Historic Sports Moments

A collection of black and white images depicting notable sports events, retirements, and awards, capturing emotions of farewell and celebration in a nostalgic style.

Anefo photo collection. Reception football club Xerxes. February 27, 1954

Anefo photo collection. IBM tournament, left Flohr, right Botwinner. July 15, 1966

Scott and Black hand Over Famous Trophy -- Mr. C.W.A. Scott and Mr. T. Campbell, Black hand over the famous Macrobertson gold trophy won in the England-Australia Air Race to me A.O. Edwards, owner of the D.H. Home Plane, which they piloted.Mr.A.O. Edwards owner of the winning D.H. Comet (Centre) receiving the trophy from Mr. C.W.A. Scott (Tallest) and Mr. T.Campbell Black, at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. January 09, 1935. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited.).

Anefo photo collection. European billiards championships in Waalwijk. January 11, 1951. Noord-Brabant, Waalwijk

Anefo photo collection. Leo Horn with silver flute back from Chile (he ws referee at World Championships soccer there). June 20, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Groeneveld (Haarlem) Trainer of the Lech Bieshuch. January 9, 1951. Haarlem

Davis Cup.. - Mrs. George Stogdale of Toorak VIC, Mr. H. G. Raymond of St. Alban's Stud and Mr. George Stogadle cool off during a recess in the games. January 19, 1953

Anefo photo collection. Informator Ruppert receives Andriessen and Den Uyl, Andriessen has dropped bag, right in the middle of the uyl. December 19, 1972

Count Okuma welcomes Paul Des Jardien of Chicago baseball team, 11/18/15

Anefo photo collection. Dutch athletics championships in Groningen 1968. Prince Claus on a stand. August 4, 1968. Groningen (prov.), Groningen (city)

Anefo photo collection. Fifth round, press. Dam championship 1964, Roozenburg. March 27, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Finish third stage of the Caltex Economy test in Park Sonsbeek in Arnhem, Hans Kreisal, the best classified. March 18, 1959. Arnhem, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Sportsman of the year 1966. Skaters Verkerk (right), Schenk (Central) and Judoka Geesink (left). January 3, 1967

Vic. Sportsman on way to Eng. to see Derby & Oaks. They include trainers, owners & bookies.Left front. Theo Lewis, Dr. W. Flynn, Pat Quinlan, Bill Duncan, Jack Lynch, Len Jewson, Mick Groves.Back, Ted Rippon, Bill Rippon, Don Mace. May 21, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. European Championship billiards three cushion in Hilversum. March 15, 1959

Anefo photo collection. European skating championships in Deventer, Klaas Schenk. January 23, 1966. Deventer

Anefo photo collection. National Road Championships Cycling for Amateurs 1971. Winner at the Women's Keetie Hage after the finish. 19 June 1971. Limburg, Valkenburg

Anefo photo collection. Dutch team selection trains; Michels during press conference no. 9, 10 head, no. 10 left mr. J. Hogewoning. March 26, 1974

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Sjoukje Dijkstra during training in the RAI, Sjoukje (head). September 24, 1964

Elsevier photo collection. Minister M. Vrolijk honorary Olympic station Nederland Nederland-Switzerland football. October 17, 1965. Amsterdam

Landy Accepts A British Tribute -- John Landy (right), Australian holder of the world mile record and a gallant loser to Britain's Roger Bannistor in the Empire game smile, receives a plaque from Mr. Jack Crump, Secretary of the Amateur Athletic Association, during an athletics meeting at Croydon (Surrey) Sporty Arena to-night (Wednesday).The Plaque - held by Mr. Crump - is from Landy's friends in Great Britain and is in reception of his great sportsmanship on and off the field. August 18, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. International hockey tournament The Hague. April 14, 1949. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Norwegian and Dutch skating team at Schiphol. January 20, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Honoring Keeper H. British of H. V. C. in connection with 700th competition. Chairman KNVB department. Utrecht spells the senior pin. March 5, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Sparta against FC Twente 2-4, mayor Thomassen at Sparta. September 12, 1965

L to R Mr De Valera - Secretary Vic Football ***** Mr Like McBrien MLC at the Melb v ***** match on Melb ground. May 06, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Championship 47/1 in Noordwijk (billiards) v.L.n.R. Vultink, v. Nijnatten, wines. 28 February 1969. Noordwijk

Anefo photo collection. Alderman A. A. Verhey van Sports Affairs Amsterdam stores the first pile of Frans Otten Center of International Tennis Club Amsterdam. Verhey strikes. November 11, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Judoserie. May 19, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch national team in Zeist, standing Veldhoen, Kemper, Israel, Franssen, Muller, Writers, E. P. Graafland, Gerard 'Pummie' Bergholtz. October 18, 1964. Utrecht, Zeist

England's Rugby Men Come Home -- Carrying souvenirs of their tour as they leave a Pan American plane from New York at London Airport today are John Wilkinson (left) of Halifax and Dick Williams (captain) rugby league team that has been playing in Australia and New Zealand.They flew back by way of Monolulu, San Francisco and New York. August 27, 1954.

Dennis Compton Is Passed Fit To Join MCC Party -- Any last doubt concerning the fitness of Denis Compton has disappeared as the deep ray treatment on his knee has now ceased.A clearance certificate will be sent to the MCC and Compton will be in the airplane for Adelaide on October 16 to join the remainder of the MCC touring team.It has been a long and painful task to restore Compton's knee to normal. Twice a day for the past month he has reported to a London hospital, and his knee has been submitted to the most searching treatment. September 24, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Mayor Samkalden honor world champion Judo Wim Ruska and world champion cycling line loevesijn at Stadhuis Amsterdam, v.L.n.R. Samkalden, loevesijn,. September 14, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. HM reception at Soestdijk Ned. World champions cycling; Venix, Koch Pronk, Van Oosten Hagen ,. February 8, 1980. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Arrival boxing at Schiphol, the Hungarian team, v.l.n.r. Janos Kajdi, Gustav Junghaus, Istvan Gali. April 20, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Skating competition about the IJselmeer, 170 kilometers. Jan van der Hoorn from Ter Aar as the first to be Medemblik. March 2, 1963. IJsselmeer, Medemblik, Ter Aar

Anefo photo collection. International Dam Tournament in Amsterdam. January 2, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

De La Salle in son's name De La Salle will run in the name of Dr. F. C. Byrne in tomorrow's Doomben Cup. Dr. Byrne, who practices at Gosford, is a son of the mare's owner, Mr. V. Byrne.The father has leased De La Salle to his son for a month in the hope she will win a good race for him.The change was made before last Saturday's Doomben Ten Thousand, in which De La Salle ran unplaced. October 3, 1948.

KNVB photo collection. Dutch team players by train on the way to Copenhagen. At station en route there is time for a snack. In the train Puck van Heel and Jaap Paauwe.denmark - Netherlands (0-2), played on June 14, 1931 in the Idraetsparken in Copenhagen .. June 14, 1931. Denmark, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. Poloers to Russia left to play in Moscow. Mr Vixseboxse wishes goalkeeper Auke Sikma good luck. March 23, 1963. Moscow, Russia

The New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. W. Nash, yesterday sent a cable to Maori Rugby Union centre Bill Gray, who broke a leg in Saturday's match against Sounth Harbour. The cable wished Gray a speedy recovery. Team manager Mr. Frank Kilby and teammates R. Keepa, P. Walsh and R. Byers (sitting) took the message to Gray in hospital. June 3, 1953. (Photo by Australian Photographic Agency).

Anefo photo collection. Chess world championship. Keres records a move, under the watchful eye of competition leader prof. Vidmar. March 2, 1948. The Hague

Anefo photo collection. International hockey tournament The Hague. April 14, 1949. The Hague, South Holland

Gault appears anxious but turned the scale at 8st 5 3/4lb. Almost obscured on his left is his manager-trainer Chris cline. November 13, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Sports fund Leo van der Kar. From left to right Tennis player Evert Schneider, baseball player Wim Crouwel, swimming trainer P. Verwoerd, swimmer Jan Jiskoot (in military uniform). February 8, 1962

KNVB photo collection. Two Dutch officials view a few soccer shoes. Right Consult Boeljon.Frankrijk - Netherlands (3-4), played on November 29, 1931 in Stade de Colombes in Paris .. November 29, 1931. France, Paris

KNVB photo collection. Guests at the Eretribune of the Olympic Stadium.nederland - Denmark (3-0), played on November 3, 1935 at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. November 3, 1935. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Spanish water polo team on Cor Brasum (trainer) at customs. August 12, 1953

Anefo photo collection. KNVB meeting in The Hague; Hagewering (left) and Feringa (Amateur Section KNVB). September 25, 1976. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. KNVB meets in Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam O.A. About admission More foreign players; Nr. 22: Left Wiersma, Jacques Hogewoning, No. 23: Left The Stoop (Pres. DWS) and. May 30, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Rob Slotemaker and Rijn Leppink open court school. November 22, 1961

Anefo photo collection. New mid for from the Dutch national team, Cor van der Gijp. March 5, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch national team in Zeist, the players to the meal. March 15, 1967. Utrecht, Zeist

Anefo photo collection. National championships cycling on the job in Olympic Stadium. Honoring jr. Van Den Bos Van Drakensteijn. From left to right Stol, Bos van Drakensteijn, Blekemolen and Melchers. July 27, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Euwe Chess Champion Offer Erelide Cell President Ir. Van Steenis. January 7, 1956

(L-R) FIFA President Jules Rimet presents the World Cup to Dr Paul Jude, President of the Uruguayan Football Association, following his team's 4-2 win in the final

Anefo photo collection. American sports flyers at Schiphol, Americans for their airplane team at the beach. July 10, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Elsevier photo collection. Football match internationals combination Soest, Baarn Spakenburg, T.g.v. Prince Bernhard's birthday. proceeds competition intended accommodation adult disabled people. Afterwards, talking match Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard Stud Orange. left Keeper De Munck, Biesbrouck Molenaar Bouwens. June 26, 1968. Soestdijk

Anefo photo collection. Fishing competition Parliament against press at Barneveld. September 16, 1971. Barneveld

Anefo photo collection. Section of Paid Voetbal KNVB meets in Zeist about Transfer Rules; From Prague (L) and Stoop (R) FC Amsterdam. April 5, 1974. Utrecht, Zeist

Glare -- Heath Robinson outclassed. Glare machine for exercising arthritic legs looks ghastly, performs rowdily but very effectively. Machines are all exercising devices....nothing more. December 17, 1952.

12/31/1969. Angel Nieto receives the award as 50cc world champion.

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch national team, right Abe Lenstra, R. Wiersma. 18 February 1959

Anefo photo collection. Vitesse against Alkmaar Zaanstreek 0-2. Burgemeester Matser van Arnhem buys a contribution to the club Vitesse. December 3, 1967. Arnhem

Vintage Photograph. A boy and his father taking down score at bowling alley.

Allen To Fight Japanese For World Title - An official meeting took place here between world flyweight champion Yoshio Shirai and the former champion, Terry Allen of Britain. They agreed to fight for a world title on October 27 at Tokyo's Korakuen Stadium. Left to right are:Dr. Alvin R Cahn, manager of Yoshio Shirai, the champion, Yoshio Shirai, Japan Boxing Commissioner Munehide Tanabe, challenger Terry Allen, and his manager Johnny Sharpe. October 8, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Washington, DC, April 15, 1926 Vice-President Charles Dawes throws out the first baseball of the season in the opening game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics.

They Gave Him A Victory Smile.America's Newly Appointed secretary of The army, Wilber M. Brucker, smiles happily while game at soldier's field, Philadelphia. Happy Because the army pulled off a 14-6 victory which also set the 102,000 fans cheering Wildly form ***** stadium seats.Watching the game with Mr. Brucker is Sir Percy Spender, Australian Ambassador to the U.S....(right). December 01, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)

Anefo photo collection. Final school swimming party. December 19, 1948

10/12/1918. In the Atlético de Madrid federation. Distribution of Awards to the Athletes who Won them in the Athletics Championship, held the day before yesterday.

KNVB photo collection. Guests at De Interland between the Netherlands and Ireland.nederland - Ireland (5-2), played on 8 April 1934 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. April 8, 1934. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Debutant Dutch team wiersma (vi donar) / yellowed. October 21, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Reception Participation World Championships Amsterdam. November 3, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Top jockeys, trainers, bookmakers and onlookers watching the track work at Epsom today. Right : James Scobie, the veteran trainer, watch in hand, in characteristic pose at Flemington. March 28, 1938.

KNVB photo collection. Main consultant Boeljon (left) with coach Bob Glendening.nederland - Ireland (5-2), played on 8 April 1934 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam .. April 8, 1934. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Royal Interest At The Oaks -- H. M. The Queen rests her chin on the bar of the Royal box as her horse Angel Bright, passes beneath her on it's way to the starting post for the Oaks at Epsom this afternoon. H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing sunglasses, is equally interested. June 04, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Draw for eighth final of Europe Cup 1 and 2 in Caransa Hotel in Amsterdam; Jos Crahay. October 6, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Greenbrier Tennis Festival, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Anefo photo collection. Distinguish baseball players in Haarlem by the KNBSB. V.l.n.r. Arindell, H. John, Herman Breidschat, Hamilton Richardson and R. Dom. October 21, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Johan Cruijff. December 28, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Olympic team returns from the Games in Mexico. v.l.n.r. Rini Wagtmans (Cycling) Prof. P.A. Biersteker, Janny van Eyck Vos (athletics). October 26, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

"I can play some golf and some checkers and live me a good life." July 1, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Anefo photo collection. Billiards in Amersfoort, many great. Galmiche (France). November 14, 1968. Amersfoort

Championship Billiards in Eersel 71/2. Piet van der Pol is also present again / Date December 12, 1963 Location Eersel.

A Popular ChampionChampion Drobny with his wife reading the many telegrams of congratulations at their home in Lingfield.Jaroslav Drobny, 32 year old Former Czech and now of Egypt, who won the hearts of all tennis enthusiasts by his great match in which he beat Ken Rosewall. The Young Australia, in Final of the Men's singles of the Wimbledon tennis championships on the center court, is a popular champion in Britain Today. July 3, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

italia, lombardia, milano, informazioni all'entrata della XXIV edizione della fiera campionaria, 1951

Anefo photo collection. Swimming trainer Jan Stender Nel van Vliet. March 11, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Meeting of the Topsport Committee in Amsterdam. Karel Jansen (VVCS). March 6, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Jockey Edgar Britt. January 10, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Practice match WK football, the Netherlands against Romania 0-0; KNVB chairman Meulman (left) with special stamps for World Cup. June 5, 1974

Anefo photo collection. Clubs Propaid football meet about NOS / KNVB dispute, v Left to Right: Stoop, Zwikstra and high residence. August 14, 1976

Anefo photo collection. World Cup Skates in Deventer Ladies, Prince Claus on Stand. 19 February 1967. Deventer

Anefo photo collection. International Dam tournament in Hoogezand-Sappemeer, number Burgemeester Boekhoven van Hoogezand-Sappemeer. May 9, 1967. Hoogezand-Sappemeer

Les Darcy gave Danny Regan his first big chance as a boxer. He was billed as Darcey's protege. May 02, 1951. (Photo by B. Snowden).

Erik August Larsson (Sweden) after his victory in the special cross-country race over 18 km

Anefo photo collection. Swimming sports heads Olympiad Fred Pieters. May 9, 1952

Bill Bailey - "Get out on the field and beat Gus Risman," was the order to the in-experienced winger from Sydney. April 29, 1955.

Their game is apt to get blunt. We feathered through a darts talk with Len Barker (pictured), of Hurstvilie. He has just won what amounts to the NSW singles title. October 7, 1955. sports, sport, athlete, athletic,

Anefo photo collection. Title struggle three cushion in Hilversum, Suarez from South America was not allowed to participate here on the gallery. May 12, 1965. Hilversum, South America

Norm Gorman - Scorer for Australian Test Cricket. September 1, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Rowing. Four with mate. Ton Fontani. May 13, 1952

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