Game Collection (page 2)

Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match, 19th century

Men playing billiards in a club. Date: circa 1910s

A Little Impression by H. M. Bateman
Someone elses table - a little impression, by H. M. Bateman. A game of billiards descends into raucous laughter as one player accidentally rips a hole in the green baize. Date: 1918

ALL-STAR GAME, 1937. Major League baseball players Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg at the 1937 All-Star Game

Blackheath versus London Scottish Rugby match
A rugby match between Blackheath and London Scottish rugby clubs. The picture shows Harry Coverdale of Blackheath being collared at the end of a great run

WORLD SERIES, 1941. A view of the action at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers (in the field) and the New York Yankees

MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995). American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, tossing his bat aside and beginning his trot around the bases after hitting his 500th career home run off of

Clifton College, Bristol, 1867
Engraving showing a game of cricket in the grounds of Clifton College, near Bristol, with the Guthrie Memorial Chapel on right, 1867

A cricket match in progress at Lords cricket ground, London, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Picture No. 11981750
Red Deer stalking; two Scottish ghillies with the day's bag old postcard c1910. Date:

Fletts Happy Families - Mr Marmalade - Has A Big Future. circa 1930s

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Tooth the Dentists son. 20th century

Kay Snap - Mr Bobby the Policeman. 1930s

Cheery Families - Master Butt the Brewers Son. 1890s

Cheery Families - Mrs Butt the Brewers Wife. 1890s

Sussex County Executive Bowls Team - 20 July 1947
Players watching and playing in a Bowls match George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N28223

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player. Playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, probably 1947

Men playing shove-halfpenny in Hollist Arms, Lodsworth with barman looking on. c1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10280

1909 FA Cup Final: Manchester United beats Bristol City 1-0
The Football Association Cup Final at the Crystal Palace, where Manchester United beat Bristol City by one goal to nil. Players including A. Turnbull, C. Roberts, W

Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911

NEW YORK: POLO GROUNDS. Crowd of baseball fans pouring onto the field at the Polo Grounds in New York City after attending the New York Giants final game, a 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

WORLD SERIES, 1970. Brooks Robinson, third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, kneels to catch a ball hit by Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds to end the top of the first inning of Game 3 of

BASKETBALL GAME, 1966. Kareem Abdul Jabbar (Lew Alcindor), playing for UCLA, jumps to make a shot during a game against Southern California, December 1966

Chariot race in ancient Rome
Chariot race in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

English Springer Spaniel retrieving Red-legged Partridge Northamptonshire winter

An early morning hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Percy H Fawcett, British explorer
PERCY H FAWCETT British explorer who disappeared while exploring the Matto Grosso of Brazil

Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen. Oie de Toulouse a bavette, Anser anser domesticus. Bred by James Watts, winners of five first prizes

Aerial view of Stamford Bridge football ground, London
Aerial view of Stamford Bridge football ground, home of Chelsea Football Club, SW London, with a match in progress and a large number of spectators. Date: 1922

Frederick Courteney Selous (1851-1917) was one of the most famous big game hunters of his era. He spent much of his life in Africa, but also hunted in North America and Asia Minor

BASKETBALL GAME, c1960. Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics (number 14) jumps for the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, c1960

England vs. Scotland rugby 1894
England v Scotland Rugby International, Edinburgh, 1894 Date: 1894

A gamekeeper and the bag of a days shooting Date: circa 1910s

Phoenix Club, Oxford University - Denys Finch-Hatton
Members of the Phoenix Club including, front row, second from right, the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, (1887 - 1931), later a big game hunter and lover of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen)

Billiard Room, Union Jack Club, Lambeth, London
View of the Billiard Room at the Union Jack Club, Waterloo Road, Lambeth, London. The club opened in 1907 to cater for members and ex-members of the armed forces. Date: circa 1910s

Black marlin

Rubiks cube, artwork
Rubiks cube, computer artwork

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Kevin Keegan of England is tackled by an Argeninian defender during a soccer match in Buenos Aires, 12 June 1977

SOCCER GOALIES, 1974. English goalkeeper Peter Shilton (left) and Gordon Banks both jump to block a goal during a work-out at Stoke City, November 1974

FOOTBALL GAME, 1966. Quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers attempting to run for a first down against the Baltimore Colts after failing to find an open receiver

BUSN2A-00011
Advertisement for Cadburys Cocoa, showing a croquet game, 1899. Hand-colored printed halftone 19th century

Pheasant male on recently ploughed field late winter Holt Norfolk

More Golfing Notes by William Heath Robinson
Some suggestions for the novice golfer on ways to improve their game from a Club Guider for hitting the ball on the exact spot and a Stymie Bridge for overcoming obstacles

The FA Cup Final 1899
The 1899 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Derby County at Crystal Palace, London. Sheffield United won 4-1, with goals scored by John Almond, Walter Bennett

A Game of Bowls, England, c. 1872
Engraving showing a close game of bowls on a bowling lawn somewhere in England, c.1872. Four players appear to be vigorously contesting the result

Blackburn Rovers vs. Notts County F. A. Cup Final, 1891
Engraving of the Football Association Cup Final between Blackburn Rovers and Notts County, played at the Kennington Oval, London, on 21st March 1891. The game was won by Blackburn Rovers 3-1

Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1846
Engraving showing the traditional game of football, played on Shrove Tuesday, in the marketplace of Kingston-Upon-Thames. This match was played between the Thames-Street Club and the Townsend team

Real Tennis in Italy
Giocco della racchetta - four Italians in a game of real tennis in an indoor court, watched by spectators

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"From Fox Hunts to Touchdowns: A Journey Through the World of Games" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: An age-old tradition that brings together friends and family for a thrilling game of chase, followed by a hearty feast. Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: The bustling campus serves as a playground for students engaging in various games - from frisbee golf to ultimate tournaments. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Step into the shoes of brave suffragettes fighting for women's rights in this thought-provoking board game that challenges players to strategize their way towards equality. Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England: Piece together history with this captivating puzzle featuring monarchs who shaped the destiny of England through their reigns. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Witness the electrifying atmosphere as fans gather at Pitt Stadium to cheer on their beloved Panthers during intense football clashes. Match at Hambledon / 1777: Transport yourself back in time and experience an authentic cricket match played amidst picturesque English countryside - where gentlemen donned white attire and showcased their skills with bat and ball. ENGLAND: SOCCER MATCH, 1966: Relive the glory days when England triumphed on home soil in one of football's most iconic tournaments - capturing hearts and etching unforgettable moments into sporting history. Jackie Robinson (1919-1972): Celebrate the indomitable spirit of Jackie Robinson as he steals home under immense pressure during a gripping baseball game against fierce rivals Philadelphia Phillies - breaking barriers along his extraordinary journey. WORLD SERIES, 1955: Immerse yourself in the excitement as Sandy Amoros makes an incredible catch deep in left field during Game Seven - sealing victory for Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees and etching his name in World Series folklore.