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Background imageAction Collection: Crew Team Rowing

Crew Team Rowing

Background imageAction Collection: Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Background imageAction Collection: The Election, by William Hogarth

The Election, by William Hogarth
Photo of an original engraving from the Works of William Hogarth published in 1833

Background imageAction Collection: Ice hockey players in ice rink

Ice hockey players in ice rink

Background imageAction Collection: John Knox reproving Mary, Queen of Scots

John Knox reproving Mary, Queen of Scots
Leader of the Scottish Reformation John Knox reproving the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots, for her religious beliefs. From " Wycliffe to Wesley; Heroes

Background imageAction Collection: Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

Background imageAction Collection: Different stages of athlete performing triple jump

Different stages of athlete performing triple jump

Background imageAction Collection: Glamorgan Colliery

Glamorgan Colliery
Police guarding the Glamorgan Colliery during the strikes and riots in the coalmining town of Tonypandy, in the Welsh Rhondda, November 1910

Background imageAction Collection: Tarzan fights a tiger

Tarzan fights a tiger
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Background imageAction Collection: Four stages of swimmer performing rapid turn

Four stages of swimmer performing rapid turn

Background imageAction Collection: Golf Match; Engraving

Golf Match; Engraving
(Original Caption) 1870- Golf match on Blackheath. Engraving by H. Harrol, 1870.

Background imageAction Collection: Woodcut of a Cricket Match

Woodcut of a Cricket Match
(Original Caption) The cricket match between the Gentlemen at England and the Montreal Cricket Club. Woodcut, 1872.

Background imageAction Collection: Football Players in Flying Wedge Formation

Football Players in Flying Wedge Formation
Football players demonstrating the flying wedge formation.

Background imageAction Collection: Ballet Dancer Rudolf Nureyev

Ballet Dancer Rudolf Nureyev
A portrait of the Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev with a fellow dancer.

Background imageAction Collection: Navajo Boys Learning to Play Tennis

Navajo Boys Learning to Play Tennis
Navajo boys receive instruction on how to play tennis at the Intermountain Indian School, a special school for Navajo children run by the Bureau of Indian Affair. Brigham City, Utah

Background imageAction Collection: Sumo Wrestling

Sumo Wrestling
(Original Caption) Action. Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. Undated photograph, filed 5/29/70.

Background imageAction Collection: Clark Hinkel During A Scrimmage Game

Clark Hinkel During A Scrimmage Game
(Original Caption) Packers Train For Clash With Giants. Clark Hinkel coming through an opening in the line during a scrimmage of the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds, New York City

Background imageAction Collection: Men rowing

Men rowing

Background imageAction Collection: Witl Chamberlain Going Up For Basket

Witl Chamberlain Going Up For Basket
(Original Caption) Wilt Chamberlain is shown going up for the basket. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Young Woman Snow-Sledding

Young Woman Snow-Sledding
(Original Caption) A young woman rides a sled while it snows outside. Ca. 1900s

Background imageAction Collection: C.Ripken Jr. Hits Homerun During Game

C.Ripken Jr. Hits Homerun During Game
(Original Caption) 1983: Carl Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles, hitting homerun against the Milkwaukee Brewers.

Background imageAction Collection: Joe Louis In Ring Knocking Out Opponent

Joe Louis In Ring Knocking Out Opponent
(Original Caption) Joe Louis in the ring knocking out opponent. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Famed Baseball Pitcher Joe Mcginnity

Famed Baseball Pitcher Joe Mcginnity
(Original Caption) Picture shows Joe McGinnity, famous hurler, who was the first former National League player to to sign a contract with the AMerican League team when that orginization was born in

Background imageAction Collection: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence by Sarah Paxton Ball Dodson, 1883

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence by Sarah Paxton Ball Dodson, 1883
(Original Caption) Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Painting by Sara Paxton Ball Dadson.

Background imageAction Collection: Engraving of Francois Dominique Toussaint L'Ouverture Revolting Against the French in St. Dominique

Engraving of Francois Dominique Toussaint L'Ouverture Revolting Against the French in St. Dominique
Revolt of the Negroes at St. Dominigue. (Haiti) Engraving.

Background imageAction Collection: Woodcut Of Baseball Players On A Field

Woodcut Of Baseball Players On A Field
(Original Caption) Boston, MA: Baseball in Boston 1834. First picture of a baseball contest. Woodcut.

Background imageAction Collection: First League Game Showing Double Play

First League Game Showing Double Play
(Original Caption) A double play-first league game, New York against Boston, April 29-Drawn by W. P. Synder.

Background imageAction Collection: Papyrus Drawing of Ancient Egypt

Papyrus Drawing of Ancient Egypt
(Original Caption) Papyrus in ancient Egypt in the time of Thutmosis III (CA.1475 B.C.) Pen and ink drawing , tomb of Puimre. Undated.

Background imageAction Collection: Bowling Ball Heading Toward Pins

Bowling Ball Heading Toward Pins
A bowling ball going down a bowling lane. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Downhill Skiers and Shadows, Swiss Alps

Downhill Skiers and Shadows, Swiss Alps
(Original Caption) Adelboden, Switzerland: Downhill runs add zest to a skier's life at Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Female Trapeze Artists In Action

Female Trapeze Artists In Action
(Original Caption) Sarasota, FL: Female trapeze artists in action. Undated photograph. (Photo by �� Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageAction Collection: Four Young Men Playing Basketball/Univ

Four Young Men Playing Basketball/Univ
(Original Caption) VT-Photo shows four young men playing basketball, University of Vermont. Models: H. Paxman, R. Boudreau, G. Shea and G. Abair, Ca. 1950s

Background imageAction Collection: Charles McBurney Operating in Surgery Room

Charles McBurney Operating in Surgery Room
(Original Caption) New York, NY: Surgery: Prof. Charles McBurney (1845-1913), famous for his discovery of "McBurney Point" as a sign for operative intervention in appendicitis

Background imageAction Collection: Naval Battle - Ships In Close Proximity

Naval Battle - Ships In Close Proximity
(Original Caption) 5/27/1905: Russo-Japanese War: Battle of Tsu-Shima, May 27-29, 1905. Admiral Togo's squadron attacking the Russian fleet. Naval battle.

Background imageAction Collection: Joe Gans And Joe Walcod Square Off/Ring

Joe Gans And Joe Walcod Square Off/Ring
(Original Caption) 9/20/1906-San Francisco, CA- Many middleweights and heavyweights of that time refused to meet Joe Walcod, the "Barbados Demon" and Welterweight Champion

Background imageAction Collection: Abe Attell & Battling Nelson Boxing

Abe Attell & Battling Nelson Boxing
(Original Caption) 1908-San Fracisco, CA: Abe Attell & Battling Nelson in a 20 round draw boxing match.

Background imageAction Collection: Hans Wagner Playing For Pitts Pirates

Hans Wagner Playing For Pitts Pirates
(Original Caption) Hans Wagner, shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, stoping a fast grounder during an unidentified baseball game. Undated photograph, circa 1910.

Background imageAction Collection: John J. Mcgraw Pitching in Game

John J. Mcgraw Pitching in Game
(Original Caption) 12/28/1910: John J. McGraw pitches for the New York Giants during an unidentified game.

Background imageAction Collection: Jim Thorpe at 1912 Olympic Games

Jim Thorpe at 1912 Olympic Games
(Original Caption) 1912-Stockholm, Sweden: Jim Thorpe at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm. He won the decathlon and pentatlon at the games, taking first place in six events, including the shot put.

Background imageAction Collection: Jim Thorpe Playing Baseball

Jim Thorpe Playing Baseball
(Original Caption) Portrait of athlete Jim Thorpe playing baseball. Thorpe won the decathlon and pentatlon at the 1912 Olympic games, taking first place in six events, including the shot put

Background imageAction Collection: Adolph Wolgast and Willie Ritchie Boxing

Adolph Wolgast and Willie Ritchie Boxing
(Original Caption) 11/28/1912-Daly City, CA. Photo shows Adolph Wolgast (left) and Willie Ritchie fighting for the lightweight championship. Ritchie KO'd Wolgast in the 16th round.

Background imageAction Collection: WWI British Bi-Plane Fighting Germans

WWI British Bi-Plane Fighting Germans
A British Sopwith Camel in battle with German biplanes during World War I.

Background imageAction Collection: Billiard Player Setting Up To Take Shot

Billiard Player Setting Up To Take Shot
(Original Caption) 7/22/1914-Melborn Inmam, billiard player from England in action about to take a difficult shot. He is here to play Willie Hoppe for the championship.

Background imageAction Collection: 1910S;George Schmidt Slides Across Plate

1910S;George Schmidt Slides Across Plate
(Original Caption) 10/9/1914-George Schmidt, the husky first sacker of the Bostons, sliding safely across the plate in the first game of the World Series of 1914.

Background imageAction Collection: Babe Ruth at Bat

Babe Ruth at Bat
(Original Caption) Babe Ruth at bat. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Chick Evans Putting

Chick Evans Putting
Golfer Charles "Chick" Evans putting at the National Amateur Championship.

Background imageAction Collection: Woman Being Tied to Railroad Tracks

Woman Being Tied to Railroad Tracks
Actors Hugh Fay and Charles Arling tie Louella Maxam to a railroad track in a scene from the 1916 silent film, An Oily Scoundrel.

Background imageAction Collection: Walter Johnson Pitching in Season Opener

Walter Johnson Pitching in Season Opener
(Original Caption) 4/12/1916-New York, NY: Walter Johnson pitches for the Washington Senators in the season opener at the Polo Grounds.

Background imageAction Collection: Walter Johnson Pitching for Washington Senators

Walter Johnson Pitching for Washington Senators
(Original Caption) 4/12/1916-New York, NY: Walter Johnson pitches for the Washington Senators in the season opener at the Polo Grounds.

Background imageAction Collection: Golfer Walter Hagen In Open Tournament

Golfer Walter Hagen In Open Tournament
(Original Caption) 7/14/16-Garden City, Long Island: Golfer Walter Hagen in "Met" open tourney at Garden City.

Background imageAction Collection: Christy Mathewson Pitching

Christy Mathewson Pitching
(Original Caption) 1917-Cincinnati Reds training at Shreveport, LA. Shown here is pitcher Christy Mathewson in mid-pitch.

Background imageAction Collection: American Soldiers on the Western Front

American Soldiers on the Western Front
(Original Caption) Action photograph along the western front of men in the 23rd infantry of the second division firing a 37-mm gun at German position in France during World War I. April 3, 1918.

Background imageAction Collection: Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing

Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing
(Original Caption) Action shot of Jack Johnson fighting Jim Jeffries at Reno in 1910. Jeffries was beaten over 15 rounds.

Background imageAction Collection: Gen. View Of J.Dempsey/J.Willard Fight

Gen. View Of J.Dempsey/J.Willard Fight
(Original Caption) 1919-General view of the Jess Willard-Jack Dempsey fight.

Background imageAction Collection: Jack Dempsey-Jess Willard Fight, Aerial

Jack Dempsey-Jess Willard Fight, Aerial
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH: Jess Willard-Jack Dempsey fight, Toledo, OH, July 4, 1919. Fight in which Dempsey first took the Heavyweight title from Willard.

Background imageAction Collection: J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd

J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH: View of heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard exchanging punches during their July 4th, 1919 fight

Background imageAction Collection: Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch

Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH- Jack Dempsey ducks a punch thrown by Jess Willard, during a 1919 fight in Toledo.

Background imageAction Collection: Dempsey- Williard Fight

Dempsey- Williard Fight
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919- Dempsey- Williard Fight. Photograph shows the crowd with the ring in the center of the frame.

Background imageAction Collection: Jess Willard - Jack Dempsey Fight

Jess Willard - Jack Dempsey Fight
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919- Jess Willard - Jack Dempsey fight.

Background imageAction Collection: Boxer Backing Opponent Into Corner

Boxer Backing Opponent Into Corner
(Original Caption) 8/10/1919-Jimmy Wilde is shown backing Pal Moore into a neutral corner and prepares to land with a left.

Background imageAction Collection: Georges Carpentier Winning Match

Georges Carpentier Winning Match
(Original Caption) 12/19/1919-: Beckett on floor and Carpentier answering to calls of the crowd.

Background imageAction Collection: Georges Carpentier Versus Beckett Boxing

Georges Carpentier Versus Beckett Boxing
(Original Caption) 12/19/1919 Carpentier (white trunks facing camera) vs. Beckett. Carpenter looking for an opening.

Background imageAction Collection: Lou Gehrig Batting

Lou Gehrig Batting
Lou Gehrig batting, Williams catching. Undated photograph.

Background imageAction Collection: Eileen Riggin Of U.S. Diving Team

Eileen Riggin Of U.S. Diving Team
(Original Caption) 1920-Antwerp: Miss Eileen Riggin of the U.S. diving team at the Olympics.

Background imageAction Collection: Champion Hurdler Carl Johnson

Champion Hurdler Carl Johnson
(Original Caption) 9/9/20-Antwerp: World's champion hurdler, Carl Johnson of the U.S, at the Olympic games.

Background imageAction Collection: Jim Bagby, Pitcher, Warms His Arm Up

Jim Bagby, Pitcher, Warms His Arm Up
(Original Caption) 10/11/1920-Cleveland, OH: Jim Bagby, Cleveland Indians pictcher, warms up. This is before the fifth game of the World Series at Cleveland.

Background imageAction Collection: Ruth Law Performs Aerial Stunt

Ruth Law Performs Aerial Stunt
(Original Caption) 1/29/1921-Chicago, IL- Not to be outdone by any male daredevil, Miss Ruth Law, the famous aviatrix, stood on the top wing of her plane the other day while the machine lopped

Background imageAction Collection: George Sisler Shown Fielding A Ball

George Sisler Shown Fielding A Ball
(Original Caption) 3/31/1921-New Orleans, LA-With the St. Louis Browns in training in New Oleans, LA. Photo shows George Sisler, the crack first baseman.

Background imageAction Collection: Dempsey-Carpentier Fight

Dempsey-Carpentier Fight
A view of Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey, during the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey, 2nd July 1921.

Background imageAction Collection: Bobby T. Jones, Jr. Golfing

Bobby T. Jones, Jr. Golfing
(Original Caption) 7/18/1921- Chevy Chase, MD- Bobby T. Jones, Jr., playing in the National Open Golf Championship on the Columbia Country Club course, Chevy Chase, Maryland

Background imageAction Collection: Dempsey-Carpentier Fight

Dempsey-Carpentier Fight
(Original Caption) 9/24/1921- Dempsey-Carpentier Fight- Photo of boxing ring in center and the vast crowds surrounding.

Background imageAction Collection: Casey Stengel Throwing Baseball

Casey Stengel Throwing Baseball
(Original Caption) 3/20/1922-San Diego, California: Spring training with the Giants at San Diego. Photo shows outfielder Casey Stengel throwing.

Background imageAction Collection: R.Maranville Standing Throwing Ball

R.Maranville Standing Throwing Ball
(Original Caption) 5/14/1922-Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop, "Rabbit" Maranville.

Background imageAction Collection: Carpentier Knocks Out Ted Lewis

Carpentier Knocks Out Ted Lewis
(Original Caption) 5/19/1922-London, England- Carpentier's one punch knockout of Ted Lewis in their recent bout at the Olympia Stadium, London

Background imageAction Collection: Ted Lewis and Georges Carpentier

Ted Lewis and Georges Carpentier
(Original Caption) 5/19/1922-London, England- Georges Carpentier's one punch knockout of Ted Lewis in their recent bout at the Olympia Stadium, London

Background imageAction Collection: Ted Lewis Beats Frankie Burns

Ted Lewis Beats Frankie Burns
Ted "Kid" Lewis ducking under a heavy left delivered by Frankie Burns, the Australian, during an exciting mix-up in their bout at the Holland Park Rink, outside of London

Background imageAction Collection: Carpentier on Floor in Fight with Battling Siki

Carpentier on Floor in Fight with Battling Siki
(Original Caption) 8/4/22-: Action photo of the fight (between Georges Carpentier and Siki).

Background imageAction Collection: Georges Carpentier and Battling Siki Fight

Georges Carpentier and Battling Siki Fight
French heavyweight champ Georges Carpentier, about to lose to Senegalese Battling Siki.

Background imageAction Collection: Player Stretching Leg To Reach 1St Base

Player Stretching Leg To Reach 1St Base
(Original Caption) 10/6/1922: Giants' second baseman Frankie Frisch slides back to first base in the fifth inning of the second game in the World Series

Background imageAction Collection: Arthur Nehf, Pitcher For Ny Giants

Arthur Nehf, Pitcher For Ny Giants
(Original Caption) 3/12/1923-Arthur Nehf, pitcher for the New York Giants in action. (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageAction Collection: Georges Carpentier Versus Marcel Nilles

Georges Carpentier Versus Marcel Nilles
(Original Caption) 5/16/1923-Paris, France: Georges Carpentier (l) vs. Marcel Nilles taking a punch on the jaw.

Background imageAction Collection: Jack Dempsey-Gibbons Fight

Jack Dempsey-Gibbons Fight
(Original Caption) 7/4/1923-Shelby, MT: Action from the Dempsey-Gibbons fight.

Background imageAction Collection: Gibbons vs. Depmsey

Gibbons vs. Depmsey
(Original Caption) 7/8/1923- We both missed... Gibbons misses a left to the jaw and sidesteps a left to the body, while Dempsey prepares to bring over his murderous right.



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