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Catcher from opposing team tags Houston Buffaloes runner

Portrait of Joe L Brown, Manager of Pittsburgh Pirates

Portrait of Casey Stengel, New York Yankees Manager, 1955

When Fishers Meet - Billy Conn (center), chats with middleweight Mickey Walker (left), and Freddie Mills (right), British light heavyweight champion, in a dressing room at his training camp in Greenwood Lake, N.J., June 12, where he is in training for his forthcoming bout, June 19, with Joe Louis. June 12, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Olympic Games: The start of heat 1 Semi-Finals of the 100 metres, at Wembley, to-day (Sat).
Left to Right : H. Ewell (USA), H. Dillard (USA) J. J. Lopez Teste (Uruguay), M.J. Curotta (Australia) J. M. Bartram (Australia), and A. MacCorquodale (Britain). July 31, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

A New Concrete Cricket Pitch -- Left to Right: Len Muncer, of Glamorgan; Bill Edrich, England and Mieddlesex; and Eddie Ward, of the Chiswick school demonstration the easy laying of the concrete sections of the pre-cast cricket pitch. March 04, 1949. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited).

Q.L.D - Brisbane - The Gabba. December 03, 1946. (Photo by The Telegraph Newspapers Co. Ltd.).

At the Daily Mirror Cavalcade of Sport held last night at the White City before an audience of 20,000 excited people, Pat Smythe takes a jump faultlessly on Flanagan a chestnut gelding. Flanagan belongs to Mr. Robert Hanson, a Nottingham business man who wave the horse to his son, Billy a keen horsemen. But Bill fell ill, so Pat Smythe was chosen to ride him in the Horse of the Year show last year. Two days before the show Bill died, and Pat stood down. She wouldn't ride Bill's horse so soon afterwards. But she trained Flanagan along and now the two are all set of becoming as well known as Colonel Llewellyn and Foxhunter. May 25, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Oxford Train Without President -- Expressions from the Dark Blues as they pullin rough water during a spell at Wallingford from left to right. Watson, Cox, Sorell, Pain, McLeod, Raikes and Wells. Oxford University boat crew still without their President J.A. Gobbo. Have not yet placed the crew as they will race in the forthcomming annual. M.L. Ross is subsitute for Gobbo, who has influence. February 24, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos ).

Phil Zivick. February 21, 1935. (Photo by James Mathers Telegraph).

Boxing At White City -- Gardner on right gets home to Brions stomach in their fight at the White City last night. June 05, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Winner Take All: Moore has gone a long way since he fought in Australia before the war.
But one thing is certain about him - he still has the best left hand in boxing.
He pumped lefts into Johnson's face until it was time to open out and finish him in the 14th.
Only 8000 saw the fight at Madison Square Garden.
However, Moore cashed in to the extent of 37,000 dollars, to 6000 dollars for Johnson.
The challenger had to give Moore the total proceeds from television. September 30, 1953.

Hollywood star Richard Boone who will appear in Kangaroo Kid had a work-out at the McQuillans Gym with Harry Hayes who lights Irvin Street at the stadium this Monday night. November 27, 1950.

Rugby League - City Teams All Years To 1969 - Foot Ball. June 07, 1949.

Pads: The new (held by Keith Miller, (left) and the old (held by Ray Lindwall). Note protecting flap on the newer pad. September 26, 1949.

Aussies Open - A general view of the Worcestershire county ground today April 29 during the first day's play between the county and the Australian touring side. Worcestershire ended the first day's play with 246 three wickets. April 29, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Dawson's Manager Hawke ***** examines Jack Hassan *****. June 22, 1950.

Australian Oarsmen in England, who are hoping to form an eight to represent Australia in Olympic Games, have been holding trials on the Thames. Several combinations have been tried from amongst the twenty-three oarsmen so far available.
Here one of the combinations shown, using a practice shell borrowed from the Thames rowing club, Putney.
The crew is : Bow Graham Fisk (Sydney), 2 Brian Lloyd (Sydney), Colin Smith (Sydney), 4 Bill Lester, 5 Dr. James Guest OBE, (Melbourne), 6 Dr. William Woodward (Sydney), 7 Larry Foley (Sydney), Stroke Gordon Hill (Perth), Cox Peter Lawrence. January 01, 1948.

Try to get behind the ball, then you can't miss. October 1, 1947.

Phil Zurich, Purcell. April 13, 1935.

Billy Peacock; Pierre Coss. October 21, 1954.

Cricket, The Fourth Test At Leeds - England v Australia, Final Day -- The score board when the Australians had the upper hand of the English bowling during the Bradman and Morris partnership. August 17, 1948. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Ltd.).

K. Muller applebury.
Marrin caught Sumney off Josharchs bowler. November 07, 1949.

Phil Scott Getting Ready For Stribling - Phil Scott sparring with a Don Shortland in the Pier Pavilion at Herne Bay, in preparation for his fight with Young Stribling. Spectators attempt his practice the money going to charities. September 11, 1930. (Photo by Central Press Photograph).

Weighing-time at the N.Y. State Athletic Commission is 12 noon. An official does the job. April 01, 1949.

Rugby Union 1946 NSW v Qld. January 07, 1946.

Abbey Wedding For Princess Elizabeth Lieut. Mountbattn To Stay In Navy-- Lieut. Philip Mountbatten batting at the nest during cricket practice at the centre. Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mount batten , R.N., ***** married at West Minister Abbey on November 20, 1947, it has announced from Buckingham Palace, July 31. The King revealed this at a Privy Council meeting Earlier in the day when he gave formal consent to the Marriage.
Lieut. Philip Mountbatten intends to remain in the Royal Navy for the present. He has returned to his ordinary duties at the petty Officer's training center, at Corsham, Wiltshire, England, where he is a lecturer. July 31, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Spare. March 25, 1955.

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison, winner 1954 Ampol Tournament. October 27, 1954.

The Long and the Short of It.
Dieter Wemhoefer of West Berlin (right) hand to really stretch to connect with the chin of Bulgaria's Peter Apasoff in the Middleweight division of the European Amateur boxing championships in Berlin, but the hometown boy won on points. June 01, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Nepia the famous All-Black member of the Streatham Rugby team well guarded when playing as catcher in the match.
***** training practice for ***** Rugby cup match to be played on Saturday next. Members of the team may be included in Streatham's baseball team for the forthcoming summer season. March 30, 1936. (Photo by London News Agency photos Ltd.).

Through the Ropes - Will the bell save him? H.Wood (Austin Amateur Boxing Club) was hoping that the bell would save him as he London's Albert Hall with R.Hunter (***** Amateur Boxing Club). His opponent nearly ***** him through the ropes Hunter was *****. April 24, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Two recently arrived overseas boxers, who are to make their Australian debuts soon. They are Mexican lightweight Mario Trigo and American bantamweight Billy Peacock. Trigo is to meet Italian and European champion Duilo Loi. Peacock's first match will be against Pierre Cossemyns in Sydney.
Mario Trigo (left), Mexican lightweight boxer, and Billy Peacock American bantamweight, who will have their first Australian fights here soon. Trigo will meet *****. September 22, 1954.

J. "Ginty" Lush. Cricket.
Ginty Lush cricketer ***** curator at ***** in the inter service *****. March 28, 1951.

Sands Broahs fight. January 15, 1951.

An Oxford Rugby Union forward goes high into the air to beat his rivals for the ball in a line out during the annual match against Cambridge at Twickenham. Oxford won 9-5. December 29, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Sands Wins, But Disappoints -- Dave Sands is acclaimed the winner by the referee.
Dave Sands, Australian triple champion at the middle, cruiser and heavyweights, disappointed once again despite a points victory over the French veteran middleweight, Lucien Caboche, in their ten round match at the Royal Albert Hall. April 20, 1949.

Fijian RU - Away it goes. Vatubua grimaces as he throws himself and ball into the air. July 26, 1952.

Lunch Scores -- Diners watching the scoreboard in operation today. Note waitresses in white trousers. A Cricket scoreboard has been created in the restaurant of Messrs. Pontings' Stores, so that the diners in London may watch the progress of the test match, run by run. Watch run is recorded immediately it is scored. June 8, 1934. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Boxing at Albert Hall - Ollie Williams, of West Ham (right) and Ben Lokko of the Gold Coast, seen during their contest which Lokko won by a K.O. at Albert Hall last night. May 14, 1952.

Peter Hanlin - Athlete - Personality. January 06, 1952.

"Come War, Come Rain - We Must Have Our Cricket" "O" Dradman! The score board at the Brisbane Cricket Ground at the fall of the third wicker yesterday was historic. February 7, 1940.

Porter, Kirkaldy and Burns seen here in their heyday, the best front row of them all, says League writer Bill Corbett. September 22, 1947.

Lines for Rugby Union test pictures: No. 1 Rival centres Alan Walker (Aust White Shorts) (NZ) at left scrimmage for the ball. At inside centre, one favored position, Alan Walker races M. Goddard (NZ). July 01, 1947.

Physically as well as spiritually, umpires risk a beating. In this picture an agile umpire is avoiding being knocked about by a diving base runner. Umpires run the risk of being cut by illegal tips worn by players. May 1, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Fijian Union. April 21, 1954. (Photo by Fiji Official Photograph).

Cricket. M.C.C. v. The Australians At Lords 1st Day -- Bradman caught behind the wicket by W.J. Edrich when he had made 98. The bowler was Captain J.H.G. Deighton. June 17, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Boxing. May 03, 1932.

Cricket. May 23, 1951.

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

Phil Scott Home - Phil Scott photographed on board in mid-Atlantic during the *****.
Phil Scott, the British heavyweight champion, arrived from America in the Cunard liner "Berengaria" today. April 15, 1930. (Photo by London News Agency Photo Ltd.).

Dave Sands - Boxer (Deceased 12.8.52) - Personalities. September 30, 1948.

English Tour Of Aust. 1936-37 - Players And General - Cricket. March 1, 1937.;English Tour Of Aust. 1936-37 - Players And General - Cricket.

American bantam Peacock at work on the speedball in preparation for his return bout at the Stadium on Monday week against Belgian Pierre Cossemyns. Peacock beat Cossemyns on points recently. November 19, 1954.

Barrackers is shirt sleeves, and poinciana trees fringing the outer, give Woolloongabba Oval a tropical air.
Brisbane cricket enthusiasts are not catered for at The Gabba in the pretentious style of those in other capitals, but they can watch the game in coatless comfort under a hot sun. February 24, 1949. (Photo by The Telegram Newspapers Co. Ltd.).

Dave Sands about to let go a jolting right as Boy Brooks covers up in the third round of their Singapore fight. Brooks didn't answer the bell for the fourth round.
Triple Champion of the Orient, Boy Brookes didn't last long when he met Sands at Singapore. Sands won easily in three rounds. May 29, 1952.

Cricket Match Between Authors and Actresses.
A.P. Herbert Bowling. Standing At the Wicket is Miss C. Stewart.
The annual cricket match between authors and actresses took place today in Aid of the St. Pancras house improvement Society at West Wing, Outer Circle, Regent's Park. July 25, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

Duke Does Some Hard Hitting -- Carrying gloves, bat and cap and wearing a do-or-die expression, the Duke of Edinburgh walks to the wicket at Dean Park, Bournemouth, to bat for his own eleven against Hampshire. Hampshire had made 254 for eight wickets declared, and the Duke went in to bat when his own side had made 191 for five.
He began with a straight drive for two and added two fine drives for two and added two fine drives for four past mid-off before he was bowled be hill for 12 runs, scored in 13 minutes. The Duke of Edinburgh's XI scored a wicket in hand. September 20, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Pugilism - And On A Sunday Too -- Say Lands a left to Tissong's Nose. Yesterday afternoon the Ring Sports Club held a boxing tournament at the Trocette Cinema, Tower Bridge Road, London. The holding of Sunday afternoon tournaments is a revival of a Pre-War practice. Then one could be sure of seeing a fight any Sunday afternoon in a building known as "The Ring" in Blackfriars Road. The original "Ring" was destroyed during the War. Yesterday, Alby Tissong, Non-Official featherweight Champion of South Africa, beat Antoine say of Paris. Critics consider he was lucky to gain this Victory on points. May 12, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Young Gildo, Filipinos featherweight who makes a return to Sydney to night at the sports *****. He is to meet *****. April 04, 1939.

Dutch Harrison play ***** hunter on at Fairway. October 25, 1954.

Clem Sands - Boxer. June 6, 1951.

Pole Vaulting is an art and Mullins has good technique. He's in the top flight, but not quite a champion. Caught in the air in the hop, step and jump. May 31, 1948.

Williams Homer Eliminates Yankees -- Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox left fielder, crosses home plate after hitting a home run in the first inning of the Red Sox-New York Yankees game at Fenway Park in Boston, Oct. 2. Reaching out to congratulate Williams is the Red Sox third baseman Johnny Pesky, who scored on Ted's homer. The Blow, which put the Red Sox off to an early lead over the Yankees, proved to be the payoff blow-enough to eliminate the Yankees from the pannant chase -- as the Yankees scored only one run in the game which the Sox won 5-1. March 10, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Jimmy Millette (left) boxes with Benny Evans. February 28, 1948.

The girl from the drawing office is causing quite a draught as she hurtles over the bar. Pat Robson, who works for a firm of aircraft manufacturers, hopes to be flying even higher than her best yet, 5ft. 2in., on Saturday. She'll be competing in the high jump against the stars of Czechoslovakia in an international Athletic meeting at Manchester - her home town. October 13, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Richie Benaud bowler to R. Madden. December 01, 1948.

The Australians At Lords -- A general view of the Australian team at the nets. Members of the Australian team visited Lords and despite the bad weather, were soon out getting some loosening up practice at the nets. At The Nets - Australian Test cricketers take every opportunity of loosening up before their games. Here they are at the nets on the day before the Worcester match. April 17, 1948. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Billy Peacock - Boxer. September 13, 1954.

Charlie Dunne - Boxer. January 08, 1954. (Photo by Bryan Douglas Cameron/Fairfax Media).

They May Jump In Olympics -- Pat Smythe on Flanagan. A horse called Flanagan and Miss Pat Smythe, horsewoman extraordinary, are being considered by the British Olympic show jumping selectors as a team to train for the world contests next year. You may never have heard of Flanagan. He is seven years old, a good-looking chestnut gelding. You must heard of Pat Smythe, whose name is usually linked with horses Tosca and Prince Hal. May 09, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Wodalla, test - galloping at Flemington early today, convinced his owner he could not start in the Melbourne Cup next Tuesday. But Jackie Purtell, who is riding Wodalla in the picture, will ride Rising Fast, the favorite, in the Cup and in Saturday's L.K S Mackinnon Stakes. October 28, 1954.

"Wodalla" Racehorses. October 27, 1953.

Dan Creedon. November 21, 1942.

***** out the drinks - dressed appropriately. December 5, 1952.

Channell Swimmers In Training - Amin Sabry, the trainer, stooping to have a few words with members of the Egyptian Channel swimming team, seen in training at the Open Air Sea Swimming Pool at Folkestone. They are (left to right): Fouad Bayoumi: Helmy Ei, Maraghy: Nazik Reiad: Bakr Soliman and Fouad El Ghazali. With the opening once again of the Channel swimming season, ten brawny Egyptian swimmers, with their trainer have arrived at Folkestone, where they are now in striot training. In addition to swimming the channel, they hope to swim from Capri to Naples and from Nante to St. Nazaire this summer. August 9, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Loughran Beats Strickland At Wembley -- An incident during the fight between Tommy Loughran of America and Maurice Strickland of New Zealand, at the Empire Stadium, Wembley. Loughran was the winner on points. November 12, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

South Africans Win At Cardiff -- J.D. O'Brien (Cardiff - on ground in skull-cap) gets the ball to R. Willis who starts a three-quarter movement. After a stern battle the South African Springboks won their match against Cardiff- at Cardiff - by 11 points to 9. October 20, 1951. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency, Limited).

Geo Garnsey (Rgin) showing Ian ***** the carried way to Play a shot cricket coaching. S.C.G. October 22, 1945.

5th test Melbourne. March 8, 1937.;5th test Melbourne.

English Cricket Tour Of Australia 1954 - Cricket. December 10, 1954.;English Cricket Tour Of Australia 1954 - Cricket.

Radio guide for first Test Keep this handy while you listen to the Test play, beginning in Brisbane on Friday. It gives the fielding positions frequently mentioned in describing a match. July 12, 1950.

Dutch Harrison. October 26, 1954.

Strickland (on right) lands punishing right hand blows on Neusel, and nearly hits him over the ropes.
Boxing - Heavy weight contest (12-3min. Rounds) between Walter Neusel (Germany) and Maurice Strickland (New Zealand), at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London.
Neusel was declared the winner on points. October 19, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

White Nose winning the Melbourne Cup. November 21, 1950.

Doug Stuart in the high jump. January 5, 1952. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Sport Boxing Action to 1949. March 17, 1948. (Photo by International NewsReel).

U.S. Defeats Switzerland In Olympic Basket Ball : J. B. Renick (No. 55) captain of the U.S. Olympic Basketball team scores in the match against Switzerland at Harringay Arena, London, Today, July 30. Wallace C. Jones of the U.S. Team (No. 27) watches. Marc Bossy (No. 9 Dark Vest), is a Swiss defender. America won the match by 86 points to 21. October 08, 1948. (Photo by Olympic Association Photo).

Strickland And Neusel Weigh In For Big Fight -- Walter Neusel (left) and Maurice Strickland on the scales at the weigh-in for the big fight.
Walter Neusel, Germany Heavyweight, is fighting Maurice Strickland, New Zealand, at Wembley Stadium here tonight in an attempt to make a come-back after his recent defeat by Tommy Farr. In a visit to the United States a month ago Strickland had considerable success. October 19, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Melbourne Cup Finish. This is how Wodalla won the big race at Flemington ***** afternoon from Most Regal and My ***** Wodalla had recently won the ***** Valley Gold Cup and ran second ***** the Caulfield Cup. Picturegram. November 3, 1953.

France - Background - Royal Blue. Shield - White, Red, Cock - Golden, Ball - Red, Lettering - Gold. March 25, 1955.

Ranginui Timoti (Chief), Te Hura Hetara (Chief), Hekemaru Kaiawha (Chief), Hikurangi Te Whetu (Chief). The all Maori Rugby football team. 1908. July 11, 1955. (Photo by Post Card).

Peter Smith. July 30, 1946.

Amateur Boxing - G. Shatkov Russia - right) lands a right swing to the jaw of Bruce Wells (Gt. B.) in the middle weight bout. Wells was awarded the decision on points although the huge crowd disagreed with the verdict.
Russia beats Gt. Britain. In the amateur International boxing contest held at the Wembley Arena, London, a strong Russian team defeated Gt. Britian by 8 bouts to 2. This is the first Russian team to ***** be seen in Britain since the war. October 13, 1955. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Ltd.)

Bash Felka. November 05, 1951.

Bill Pickering Swims Channel - Bill Pickering waving as he waded ashore at Calais today August 27. Eighteen-stone Bill Pickering, the man who set out "To Give The People of Bloxwich (Staffordshire) a swim for their money", walked ashore at Calais at 10.42 today August 27. He had swum from St. Margaret's Bay, Kent in 14 hours, 6 minutes. After starting off against the advice of his pilot. Experts forecast that he would have to give up within nine hours. He had battled through a midnight rainstorm. But he had done it. August 27, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison, winner 1954 Ampol Tournament. October 27, 1954.

Britain's Canoe Team Train For Olympics - Britain's Canoe team for the Olympic Games were training at the Walsh Harp, London yesterday. Ray Parker, who will pair with Graham Palmer in the 10,000 metres. June 23, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

One of our athletic boys belonging to the E.O.N. National Organization of youth at the National Stadium. November 13, 1939.

Charlie Dunn who meets Ray Fitton at the Stadium on Monday night in an earlier picture with worlds Champion Jimmy Carruthers. June 15, 1953. (Photo by Phil Ward Studios).

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