , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A man dressed in white, running; sequences. Photograph.

EQUILIBRISTAS. Location: CIRCO. MADRID. SPANIEN.

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Vintage Photograph. Boy running flying kite.

Swimming..

Joe Brown and W. Streibert, wrestlers, competing in a real match. Streibert won the first fall after 25 minutes, but Brown secured the second fall in 19 minutes. Streibert ultimately quit the match after the second fall and conceded the victory to Brown. Both wrestlers have notable wrestling records.

Brands Hatch Speedway - England. October 5, 1955.

Sprinter at Starting Line, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, 1922

Germany: May 24, 1931 Willi Ruge is endeavoring to take the first sky diving self portraits as he leaps from a plane with a parachute. Here is his photograph of the pilot as he gives the command, "Go" to Willi Ruge to let go of the hand rope and dive head first into space, "gasping a prayer to heaven".

Signorina Marina Spelterina in Her High Rope Performance. Niagara Falls, New York. George E. Curtis (American, 1830 - 1910)

At 17, Carlile Won the Scots College swimming championship for the second time and came second in the NSW GPS championships. At the time he was the school's deputy head prefect. January 16, 1952.

KNVB photo collection. Players and officials of the Dutch national team during a trip in and around Copenhagen.denemarken - The Netherlands (1-1), played on 12 June 1927 in the Idraetsparken in Copenhagen. 12 June 1927. Denmark, Copenhagen

Alfred Letourneur riding fastest mile in bicycle history, 108.92 miles/h

Ranger scene at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo: Ruiter takes an obstacle in Amazonezit, Anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1925 photograph Part of the photo album of Mr Brams, Opperhoutvester by Queen Wilhelmina at the Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo. Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo photographic support gelatin silver print hunting, chase. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. hunting-ground. jumping (horse in motion) Royal Houtvesterij Het Loo

Sgt. W.T. Stragem from the Southern Department wins heat No. 3 at athletic events held at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He completes the race with a time of 10 1/5 seconds. The photograph was taken in 1920 and is cataloged with the number 68981.

Anefo photo collection. Championship of Dutch honorary cushion in Hof van Holland in Hilversum. Championship of Dutch honorary class three cushion in Hof van Holland in Hilversum started. M. Brosens on bumping. February 21, 1963. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Smokejumpers: Training - Idaho. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Picture of G.W. ("Wil") Röhner, leader of the men's department (left) and G.C. van de Bergh, leader of the women's department of the Utrechtsche Gymnastiek- en Screen Association Bato, during the gymnastics tournament in the Jubel Stadium in Brussels at a portable gramophone player.n.b. The gymnastics parties were organized because of the 70-year anniversary of the Royal Belgian Turnbond and took place from 19 to 23 July in the Jubel Stadium (later Heysel Stadium and then King Baudouin Stadium).

Toronto, Canada: 1962. Petra Burke, (1946-), top contender in this season's Canadian, North American, and world championships, shows how dazzling and dizzying a skater's spins can be. With a light attached to her right wrist and left foot, Miss Burke shows the moves of a sit spin and a camel spin.

Fencing in Suffolk. Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936)

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Negative. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

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