Historical Sports Events

Black and white images depicting historical sports events and spectators from the 1920s to 1950s, featuring baseball, horse racing, and football.

Suspended New York Yankees Baseball Player Babe Ruth, Sitting in Stands at Opening Day Game of Washington Senators versus New York Yankees, Griffith Stadium, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, April 12, 1922

Suspended New York Yankees Baseball Player Babe Ruth, Sitting in Stands at Opening Day Game of Washington Senators versus New York Yankees, Griffith Stadium, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, April 12, 1922

Kramer Wins The Men's Singles Championship -- In the Royal Box, left to right Princess Margaret, H.M. The Queen. H.M. The King, Tom Brown and Jack Kramer after The King had presented Kramer with the Renshaw Cup.The King and Queen accompanied by Princess Margaret saw Jack Kramer, the American Davis Cup player win the Men's Singles Championships by beating his fellow countryman Tom Brown 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.This was the King's first visit to Wimbledon since he himslef played in the men's Doubles in 1926. July 04, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

Amico's owner, Mr. J. P. Crennan (right), with trainer D. Lewis and jockey A. Podmore, before the Wentworth Handicap at Randwick today. Amico was unplaced. April 12, 1950.

San Domenico parading at Randwick. December 07, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Football Belgium against the Netherlands 0-1. Spectators. April 8, 1956. Antwerp

The Governor General (Lord Gowrie) presenting the Melbourne Cup to E. Eccles owner of the trump -- S.W. Reid the trainer is on the left and A. Reed the jockey. Lord Huntingfield (Gov. of Vic.) on the right. November 8, 1937.

Falkenburg New Champion: Beats Bromwich At Wimbledon -- Victorious Robert Falkenburg, receives the championship cup from H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent, after his win at Wimbledon, to-day (Friday). On right is John Bromwich. Twenty-two year old Robert Falkenburg, the fast serving California, to-day (Friday) became the new Men's Singles champion at Wimbledon. He won 7-5, 0-6, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 over Australia's John Bromwich. July 2, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Soccer Netherlands against Norway 3-0. November 6, 1955

Jockey Darby Munro and his brother, trainer Jim Munro, with another traienr, Lou Bourke, at yesterday's two-year-old trials at Victoria Park. September 8, 1951.

KNVB photo collection. The Dutch Bank during the Interland against Ireland.nederland - Ireland (5-2), played on 8 April 1934 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. April 8, 1934. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

J. Thompson, Charles Cullen. September 14, 1948.

06/30/1914. Sports Festival in Madrid. The tennis champion of the Lionés Sports Union, Mr. Luis Ruiz Cobanera (X), with the director and fellow Awardee Mr. Cobin.

Anefo photo collection. Tennis on Mets jobs in The Hague, on the Stand Links from Princess Beatrix, Dr. Hans van Swol and on the right Mr Gerritsen. July 4, 1964. The Hague, South Holland

E Halcroft (Ted) - Race Horse Trainer. September 17, 1947.

Photograph shows James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917) also known as Diamond Jim Brady, probably at the opening event of the 1916 racing season.

Poll photo collection. Olympic stadium and stadium neighborhood, Amsterdam. Two drivers during stadium car racers in conversation with a gentleman with hat - supporting two stools - on the lawn of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. 1932. Amsterdam-Zuid, Noord-Holland

Winner Of The King's Cup Air Race -- Flying Officer Edwards snapped after his great victory today. July 25, 1931. (Photo by Photopress)

The film operator shoots the big Olympic film in the pit with the giant camera

E.A. Halcroft. May 1, 1948.

U.S. President Warren Harding throwing out First Ball, Griffith Stadium, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, April 1923

Anefo photo collection. Volendam against blue and white 2-4. Klaas Smit is carried away. September 17, 1961. Noord-Holland, Volendam

Watching the Washout from the member's stand at the SCG today, members of the SW team mournfully surveyed the soaked ground, as the rain washed out hopes of play in the game against Victoria. Left to right: W. Donaldson, Ken Grieves, S. Carroll, and Ron James. February 09, 1946.

Race Track Inspection -- The track at Flemington racecourse being inspected today after yesterday's heavy downpour. Above (from left): Mr. D. W. Reid (stipendiary steward), the secretary of the Melbourne Racing Club (Mr. John C. Reilly), Mr. N. W. Faulkiner (stipendiary steward), and the racecourse supervisor (Mr. W. Mitchell). November 16, 1949.

Starover's trainer J. Green, gives instructions to Jockey W. Camer before the Breeder's Plate at Randwick today. Starover ran second. October 5, 1955.

Don Alfonso XIII and the Counts of Barcelona watch a polo match in London, in June 1936.

President Calvin Coolidge throws the first ball in the third game of the 1925 World Series. Bill McKechnie, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Bucky Harris, managaer of the Washington Senators, join him

Second Oldest Tennis Club Celebrates Diamond Jubilee - Tennis As Played In 1879 -- Miss K. E. Stammers adjusting the moustache of Mr. E. W. Godfrey before ***** part in the Mixed Doubles match as played *****.The Putney Lawn Tennis Club, which claims to be the second oldest in the world - the all England Club at Wimbledon, London, S. W. is a year older - celebrated its diamond Jubilee today. A number of well known tennis stars, including Miss K. E. Stammers, Miss R. N. Hardwick, Miss M. E. Lumb and Miss J. Nicoll, played in exhibition matches. This was followed immediately by a game of Mixed Doubles as played in 1879, Net, rackets, costumes and style of play were all exactly like those of 60 years ago. May 20, 1939. (Photo by Topical Press).

04/19/1913. The Kings in "Tennis". HM the King Congratulating Mr. Deeugis, who won the individual championship in the match played yesterday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs player Gabby Hartnett autographing a baseball for Sonny Capone who is sitting with his father Al Capone and other gangsters at a 1931 charity baseball game.

Richmond Royal Horse Show. H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth presents winners rosette to Philip Gardner on his "Joby" 1st. Prize in Childrens Jumping Ponies Class. June 01, 1935. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

D. Munro walks towards the jockey's room with trainer J. Mitchell after his unplaced ride on straight draw in the Two-Year-Old maiden at Randwick today. December 8, 1954.

***** after he had won the British Amateur Golf title at Mairfield. Making his first appearance in the tourney Bachli defeated America's W.C. (Bill) Campbell by two and one in the final. May 30, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Francesco de pinedo with competitors of coppa italia, 1925

KNVB photo collection. Eretribune in the stadium with guests for the interland between the Netherlands and Switzerland.nederland - Switzerland (5-0), played on March 28, 1926 in the stadium in Amsterdam .. March 28, 1926. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

KNVB photo collection. Players of the Dutch national team on the boat towards Copenhagen.denemarken - The Netherlands (4-1), played on 13 June 1926 in the Idraetsparken in Copenhagen .. June 13, 1926. Denmark, Copenhagen

Butler & his Comper Swift after his record-breaking flight from England - Australia. January 1, 1933.

Cause: Trainer Ted Halcroft emphasis instructions with his hands as he his hands as he tell his apprentice, W. Hughes, how to ride Lady Kristine in the Two Year-Old Novice at Randwick yesterday. May 11, 1949.

KNVB photo collection. Dutch officials on the stand during the Internal against Uruguay. Left Hirschman (with Bolhoed) and Besides Him Boeljon.nederland - Uruguay (0-2), played on May 30, 1928 at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam during the Olympic Games .. May 30, 1928. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Second. Miss Pacific's trainer E. A. Halcroft, and rider, W. Hughes, snapped at Canterbury before the Two-Year-Old Maiden Stakes, in which the filly was second to So Happy. July 09, 1949.

Hurlingham Beats Argentine team to win ***** Festival Cup - One of the Argentine players chats with an attendant holding the sticks, and dressed in colorful gaucho costume.The Hurlingham Polo Team yesterday beat La Espadana from the Argentine for the second time to win the Festival Cup at the Roehampton Polo Ground. Among the spectators were Princess Elizabeth who presented the trophy and Princess Margaret. July 26, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Royal Visitors To The European Horse Trials -- L to R: The Princess Royal; H.M. Queen Elizabeth; and Prince Charles watching the Dressage tests on the 1st day. Many of the world's finest horses and riders - men and women - can be seen in action at the Four day European Horse Trials opened in Windsor Great Park. May 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands against Belgium 3-1, former internationals Kamperdijk and Lutjens (from 1905). April 17, 1966. Rotterdam

Prince Of Liechtenstein At Olympic Meeting In London -- Prince Francis Josef II, 32-year-old ruler of the Principality of Liechtenstein, shaking hands with Sir Noel Curtis-Bennett (left), one of the British delegates, at St. James' Palace, London.Spokesmen of 45 nations are taking part in the meetings of the International Olympic Association which have begun at St. James Palace, London, to decide the programme of the 1940 games at Helsingfors and the country in which the Olympic Games wil be held in 1944. Efforts are being made by the British delegates to get the 1944 Olympics for London. June 6, 1939.

Chief Meyers, New York, NL & Chief Bender, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball)

John McGraw and Philadelphia Athletics player, Columbia Avenue Grounds, 1905 World Series , Baseball, Baseball players, Baseball umpires, Baseball managers, Philadelphia Athletics Baseball team, McGraw, John Joseph, 1873-1934. Michael T. -Nuf Ced- McGreevy Collection

Anefo photo collection. Tennis tournament on MWTS jobs in Scheveningen; no. 6: Pilic in action; No 7, 8: Prince Bernhard on Tribune. Prince Bernhard looks at the party of the Croatian pilic against the Frenchman Roche. July 5, 1970. Scheveningen, South Holland

USA President Herbert Hoover throwing baseball from stands at stadium, circa 1929

Jockey ***** & trainer J.T. Cush. May 12, 1940.

Pat Smythe Weighed In, In The Overture Stakes -- Miss Pat Smythe being weighed in at Harringay, after completing a clear round her horse "Prince Hal" in the Overture Stakes this afternoon. The 1955 "Horse of the Year Show" in which some of the world's best horsemen and women are competing, opens today at Harringay Arena, London. October 04, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Although he has been involved in more than 50 race falls, Charlie 'Huck' Findlay still rides racehorses. December 29, 1955.

Taft golf cabinet standing with golf clubs (March 1909). From left to right: Sherman; Butt; Edwards; Taft.

Anefo photo collection. Arol-cup Ajax-HBS Soccer player van der Vegt (HBS). August 26, 1949

KNVB photo collection. Officials before the start of the match between Italy and the Netherlands.Italy - The Netherlands (1-1), played on May 13, 1920 in Genoa Club Stadium in Genoa .. May 13, 1920. Genoa

Stockholm, Sweden: August, 1961 The British tug of war team strains as their coach yells encouragement against the Swedish team in Stockholm Stadium in the first tug of war in Sweden since 1913. The British team lost, 9-3.

Anefo photo collection. EDO against AGOVV (0-1). Discer next to Radio reporter Leo Pagano. 11 February 1952. Haarlem

KNVB photo collection. The Dutch group on the Stand in the stadium in Basel.Zwitzerland - Netherlands (2-1), played on May 16, 1920 on the grounds of FC Basel in Basel .. May 16, 1920. Basel

L To R: Glands Brown (Trainer), R. Power & and D'Arcy Eccles owner & well known ***** at Caulfield track Thursday. March 3, 1946.

Ninth Day Of The Wimbledon Tennis Championships.Tildon congratulating sochet on his victory in the semi-final of the singles. July 03, 1929.

The King's Swan Master Explains Swan Upping - "Taring the bird" - A demonstration the cygnets are marked being made with aid of a man in place of a bird.Sir Patrick and Lady Hannon today invited to Mangna Charta Island, Wraysubury, Bucks, to hear ancient custom of Swan Upping Explained to them King's Swan Master, Mr. F. Turk. August 30, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Soviet Sailors See British-Style Soccer -- "That was a good shot, Ivan!" shouts the British sailor, on right, to his Soviet mate. Place is a football ground inn Portsmouth, England, where a squadron of Russian ships under the command of Admirel Golovko have arrived for a goodwill tour of Britain. The match, which was between a Russian naval team and players from Britian's Royal Navy, ended diplomatically in a draw. October 14, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

I. Loque; A. Mulley. April 10, 1951.

Jockey J.O'Sullivan and trainer C. Ryan talk it over after Bernida was unplaced in the Gilgandra Maiden Handicap at Randwick this afternoon. April 20, 1955.

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Dear Laddies trainer, J. Green, with jockey J. O'sulliyan before the Breeder's Plate at Randwick today. Dear Laddie was unplaced. October 9, 1953.

Elsevier photo collection. day international competition Hippique Rotterdam Chio. Prince Bernhard takes competition price roadway elegant riding horse. early, prince looking program stand. September 3, 1953. Rotterdam, South Holland

Golf. mitchell. american champion. 1930-1940.

Henry Cooper, the American professional golfer, has a big task of selecting which club to use from his huge outfit, but it is nothing to the task of the caddy who has to carry it. November 19, 1934.

Willie Kyronen

Sportscasters during work, 1915

Anefo photo collection. Hippiquesport Aachen (Germany) world championships. Prince Bernhard, Princess Beatrix and Princess Armgard on Tribune. July 8, 1956. Aachen, Germany

Anefo photo collection. International baseball week in Haarlem. The Netherlands against the Berlin Bears 4-2; The award ceremony. June 22, 1969. Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Hilversum Marathonloop; First is Jannes van de Zande. July 25, 1954. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

KNVB photo collection. Karel Lotsy speaks the players of the Dutch national team on the roof of Hotel Bristol in Arnhem, where the Dutch national team has collected for the trip to Italy.nederland - Switzerland (2-3), played on May 27, 1934 in the San Siro Stadium in Milan during the World Championships in Italy .. May 27, 1934. Milan, San Siro

Coach Yost, Big Bill Edmunds

The track champion's course

Anefo photo collection. Soccer match ADO - Ajax in The Hague 2-3; Trainer Rinus Michels van Ajax. November 28, 1965. The Hague, South Holland

Annual Parliamentary Golf Handicap Started Today at Waltch Heath.Celebrities Take Part In Competition.The Speaker of the House of Commons driving off during the match. May 16, 1931. (Photo by Photo Press).

Anefo photo collection. Chio dressage in Rotterdam, Prince Bernhard and his mother visited the competition. 25 August 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

St. Yves, racer and winner of Shrubb-Dorando Marathon

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

04/30/1922. Bordeaux. The France-Spain football match. The French Authorities Presiding over the match.

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Sport and Special Kroniek (with Blauw-Wit against Willem II). March 18, 1962

Denis Compton For Australia -- Denis Compton chatting with Jack Hawkins, the well known film actor, while awaiting *****.Denis Compton - whose knee has been giving trouble - is now fit and will leave London shortly to join the England team in Adelaide. Compton give his knee a good test playing for the Cross Arrows against the Lords Taverners in a match at Lords. September 25, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

To take part in the Melbourne air race - Captain T. Nieville Stack, A.F.C., and his Co-pilot Sydney L. Turner, who are to compete in the London to Melbourne air race in connection with the centenary celebrations. The race takes place in October and Capt. Stack and Mr. Turner will be flying an "Airspeed A.S. 8". September 19, 1934. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

H. Hohlemainen

New York, New York, April 15, 1926 New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker throws out the first baseball of the season at the Polo Grounds in the opening game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants.

Judges at the miners drilling contest, Labor Day celebration, Silverton, Colorado. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Colorado , Silverton, Colorado , San Juan County

Bowling Club Opening, Wellington, October 1950, Wellington, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.

KNVB photo collection. Tension and joy along the line during the interland between the Netherlands and België.nederland - Belgium (9-3), played on 11 March 1934 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. 11 March 1934. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. 2 km swimming competition Leage pee, Tony Horn (2 km breaststroke) first prize. 12 June 1954

Stadium Manager Mr. R. Lean (coatless) explain rules for tonight's fight while a French Consular official, Mr. G.B. Perronne (left) interprets, and two of the Frenchmen try to work them out. The visitors are Emile Famechon (right) and Andre Brugnon. December 21, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix Dutch Auto Races Zandvoort. Winner Askari and Z. K. M. de Prins Bernhard. August 17, 1952. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. New trainer Ajax Jack Rowley. 30 June 1963

Shooting, award ceremony in rapid fire pistol shooting, 3rd Torsten Ullmann, left (Sweden), 1st van Oyen, centre (Germany) and 2nd Hax, right (Germany)

KNVB photo collection. Dutch Officials for the Interland against Italy.Italy - The Netherlands (1-1), played on 13 May 1920 at Genoa Club site in Genoa. 13 May 1920. Genoa

Anefo photo collection. Football match Netherlands-Switzerland in Amsterdam: 0-0. Mr. Brunt, secretary of the KNVB and minister happy of culture, recreation and social work on the stands. October 17, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Visiting U.S. journalists, here to look over the Olympic Games preparations, visited 2 Games sites today. They are shown above as Lieutenant General W.Bridgeford, Chief Executive Officer of the Olympic Games, gave them details of the new stand at the MCG. From Left: Mr Coles Phinizy (Sports Illustrated), Mr Pete Rozelle (Qantas Airways and Public Relations officer), Mr Al Stump (Sport Magazine), ***** (Time) and Mr John Lardner (Newsweek). June 01, 1955.

In Sydney Today - English Rugby League secretary Bill Fallowfield (left) and chairman George Oldroyd. July 28, 1955.

Their First Match in England This Year: The four Ashton brothers before the match this afternoon. The Ashton brothers, famous Australian polo combination, today had their first match of the year in England, when they played The Wanderers on the Wimbledon ground, Kingston- by - pass. Playing, under the club name of Goulburn, they gave the Wanderers 2½ goals start, and beat them 12 - 7½. June 8, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).;Their First Match in England This Year: The four Ashton brothers before the

KNVB photo collection. NVB-Official Karel Lotsy inspects the playing field.Zwitzerland - Netherlands (2-4), played on November 4, 1934 in the field of the FC Bern (Neufeld) in Bern. November 4, 1934. Bern, Switzerland

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