Vintage Sports Gatherings

Historical black-and-white photos of sports teams and events, featuring rugby players, billiard champions, and Olympic participants from the mid-20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Departure Dutch national team to Helsinki. July 14, 1952

Australian Rugby Players Leave For France -- Members of the team at Victoria today, Dec. 28, before they left for Paris.The Australian Rugby team left London today, Dec. 28, for Paris. They will take part in a ten match tour in France in all the main centers. December 28, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Billiard champion Calmiche (France). January 8, 1949. France

Anefo photo collection. Tenth European Championship Anchekker Framework 47/1 to Zwanenbu Scholte against Tieverke. January 12, 1966. Noord-Holland, Zwanenburg

Anefo photo collection. Departure Dutch national team to Helsinki. July 14, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Olympic costume C. Gastelaers and Jan Buis. October 18, 1956

KNVB photo collection. Players of the Dutch national team visit during a trip, prior to the match against Czechoslovakia, a memorial in memory of the fallen from the first world war.tschoSlovakia - the Netherlands (0-3, after extension), played on 5 June 1938 in the Stade Municipal In Le Havre during the World Championships .. June 5, 1938. Le Havre

Marine Screen Championships in the Marinekazerne Amsterdam (MKAD). After the competitions the award ceremony will follow by the commander of the Marine Barracks Amsterdam (MKAD) Captain-Ter Sea (KTZ) H. Jonkheer De Jonge van Ellemeet ..

Anefo photo collection. Grand Prix of Amsterdam van Vliet wins, Maspes congratulates. August 18, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Fifth round, press. Dam championship 1964, v.l.n.r. Okrogelnik, Roozenburg, ir. G. E. van Dijk. March 27, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Judoles for taxi drivers. November 14, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Soccer Ajax against Napoli canceled by Referee Glöckner in Olympic Stadium Amsterdam. Glöckner and Ajax goalkeeper Gert Bals leave the field. Left Leo Horn. January 7, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Feijenoord in Breda in Training Camp, Coen Moulijn to the cards, "Beer" Kreijermaat watches. Left Hans Kraay. March 11, 1963. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Large billiards three-cushion championship of the Netherlands. March 17, 1957. The Netherlands

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

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Sports fund Leo van der Kar. Swimmer Jan Jiskoot and P. Verwoerd (trainer). February 8, 1962

An journalists, now ***** Australia, as guests of the Commonwealth Government, plied Lieut-General Bridgford, ***** officer, with questions today on the Olympic Games preparations. They sat in the Press box at the MCG ***** overlooking the area. September 12, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. The Netherlands against England 1-1, E. P. Graafland is proposed to Prince. December 9, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Football match and hockeywedststrjd in Brussels. At the Eretribune, Prince Bernhard and Lieutenant Colonel C.H.J.F. Van Houten. July 28, 1945. Brussels

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary football club ZFC. April 7, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Costume Olympic Games for Tiemen Green (with parents). July 31, 1964

Anefo photo collection. World Championships Piet Roosenberg versus Huisman. October 14, 1954

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

Australians Go Through The 'Covers' New Luggage For Homeward Voyage -- Australian cricketers examining a brief case during their laggage-shopping expedition. Left to Right: Ian Craig, Don Tallon, Jimmy De Courcy, Arthur Morris and Neil Harvey.***** Australian cricket tourists will have smart new ***** their belongings on the ***** voyage to Australia.Members of the party paid visit to-day (Friday) to Notons, Lrd., in Brook Street, London, ***** order baggage for their journey *****.Although they can't pack the Ashes, the Australian cricket will have some smart new containers for their belongings on the return trip from England. This party at a London store, examining a brief case are, from left, Ian Craig, Don Tallon, Jim de Courcy, Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey. August 21, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Billiards Three Bands Championships. 12 February 1955

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

Anefo photo collection. Association of Contract Players Request NVV Accession. Numbers 18.19 Karel Jansen. December 1, 1967

Elsevier photo collection. Reception Olympic Stadium Amsterdam T.G.V. 25-year anniversary Dr Tetzner surgeon. congratulated Hockeyer Dick Loggere. (left). middle Jhr. Quarles Ufford (from N.O.C.). June 23, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ajax leaves from Schiphol to Madrid. Haamstra (Cineagry), Salo Muller and Cruijff. October 9, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of sports prices for sailors in the town hall of Rotterdam. Princess Margriet during the award ceremony to the winners of the Seven Seas Football Series. January 22, 1981. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Top flyers in floating sport to Argentina, from left N to the right J. Selan, E. F. van Bree and A. Breunissen. January 28, 1963. Argentina

Anefo photo collection. Press conference about Willem II trophy for referees, with trophy referees Emperor, Corver, Boosten, Horn, Pijper and van der Kroft. April 5, 1973

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France, First Stage Cologne Liège, Peter Post. June 22, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Sjoukje Dijkstra Sportswoman and Henk Nijdam Sportman va the year, Amsterdam sports city of the year, mayor of Hall receives trophy. December 18, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Billiards Championship 71-2 from De Pol and Oosterhout. November 26, 1955. Oosterhout

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Norwegian and Dutch skating team at Schiphol, left Peter Notet and the right Anton Huiskes. January 20, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Preparation plates Tour de France, Amsterdam Koblet in the event of inspection. July 4, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

National College Track Association, Berkeley Clinic, Press Conference. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The ski relay team "Oldboys" from Trafikaktiebolaget Grängesberg - Oxelösund Railways, TGOJ.

Anefo photo collection. Meeting over Race Reward in professional football in the KNVB sports center in Zeist. Among those present, Kees Rijvers (trainer of O.A. PSV) and on the right Coen Moulijn (player of Feyenoord). September 10, 1966. Utrecht, Zeist

Anefo photo collection. Stadium cycling race. After the finish. June 22, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Billiard champions for 4 1/2. February 16, 1956

Anefo photo collection. European Billiard Champion De Leeuw cigar. 26 February 1948

Anefo photo collection. Europe Cup. Esbjerg against PSV 3-4. Van Wissen On Reserve Bank. September 25, 1963

Photographed on arrival at Mascot to start A Two Months' tour of Australia are professional tennis stars, Richard Gonzales, Pancho Segura and Australian Frank Sedgman. November 24, 1954.;Photographed on arrival at Mascot to start A Two Months' tour of Australia are professional tennis stars, Richard Gonzales, Pancho Segura and Australian Frank Sedgman.

Anefo photo collection. Mayor of Hall receives Ajax team in his office, mayor between players. June 20, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Sjoukje Dijkstra Sportswoman and Henk Nijdam Sportman va the year, Amsterdam sports city of the year, Mrs. Nijdam, Henk Nijdam and Dick van Rijn. December 18, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ajax against Dukla Prague 1-1, Ajax chairman Jaap van Prague and Prince Bernhard on the Eretribune of the Olympic Stadium. March 1, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Departure from the 1968 Olympic team to Mexico. Prince Claus is in conversation with weightlifter Piet v / d Kruk. September 21, 1968. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Tony Trabert - American Tennis Player Action Shots General - Tennis. December 28, 1953.

Marty Furgol - Golf. October 10, 1954.

Jim Burke - Cricket. February 01, 1955. (Photo by The News and The Mail)

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France riders sell lots from the Dutch amateur ridders club (NAC) in Rotterdam, Wim van Est puts signature. August 5, 1958. Rotterdam, South Holland

KNVB photo collection. Jaap Mol, Sjef van Run and Law Adam in the clubhouse of VUC during the preparation for the Interland against Switzerland.nederland - Switzerland (0-2), played on January 22, 1933 in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. 22 January 1933. Amsterdam , North Holland

Anefo photo collection. Participants candidate tournament to lunch. April 21, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Eleven Ajax leaves for Madrid for Cupfinale against AC Milan by Schiphol no. 7: Michels, no. 6: Cruyf and wife. May 26, 1969. Madrid

Anefo photo collection. Tour-de France, Dutch riders in Lille (medical examination). June 24, 1960. Lille

Hungarian athletes Sandor Tharos (left) Istvan Rozsavolgyi (centre) and Laszlo Tabori relax along side the swimming pool at Viv Chalwin's beauty point home today. Hungarian manager Apardi Csanadi is at back. December 27, 1955.

Holiday. Former Australian Jockey E. Britt, now one of the leading riders in England, snapped at Randwick yesterday enjoying a day in mufti. January 15, 1950.

Trainer of The Duchess, T. Sweeny, and rider T. Clarke, snapped at Randwick today before the December Nursery. The Duchess was second. December 18, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Ascari (left) against Villoresi (right). July 22, 1951

Jockey K. Cook rider of Prince Ariel being instructed by owner trends R.W. Skelton. October 22, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Honoring world champions Cycling in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. Piet De Wit receives the congratulations of Minister M. Vrolijk (CRM). September 6, 1966

Tourists Choose Their Gear:Members of the South African Cricket side Pictured at Surridge Sports Shop in the Borough today When they make a Selection of Gear for their tour. Surridge, the Surrey Captain, is seen on the Extreme right next to Jack Cheetham, the South African Skipper. April 25, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Arrival tennis players Tom Okker (right) and Jan Hajer o Schiphol. February 22, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Meeting Stichting Olympic Games Amsterdam; Anton Geesink (right). 29 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Concertgebouw Amsterdam, final battle national beer tap competitions held. winning team, A.J. Verkerk R. Bargers Soestdijk. receive champion past year, Mrs. M.a. store Rotterdam's champion cup. September 30, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Departure Tour de France team to France. Buchli in conversation with riders. June 22, 1961. France

Anefo photo collection. General Meeting of KNVB held in Esplanade in Utrecht, during the meeting the men did the jackets. July 18, 1964. Utrecht

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. woodworking, men, lawns, competitions. undated

Anefo photo collection. Cycling championships of the Netherlands, Jaap Oudkerk (on the right) champion behind the motorbikes. August 5, 1965

Anefo photo collection. 60 years of Rotterdam turnbond v.l.n.r. Jaegers, N. Stewart (England), A. Storhaus (Norway) and Josy Stoffel (Luxembourg). April 25, 1964. Great Britain, Luxembourg, Norway, Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Ajax against Feyenoord 4-2 Ajax team with trophy. April 26, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Willy Jager Champion Gymnastics in the Netherlands, congratulations by G. van den Berg. December 2, 1962

Her visit to Australia coincided with the last series of Tests, and she had dual national ***** with the South African players. They are Jack Cheetham, Eric Norton and Gerald *****.Roma Blair with South African Cricketers. January 05, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Tour-de France, Dutch riders in Lille (medical examination). June 24, 1960. Lille

Anefo photo collection. 51st Tour de France 1964, an injured and crying cees rush. June 22, 1964. France

Anefo photo collection. Departure of Dutch participants to Maccabiade in Tel Aviv: Anton Geesink (Middle) and Maurits (Maup) Caransa (right) were the officials, left lo brunt. August 20, 1965

Anefo photo collection. The defeat tournament of the football club "Palace Soestdijk" ended with an honorarywedststrrjd Baarn-Soest. - Prince Bernhard personally reached the by him. The cups of the winners from .. August 19, 1947. Soestdijk

A Honeymoon In Switzerland - Major and Mrs. Soames (she was Miss Mary Churchill) enjoying an incident during winter sports at Lenzerheide. Major and Mrs. Christopher Soames, who were married last week at St. Margaret's Westminster, London, are now on honeymoon at Lenzerheide, the Swiss winter sports centre, near Churwalden. February 18, 1947. (Photo by Fox).

Anefo photo collection. Billiards. Dutch three-cushion championships. Popey. March 17, 1957

Gus Risman - Football. June 24, 1946.

Fight Trainer Bill McConnell is awarded the cup for the greatest main vent successes in 1950. Making the presentation on the left is "Snowy" Robins, president of the NSW Boxers, Managers and Trainers' Association. In the centre, looking on, is McConnell's boxer, Alf Webster, who meets "Bluey" Wilkins at the Stadium tomorrow night. January 29, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Departure Tour de France team to France. Klaas Buchli and a Dutch rider. June 22, 1961. France

Anefo photo collection. Soccer ball between Persefltal and staff palace. April 19, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Natotaptoe in Olympic Stadium, the mothers of Sjoukje Dijkstra and Regina Heitzer were present. 19 June 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Italian Consul-General Dr. Nicholas Simone (left) looks on as American Consul Mr. Kennett F. Potter makes the first draw for the America V. Italy interzone final, which starts at the White City tomorrow. Centre is NSWLTA president, Mr. Bryan Fuller, QC. December 17, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Training from the Dutch national team in Den Bosch. Dr. Pannekoek investigates foot from Van der Keyl, in the middle Coen Moulijn. October 28, 1958. Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant

The four American golfers: Left to right, Marty Furgol, Eddie Furgol, Dutch Harrison, and Tommy Bolt. October 16, 1954.

Australian professional cyclist, Sid Patterson, and Dutch cyclist, Jan Derksen (second and third from left) greeted by Essendon full-forward John Coleman (right) and Cyril Bardsley (left), an English rider, when they arrived in Melbourne today. December 29, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Arrival Olympic team at Schiphol, Ada Kok. October 22, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Members of the British Empire Games team had a fleeting glimpse of Sydney when they passed through yesterday on the way to New Zealand. Left to Right: Bertha Crowther (high jump), Jack Beresford (manager), Mary Glenhaig (fencer). January 28, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Youth dressage competitions in Oud Leusden. April 3, 1954. Leusden

Tennis Stars Here American Davis Cup players, photographed just after ***** from a flying-boat at *****. November 23, 1946.

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

Anefo photo collection. Samkalden receives Olympic team and Ajax, Samkalden with Floriade drawing. October 7, 1972

KNVB photo collection. Players Dutch national team by train on the way to Bern for an internal country against Switzerland. From left to right: Leen Vente, ... and Kick Smit.Zwitzerland - Netherlands, played on May 7, 1939 in the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. 7 May 1939. Bern, Switzerland

Highly-Ranked Belgian Boxers Joseph Janssens (left), lightweight, and Pierre Cossemyns (right), bantamweight, with their Belgian manager Raoul Tilliere in Melbourne today. Janssens makes his Australian debut at the Stadium tomorrow night against Italian Bruno Visintin.Belgian Lightweight Is Ring "Tough Man"Newly-arrived Belgian lightweight Joseph Janssens, who meets Bruno Visintin (Italy) in Melbourne tomorrow night, has the record of a tough fighting man. November 15, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Championship Billiards Netherlands Ankerkerader 47/2, Amsterdam. January 17, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Award ceremony after the end of the athletics and sports marine championships, 1957.

Anefo photo collection. Eef Kamerbeek opens sports store by Perry van der Kar. October 19, 1961

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