Historical Sports Competitions

A collection of vintage images featuring various sports events, with spectators and athletes participating in competitions from different eras.

Vintage photograph. band playing during half-time at Columbia vs yale at baker field in October 1951

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

Anefo photo collection. International wrestling championships in Prague. April 15, 1947. Prague, Czech Republic

Anefo photo collection. Sports party ice club grounds. Vondelpark bridge. October 18, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Cycle Cross in Sterrenbos in Schiedam, the proscoming C. van Hulst (third) behind H. Harings (winner). December 19, 1964. Schiedam, South Holland

Baseball at Camp No. 4. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Red Lake Agency. 1964-. Photographs

Anefo photo collection. Cycle Cross Kraantje Lek (Braakman Prize) from t Hof. January 16, 1954

Tanzania. Moshi. Tennis court with German players and black ball boys

Anefo photo collection. Ring rider companies at Molenwater in Middelburg. A participant during the ring sign. August 22, 1963. Middelburg, Zeeland

Saratoga skating Club, Brooklyn, E. Crabb, Phil. Kearney, H. Earl, W. Sutphen, New York

On Melbourne's Yarra in 1929, he rowed bow when Scotch College finished 2nd to Xavier in Victoria's Heau of the River final. Powell also rowed for Ormond College, Melbourne. November 17, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. National cycling championships for Profs in Valkenburg. Riders en route. May 10, 1953. Limburg, Valkenburg

Anefo photo collection. Altenberg family against Grevink in Assen. September 3, 1950. Assen

6000 girls at Sokol Sports at Prague, Austria

Anefo photo collection. Canal competition Amsterdam. Participants on the starting line. 17 February 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The rules are quite simple. There are nine holes, each one an airport near Washington. The player flies to the first airport, tee #1 and from a minimum height of 500 feet, drops the ball, attached to a parachute, to the nearest pit or hole, indicated by a red flag at the airport. He then lands his plane, finds his ball and proceeds as in every game of golf, to hit the ball into the hole with his golf clubs. This done, he tunes up his plane and flies to the next airport or tee #2 and repeats. Every player is required to carry a score-keeper. Photo shows three girls, prominent in Washington Society absorbed in a game of aerial golf.

Anefo photo collection. Ralley for sports flyers Ypenburg. Overview. May 30, 1948. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. International motorcycle-cross Grand Prix 1963 held in Markelo. Nr. 8 and 9 brother Dirkx. May 19, 1963. Markelo

Woodchopping competition, Taupo, 1938, Bay of Plenty, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.

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

Anefo photo collection. Athlete training in Overveen. Ria Vonk, Fennighen Bozek and Fanny Blankers-Koen. March 10, 1953. Overveen

View of the skaters on the ice rink of the Utrechtse IJsclub Vooruit (Kerschapskade) in Utrecht, from the West.

Anefo photo collection. National team competitions 1965 in Swifterbant. A number of participants. October 27, 1965. Flevoland, Swifterbant

The track champion's course

Anefo photo collection. Opposure outdoor game "Delta End 1st phase". Overview. June 23, 1961

Anefo photo collection. National golf championships. Mrs. Eschauzier. May 26, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Soccer Amsterdam against Feyenoord in Baarn, at Tribune Princess Margriet, Princess Irene and Princess Beatrix. July 2, 1955. Baarn

Men's raid jump. .

Third annual sports meeting of the gov't schools of the Jerusalem sub-district, on Gov't Arab College ground (near Government House). Reception tents, closer view showing in centre director of Arab college, Ahmed Sameh, Bey el-Khaldi & Mrs. Keith Roach, 1940, Israel

1870s 1880s 1890s NINE LATE 19TH CENTURY MEN LINED UP WITH OLD FASHIONED HIGH WHEEL PENNY-FARTHING BICYCLES LOOKING AT CAMERA

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sports day A.A.t. Too Buitenzorg. Skill test with motorcycle. April 19, 1948. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Looking Ahead to 1952, Finland is making plans for the next Olympic Games. The world's best swimmers will meet here - Helsinki's swimming pool. The main Olympic Stadium, which is being enlarged is not vet finished.The Olympic pool has been built in this tree-shaped clearing. The biggest problem is keeping the water at the Olympic temperature of 70 deg. May 1, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Ready before the start, everything is ready on the forest track (fishing season). May 25, 1966. Amsterdam, Amsterdamse Bos, Bosbaan, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Nationale crossing in Vught, Gerda Kraan at the finish. March 8, 1964. Noord-Brabant, Vught

A photograph of how the finish of a horse race is photographed. In order to terminate any dispute about the winner in a race, the first horse breaks a tight wire operating the apparatus. Automatically the photographic plate is then impressed. This picture was taken at a French race course where the equipment was being tested. Date: 28th July 1923

Olympic Athletes Reception, McGowan presents medals New York

Anefo photo collection. Sports day for primary schools in Amsterdam. May 29, 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Athletic cross on "Clingendael" in The Hague (van Wijk en Smit). Start for seniors. November 12, 1961. The Hague, South Holland

100 Meter Swim--Olympic games

High jump, U.S. Naval Academy field day | Library of Congress

undefined. 1931 - 1963. NARA's Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service. Minneapolis Regional Office. 1940-1970. Annual Reports

Anefo photo collection. Athletics. Veldloop. March 4, 1951

Equestrian scene on Royal wood fortress Het Loo: Rider takes obstacle to a country road. Part of Lord Brams Photo album, Chief Quarter of Queen Wilhelmina on Royal Hunting Het Loo.

KNVB photo collection. Players during a trip in Paris.nederland - Uruguay (1-2), played on June 6, 1924 in Stade The Colombes during the Olympic Games in Paris .. June 6, 1924. France, Paris

Race with balls in on-board play on deck of Cleveland. In the background numerous spectators on different cover layers; Ladies at race with sticks around balls on deck

Photograph of the German Olympic Team Sailing to New York on the SS Europa for the 1932 Olympic games in Los Angeles, America. 20th century.

Anefo photo collection. KNVB Kamp Hoek van Holland. August 9, 1950. Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. World championships cycling amateurs on the road in Zandvoort, the Peleton pulls through Zandvoort. August 15, 1959

Vintage Photograph. Fans watching on for outdoor boxing match.

The Maiden trotting race. Mr Hughes' "Twilight" 2nd, Mr Gleeson's "Galvanita" 1st, Mr Grant's "The Villian" 3rd , 30 January 1918, by Leslie Adkin. Gift of G. L. Adkin family estate, 1964.

Anefo photo collection. Sports Day Christian HBS in Amsterdam. May 13, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Gymnastics and Sports Festival, Central Stadium, 1956, Leipzig, Saxony, GDR, Germany, Europe

06/25/1972. Ix Medieval theater festival. In this image we can see an archery competition.

Poll photo collection. Helmond .. Men's throwing hemp. undated. Helmond, Noord-Brabant

Rowing competitions on the harm tour at the Sultan anniversary, Langkat, Sumatra.

Anefo photo collection. Gyms go to the touring field. April 24, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Mug Hilversum 5 years various sports parties 6/6 film. March 6, 1951. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. National Cross Veldloop Velsen van "suomc" en route. February 7, 1954

Miners' contest at Labor Day Celebration at Silverton, Colorado. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado , Silverton, Colorado , San Juan County

KNVB photo collection. Official Boeljon sprayed the playing field while visiting the Stadium San Siro.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

Anefo photo collection. Cycling championships Profs Valkenburg. May 10, 1953. Limburg, Valkenburg

Anefo photo collection. School soccer postponed. April 4, 1953

Untitled black-and-white negatives

KNVB photo collection. Pressed at Central Station in Amsterdam in connection with the Interland between the Netherlands and Germany.nederland - Germany (2-3), played on 17 February 1935 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. 17 February 1935. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

School festival in Steinbach below the sports field with cantor Leuschel

Photograph of two Burmese canoes, each with at least twenty rowers, 1910. Each rower balanced on the inside foot, with the outside one slipped through a strap on the oar; thus they used an arm and a leg to work each oar. Date: 1910

At the First International Kite Competition, on the South Downs near Worthing, sussex : Cody's kite enjoys police protection and the attention of a gent in a top hat. Date: 25 June 1903

Racing: weighing jockeys

Anefo photo collection. Opposure outdoor game "Delta End 1st phase". Overview parade of farmers. June 23, 1961

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0617. 1956

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1391. 1956

Photograph by Rudolf Lechner depicting forest skill exercises by waid men (hunters), printed on albumin paper and stored on a box, dated 25 June 1898.

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Football is perhaps the most loved and universal sport of the Papua. But ok the brother, who gives the boys sports lessons here, is an enthusiastic practitioner. October 1954. New Guinea

Anefo photo collection. European Men's Amsterdam Rowing Championships. August 29, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

KNVB photo collection. Players of the Dutch national team throwing snowballs during a stopover of the train in Arth-Goldau, on the way to Milan.Italy - the Netherlands (3-2), played on December 2, 1928 in the San Siro stadium in Milan .. December 2 1928. Milan, San Siro

Madrid, 10/28/1949. On the slopes of the University City. The race was held for the first time to compete in the 1st Madrid Grand Prix.

Berthaud, Londe, Albert, Rowers with spectators on the rowing course, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photos, photographically illustrated books, Épreuve tirée d'après un négatif sur fout, height 103 mm, width 160 mm, French, 1858 - 1917, photographer, 1883 - 1888, paper, collotype, photoprint, cliché maker

Winter sports competition, finish. After the river in Söderhamn Vintersporttävling, målgång. Efter ån i Söderhamn

Anefo photo collection. Short job Invitation Datrives Stadholder Hall Amsterdam. July 5, 1947. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Early 1900s football game.

Discus throwing, discus throwing with a throwing disc made of stone, street life in a small town in the area of Rome, Italy, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Athlete training Overveen Ria Vonk, Fennighen Bozek and Fanny Blankers-Koen. March 10, 1953. Overveen

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Opening KNVB sports center in Zeist by Prince Bernhard. September 16, 1965. Utrecht, Zeist

Image of Karel, Archduke of Austria, played by C. Crommelin, on horseback on the Tournooiveld (sports grounds at the Hogelandse Park) in Utrecht during the Ridderhof game on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the university (June 22 - June 27, 1896).

Ferrarin and Del Prete are carried in triumph by the crowd after completing his world record of duration, Rome 1928

KNVB photo collection. Players and officials during a trip in and around Paris.nederland - Sweden (1-3), played on June 9, 1924 in Stade The Colombes during the Olympic Games in Paris. 9 June 1924. France, Paris

130 Boat Crews In One Race -- A view from Chiswick bridge, showing the congestion of boats before the start of the race.On the river Thames today, from Mortlake to Putney, 130 crews took part in the annual 'Head of the River' race. The object is to find the fastest crew on the course, who are acknowledged as the best crew of the year. May 1, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Printed at Olympic Stadium. March 30, 1964

Olympic Hansô "in Storåsen. "Ol-Hansô" i Storåsen.

London athletes breathe oxygen before exercise in order to improve their performance. Date: 1909

Henley Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, London, 1901.Artist: ME Wright

Anefo photo collection. Old glory in action in Kruiningen. Archery in Zeeland traditional costume. 15 June 1963. Kruiningen

Anefo photo collection. Inflatable tennis halls at Buitenveldert. December 7, 1961. Buitenveldert

KNVB photo collection. The Dutch group at the Hotel de l'Univers in Basel.Zwitserland - Netherlands (2-1), played on May 16, 1920 on the grounds of FC Basel in Basel .. May 16, 1920. Basel

Anefo photo collection. Cycle cross Amsterdam forest, leading group about ditch. January 29, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Track champion C. a .seybrant in Hästveda turns fifty years.

Anefo photo collection. Teams world championships in East Flevoland. October 4, 1962. Flevoland

Fausto Coppi

01/01/1900. The bullfighter Rafael Guerra "Guerrita" hunting.

09/01/1933. The First Hikers to Climb the Seven Peaks of the Students of the Salesian Oratory of Ronda de Atocha, 21.

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Recreational areas, airports, sports fields, cuttings, roles, drawers, turf, koningsweg. 1968

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