Sporting Event Collection

Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943. Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones (1902-1971) and Clifford Roberts (1894-1977) on the site of the former Fruitland (later Fruitlands)

Cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Triathlon swimmers. Men swimming in the Pacific Ocean during the Kona Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii, USA. Triathlons are races that include cycling, running and swimming

Test cricket match at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Augusta National Golf Club House, c1935. Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones (1902-1971) and Clifford Roberts (1894-1977) on the site of the former Fruitland (later Fruitlands)

The Wappenshaw: A Shooting Match, (oil on paper)
1199487 The Wappenshaw: A Shooting Match, (oil on paper) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 38.7x56.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

New Site For Clay-Liston Fight
Boston, Massachusetts: May 7, 1965. Reporters and camermen wait outside a phone booth while promoter Harold Conrad seeks a new site for the Cassius Clay-Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight

Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at the Oval in the County Championship. Part of the crowd watching the game with interest. 28 July 1928

Bicycle Broadcasting
Washington, D.C.: May 30, 1936 Star NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and NBC engineer Phil Merryman commandeer a tandem bicycle to be able to announce the 25 mile marathon today in Washington, D.C

Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Sailing-barge race on the Thames, 1864. 'A novel kind of sailing-match...was that which took place on the Thames, on Friday week under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Yacht Club

Royal Victoria Yacht-Club Regatta: the Commodore's Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Royal Victoria Yacht-Club Regatta: the Commodore's Cup, 1864. 'This cup...was manufactured by Messrs. London and Ryder, goldsmiths, of 17, New Bond-street

The Gathering of the Highland Clans at Braemar Castle, in the presence of the Prince and..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Gathering of the Highland Clans at Braemar Castle, in the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Le "Cross" des allies a Auteuil; le bataillon des concurrents francais, anglais et belges passe devant les tribunes du champ decourses. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Women's Skating Competition on the Stadsgracht in Leeuwarden, 21 January 1809, 1809. Creator: Nicolaus Baur
Women's Skating Competition on the Stadsgracht in Leeuwarden, 21 January 1809, 1809

'The English Football Team in South Africa--The Last match at Cape Town, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The English Football Team in South Africa--The Last match at Cape Town, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'Cricket at Moulsey Hurst; 1780, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cricket at Moulsey Hurst; 1780, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Collier's, Sporting Number, Volume XXVIII, New York Oct 12, 1901, Number 2, Price Ten Cents, c1901
Collier's, Sporting Number, Volume XXVIII, New York October 12, 1901, Number 2, Price Ten Cents, c1901. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Ladies at Archery, n.d. Creator: William McTaggart
Ladies at Archery, n.d

Second Annual Competition of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Second Annual Competition of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, [Scotland], 1862. The ranges this year were on a lower level

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862

Capt. Williams, the winner...at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Capt. Williams, the winner of Earl Dudley's prize at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Herbert Watkins

The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. This regatta - the "Scottish Henley" - which came off at Glasgow, on Thursday and Friday

The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: rifle match between the Lords and the Commons, 1862. View of a...match between eleven members of the House of Lords and an equal number of the House of Commons

Volunteer games at Liverpool, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Volunteer games at Liverpool, 1862. A grand Festival...[was held] by the Liverpool Athletic Club at the Mount Vernon Parade-ground, on which occasion the champion's gold enamel medal

The St. George's Challenge Vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The St. George's Challenge Vase, 1862. The subject which has been chosen [by Mr. Ortner] is naturally confined to the legendary history of St

Mr. Pixley, of the Victoria Rifles, winner of the Queen's Prize at the National Rifle Contest, 1862. This gentleman is by no means an undistinguished rifleman

The fight of the Buryats, which took place in the passage of His Imperial Highness... 1895. Creator: L Veniukov
The fight of the Buryats, which took place in the passage of His Imperial Highness, the Heir to Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich, 1895

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: firing from the rests, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: firing from the rests, 1862. At the Royal Laboratory practice-range of Woolwich Arsenal number of gunmakers of celebrity were present

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the rifle-rest, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the rifle-rest, 1862. At the Royal Laboratory practice-range of Woolwich Arsenal number of gunmakers of celebrity were present

Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the Council of the National Rifle... 1862 Creator: Unknown
Official trial of small-bore rifles on Plumstead Marshes: the Council of the National Rifle Association watching the target, 1862

The Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Riders jumping a fence. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]

The Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Fox hunting scene. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]

Dragon boat race, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Hunting scene; dogs belonging to Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), after James Barenger

Cross of St. George, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Cross of St. George, 1862. The prize jewel, or Cross of St. George...represents one of three which will be annually awarded to the three best shots in the contest...at Wimbledon in July

USA, Florida, Saint Petersburg, Tropicana Field (Baseball Stadium), Tampa Bay Rays

Poster advertising the 1932 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California, 1932 (colour lithograph)
1198003 Poster advertising the 1932 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California, 1932 (colour lithograph) by Villa

A poster advertising the 1915 National Tennis Championship in Hilversum, 1915 (colour lithograph)
1198407 A poster advertising the 1915 National Tennis Championship in Hilversum, 1915 (colour lithograph) by Sluiter, Jan Willem (Willy) (1873-1949)

A Venetian Regatta, 1891 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
984941 A Venetian Regatta, 1891 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 43.7x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Venetian Regatta)

A Wrestling Match, (oil on canvas)
989692 A Wrestling Match, (oil on canvas) by Simon, Lucien (1851-1945); 111.8x146 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wrestling Match. Lucien J. Simon (1861-1945). Oil on canvas

The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas)
987524 The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 21.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regatta at Le Havre; Le Havre, La Fete des Regates)

Miss Lottie Dod, from The Times (photogravure) (detail of 306604)
STC324209 Miss Lottie Dod, from The Times (photogravure) (detail of 306604) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte Lottie Dod (1871-1960)

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"Captivating Moments in Sporting History: From Golf to Cricket, Cycling to Shooting" Step back in time and witness the rich tapestry of sporting events that have shaped our world. The Augusta National Golf Club House stands tall, a symbol of elegance and tradition since 1943. As golfers stride across its hallowed grounds, their swings echo through history. Dive into the waters as triathlon swimmers push their limits, battling against waves and currents to conquer new frontiers. Their determination is unmatched as they strive for victory amidst the relentless tides. In Sydney's iconic Cricket Ground, Test matches ignite passion like no other. The crack of bat meeting ball reverberates through the air as spectators hold their breaths in anticipation. Witnessing this timeless battle between bat and ball is an experience that transcends generations. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) serves as a cathedral for cricket enthusiasts from around the globe. Here, rival teams clash with fierce intensity under the watchful eyes of thousands of fans who fill every seat, and is here where legends are born and records shattered. Travel further back in time to witness "The Wappenshaw, " an oil painting capturing a shooting match from centuries ago. This depiction transports us to an era when marksmanship was celebrated with great pomp and pageantry. Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at The Oval brings county championship cricket alive on green fields bathed in sunlight. Cheers erupt from loyal supporters while players showcase their skills with unwavering dedication – a testament to the spirit of competition ingrained within them. A new site emerges for Clay-Liston Fight – boxing enthusiasts eagerly await this monumental event that will etch itself into history books forevermore. Sweat-soaked brows glisten under bright lights as two warriors prepare themselves mentally and physically for glory inside the squared circle. Pedaling tirelessly across landscapes unknown, cyclists embark on daring adventures while broadcasting their feats along the way.