Vintage Sports Photography

Classic photos showcasing athletes in action, including golf swings and javelin throws, capturing the essence of mid-20th century sports.

Vintage photograph. Man swinging club on golf course near large tree

Fred Bolger in the long grass at Bonny Doon golf Links to-day. October 18, 1949. (Photo by John Aloysius Mulligan/Fairfax Media).

Athlete throwing the javelin

W. J. Bolger, who returned a 68, driving off at the 9th tee. September 01, 1955.

Marty Furgol. October 25, 1954.

Stribling at guy in ***** park today. July 04, 1932.

Young woman playing golf, 1956

A dramatic study of Italian Ugo Grappasonni during the McWilliam's Wines golf tourney at the Australian club, Kensington, today. His putt failed by inches. March 20, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Maxine Bishop (WA). August 01, 1951.

Sport - Golf - Women - 1970-1980. March 21, 1950.

Eric Cremin putting at the lakes Course this morning. July 08, 1954. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

Vintage photograph. Man swinging club on golf course near large tree

President Richard Nixon golfing. He is on the first hole of the Lakeside Country Club in North Hollywood. Nixon played in a foursome with actors Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, and Jimmy Stewart. Jan. 13, 1970.

Florence Chadwick adds skirt ***** prove she's no fish out of water at *****game. Flo is spending the winter ***** coach at a Miami Beach resort. December 29, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

V. Bulgin NSW Golfer. June 01, 1955.

Miss Judith Percy. August 19, 1952.

Vintage photograph. Man hitting golf ball out of sand trap on golf course with person in background holding flag on the green

Chick Evans

Les Wilson about to play an iron shot at the Lakes Course this morning. July 8, 1954. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

James Adams Golfer. November 01, 1951 (Photo by Reuter Photo);James Adams Golfer.

Events in the life of King Edward VIII:One of the best of Royal Golfers, the present King is seen driving during a parliamentary handicap match in June 1935. March 9, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

American Jackie Pung watches the flight of an iron shot at practice of the Ampol golf tourney, which starts at The Lakes tomorrow. Jackie's best playing weight is 15st. October 13, 1953.

Tricky Croquet -- For those who think that croquet is all child's play, Mr. D. McClymont of New Zealand (Whanganui) ***** playing a very difficult shot, jumping his ball *****hoop, over his opponent's ball.The Peel memorial croquet tournament being held this week at the Roehampton club has gathered together some of the best exponents of the game. May 16, 1952.

Open Golf Championships At SouthportW. Grappasonni, of Italy in play on one of the greens during today's play in the open golf championship at Birkdale, Southport today. July 07, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Jackie Pung - U.S . Woman Golfer. October 19, 1953.

M. Bauer. October 16, 1953.

Sheila Fisher , woman golfer swinging wood club. Vintage Archive Australian Golf Photography, Circa 1930s. Photo Credit: Sam Hood

1930S Couple On Golf Green Putting As The Caddy Stands With Flag And Bag Of Clubs

Women's Golf Championships - Pat Borthwick. September 22, 1955. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

Vintage photograph. Man hitting golf ball out of sand trap on golf course with person in background holding flag on the green

Golf match Fred McLeod

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison, the oldest member of this year's Ampol team of American professional golfers who will arrive in Australia on October 14 -- but the man with the best average. He has just finished this year's American circuit as Vardon trophy leader -- 70.42 for 67 rounds."Dutch" Harrison, oldest member of the American golf team due here next week to play in the Ampol tournament. October 09, 1954.

1930S Man Golfer

Saturday Morning at the Golf Course for Britain's Atom Chief:Dr. William George Penney, 43, who was responsible for the design of the British atom bomb and was in charge of the technical side of the test at Monte Bello Islands on October 3, is seen driving off from Dulwich and Sydenham Hill golf club this morning, 25 October. It was announced on 23 October. That Queen Elizabeth had granted Dr. Penney a knighthood. October 25, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Alice Bauer, elder of the two golfing sisters, demonstrates the unorthodox swing which has added yards to her drive. October 07, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press News Photo).

Couple playing golf

Tommy Bolt. October 17, 1954.

Arcangues: The "back-stops" has a hard job, needing a strong arm capable of catching the ball and whacking it back hard over the other players' heads to the wall. Sometimes, he misses. March 9, 1954. (Photo by Carl Perutz, Magnum).

Vintage Photograph. Man lines putt up on green.

Womens Aust Golf Champs at Australian Golf Club.Miss J. Percy of Queensland (present holder of title) driving from 4th tee). September 13, 1955. (Photo by Leyden).

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison. November 09, 1954.

Vintage Photograph. A woman mid golf swing.

Pro Golfers Wed -- The marriage of Alice Bauer and Bob Hagge, professional golfers, was revealed today. Both 25, they live in Sarasota, Fla. Alice, ninth in PGA national women's ranking, is the sister of Marlene Bauer, who is ranked sixth. February 02, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

1950S 1960S Man Golfer Putting On Green

1930S Man Golfer Sand Trap Scratching His Head

Young woman swinging golf club on golf course

Veronica Anstey 20 years old Birmingham, girl golfer ***** to Australia with The British women's golf Team in July. Veronica Anstey, aged 20, from Birmingham, is rated one of the most consistent of team. June 22, 1955. (Photo by D.R. Stuart).

Jimmy Demaret - Golfer. October 01, 1952.

Former Rugby League international five-eight Les Cubitt, playing in the NSW Bowls final at City singles green this week. He beat Bill Traise, 31,13. May 24, 1952.

Warren G. Harding bending over to hit a golf ball, ca. 1921-23. Harding was not a great golfer, and struggled to break 95 (BSLOC_2020_2_136)

J. Demaret drives during the heavy rain. October 23, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Bing Crosby and Pieter van Vollenhoven play in the American Express Pro-am golf tournament. Pieter van Vollenhoven on the golf course. August 6, 1975. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. International golf championship. June 25, 1955

Low-angel view of man playing golf

Sports - Golf - Marion Hollins

Marlene Hagge - American Golfer. September 14, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press News Photo).

Pat Borthwick. February 1, 1950.

Vintage Photograph. Woman prepares to putt golf ball into hole as man stands behind her watching.

Rear view of a man playing golf

Vintage Photograph. Woman putting while companion looks on. Frame 3.

Max Faulkner. February 12, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Mature man playing golf on sandy course

Anefo photo collection. Photo hour royal family at home ten Bosch; Johan Friso plays golf (also 322828). August 17, 1982

Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration.

1970S Couple Green Put Putting

Couple out on the links (OV2019_242)

Anefo photo collection. International golf tournament Noordwijk starts tomorrow; amateurs played president Dutch bank, Duisenberg. July 24, 1985. Noordwijk

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sports competitions during the Easter days. Discus throw. April 6, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Vintage Golf Photo - Politician playing golf ca. 1917.

Baseball players shaking hands after the game

Alan Davidson - Cricket. January 5, 1954.

Sport. golf. 1950.

Sport - Bowls - Action - Women. August 16, 1939.

Recovering From Fall: W. Elliot mows the lawn at his home in Caulfield today, where he is recovering from a broken leg, received in track smash some months ago. He hopes to ride at the Caulfild Cup meeting. October 9, 1939.

McLoughlin

Janette Robertson Veronica Anstey Magarey Medallists -- Golf Balls ***** at Kooyonga yesterday ... out of ***** and on to the greens...while the visiting British ***** golfers practised. And the girls took plenty of golf balls ***** here Janette Robertson, left, and Veronica Anstey sort them out after a trial round. the team played in an invitation tournament today at Kooyonga. July 19, 1955. (Photo by "The News" and "The Mall").

Vintage photograph. Two men walking on golf course carrying clubs

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus takes part in wax tournament. August 8, 1973. Wassenaar, South Holland

Woman playing golf on a golf course (EV005449_H)

1930S Couple Playing Golf Man On Bench Woman Swinging Club

Phoenix, Arizona: January 23, 1952 Joe Louis putting on the 9th green at the Arizona Country Club where he failed to qualfy with an 81 for the Phoenix Pro-Amatuer Open Golf Tournament.

Anefo photo collection. International Amateur Championships Golf at the Eindhoven Golf Club. G. van Reede and Van Zinnicq Bergmann en route. 28 June 1947. Noord-Brabant, Valkenswaard

Jack McNamee points Norm Harves Monday night. December 1, 1941.

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Craig Play A Lone Hand.Ian Craig, 'baby' of the Australian Test team, studies the lie of a ball during a lone game on the putting green, where he amused himself while other tourists were meeting English cricketers in a golf match at Burnham Beaches, Buckhighamshire, to-day (Sunday). April 19, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Vintage Photograph. A golfer hitting ball out of sand trap.

Chas. H. Seely, playing golf, Baltusrol

Golfer looking into distance (EV003643_H)

Qualifiers for the first round of match Play in the Victorian Women's Golf title Began Play at Commonwealth today. Mrs F. Josselsohn (left) from South Africa, and Miss B. Cheney, Vic., leaving the first tee after hitting off. August 10, 1953.

Low angle view of a drum majorette performing with a twirling baton in a field and smiling

Game of bowls. 1958.

Game of vogue. Balboa Park, San Diego, California 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California , San Diego, California , San Diego County

Anefo photo collection. Midget golf course opened to the Sloterplas. Alderman Verheij strikes the first ball. 12 July 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Pitching horseshoes at the Agua Fria Migratory Labor Camp, Arizona. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Arizona , Agua Fria, Arizona , Maricopa County

1st Lieutenant E.R. Roberts from the Central Department can be seen throwing the discus at an athletic event held in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The photograph was taken in 1920 and is numbered 68982. It is part of a series documenting American military activities during World War One.

1930s TEENAGE COUPLE PRACTICING ARCHERY SHOOTING BOW AND ARROW

(I) Veronica Anstey hits out of a bunker during the ... Golf Australian Golf Chmp at the Australian Golf Course today. September 23, 1955. (Photo by Bert Power/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. Training Dutch national team in Zeist; Black cross. 11 May 1978. Utrecht, Zeist

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