Rivalry Collection

Tour De France, August 1951
18th August 1951: A group of contestants racing in the Tour de France. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5381 - The Greatest Show On Earth - pub

Illustration of two knights competing in a medieval jousting tournament

St Georges Battle with the Dragon, wood engraving, published 1882
St Georges Battle with the Dragon. Wood engraving after a drawing by Ludwig GlAotzle (German painter, 1847 - 1929)

David and Goliath
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David and Goliath

Bobby Jones Missing a Putt
(Original Caption) At Masters invitation golf tourney. Bobby Jones missing a putt on the 16th green during the second round of the Masters Invitation Golf Tournament at Augusta, Georgia

House of Representatives Joint Session over 1876 Election
In the U.S. Presidential election of 1876 (Hayes vs)

Arnold Palmer and Robert Sweeny Holding Trophy
(Original Caption) Arnold Palmer (left), a Cleveland salesman, and Robert Sweeny, Port Washington, N.Y

Willie Shoemaker and Bill Hartack Holding Score Board
(Original Caption) Bill Hartack (left) and Willie Shoemaker Hold compare scores in the race for National Jockey title

Boys Vying for Girl's Attention
(Original Caption) Two little boys vying for the attention of the girl seated in between them. "Competition. They are Phyliss Voysey, Leslie Knight, Raymond Knight. Undated photograph

Ready To Break Wish Bone
(Original Caption) Superstitions: Hands breaking wish bone. Undated photograph.BPA2# 2916

Greeks Attacking Persian Ships
Greeks attacking Persian ships during Battle of Marathon

18th-Century Engraving of a Duel in the Air
Air duel over the English Channel as predicted in an 18th century engraving. BPA 2 #394

Young Brothers Boxing
(Original Caption) Portrait of child boxers facing off. The two young boys are both wearing boxing gloves and trunks. Undated photograph

Man Biting Rival on the Ear
(Original Caption) 7/28/1928-Sicily, Italy: THE STRANGE HAND LANGUAGE OF SICILY! This unusual embrace differs from hand motions. It constitutes a challenge to a duel

Joe Louis Fighting Max Baer
Joe Louis lands a punch on the face of Max Baer in a non-title bout. New York, September 24, 1935

USA, New York City, Manhattan, Central Park, Model speedboat racers lined up for race
(Original Caption) 9/13/1936-New York, NY-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: All the thrills of speedboat racing without the risks were enjoyed by owners of tiny but powerful model motorboats

Handlers Restraining Cocks Before Fight
(Original Caption) Getting the roosters acquainted for the approaching encounter

Fighting Cocks Attacking in Midair
BALI: FIGHTING COCKS ATTACKING IN MID-AIR. UNDATED PHOTO

Lou Brouillard and Marcel Thil Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) Lou Brouillard (L), American challenger, and Marcel Thil, French holder of the middleweight crown, shaking hands at the weighing-in ceremonies before their bout in Paris recently

Tommy Farr and Joe Louis Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) Tommy Farr of Wales, the challenger (right)

Seabiscuit and Ligaroti Racing at Del Mar
(Original Caption) Del Mar, California. Racing Seabiscuit won by a nose over Ligaroti in their $25, 000 winner-take-all match race here, August 12th. Georgie Woolf was riding the winner

Seabiscuit and War Admiral Match Race
(Original Caption) As Seabiscuit, War Admiral Fought for Lead

Seabiscuit and War Admiral Racing to Finish
In the greatest match race in history, Seabiscuit, on the inside and ridden by George Woolf, tears away from War Admiral, ridden by Charlie Kurtsinger

Quick Kick for the Irish
Angelo Bertelli, star Notre Dame Back, gets off a quick kick, aided by some classy blocking by his line, during the second quarter of yesterday's battle at Evanston

Lightweight Boxer Punching Opponent in Bout
Boxer Henry "Hank" Armstrong (left) avoids the right hook of Beau Jack in a non-title lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. April 2, 1943

Errol Flynn and Bruce Cabot Adjust Ties
(Original Caption) 10/7/1944- Hollywood, CA- Two movie men about Hollywood, actors Errol Flynn (left) and Bruce Cabot, straighten their ties as they vie for a dance with screen newcomer, Flo Hall

Football coaches Jeff Cravath and John Barnhill face off
Before their football teams tangle at the Rose Bowl stadium, coaches Jeff Cravath and John Barnhill face off before the game. Jeff Cravath (L) was the coach to the U.S.C

Kitten Watching a Mouse
(Original Caption) 7/21/1947- Picture shows a kitten watching a mouse in the wall

Cotton Bowl, Penn State v. SMU
Doak Walker #37 holding ball, carrier Elwood Petchel #41

Tony Zale and Marcel Cerdan Boxing
(Original Caption) Tony Zale's famed left misses and elusive Marcel Cerdan (R) prepares to counter with his own left as Zale tires in Jersey City. Cerdan won the crown in convincing fashion

Women in a Spaghetti Eating Contest
Five Broadway show girls participated in a "Spaghetti Swooshing" contest. They had to eat a plate of spaghetti and sauce without using their hands

Boston Celtics v. Philadelphia 76ers
76ers Marc Iavaroni (L) and Celtics Larry Bird (R) trade punches during 1st quarter, exhibition game, Boston Garden (10/16). Both were ejected from the game

Fernando Martin Blocking Shot by Drazen Dalipagic
(Original Caption) Attempt for a shot by Yugoslavia's Drazen Dalipagic (14) blocked by Spain's Fernando Martin (10) in action during their Men's basketball game in Los Angeles

Keith Hernandez Running for Georgia
Georgia freshman running back Keith Hernandez (30) gets a short gain against University of Florida defenders Tommy Duhart (78), Jay Baker (38), and Alonzo Johnson (93)

Karl Malone Driving to the Basket
Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone sails high in the air toward the basket as Houston Rocket Allen Leavell (right) attempts to defend the shot in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game

Irving Fryar Hurdles Jeff Barnes
Patriots wide receiver Irving Fryar hurdles Raider Jeff Barnes as Patriot QB Tony Eason watches the play. Fryar lost a yard on the reverse in the 3rd quarter

Mike Tyson Delivers KO Punch To Larry Holmes
(Original Caption) 1/22/1988-Atlantic City, NJ Ferocious faced Mike Tyson lands the knockout punch to the jaw of challenger Larry Holmes during fourth round of the World Heavyweight Championship

Michael Jordan Shooting Over Craig Ehlo
Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan shoots the basketball over his defender, Craig Ehlo of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Richfield, Ohio, April 16, 1989

Seabiscuit Beats War Admiral at Pimlico
Seabiscuit, ridden by George Woolf, surges past the finish line at Pimlico Race Course. War Admiral, ridden by Charlie Kurtsinger, is almost a full length behind

Sonny Liston Brandishing Fist at Cassius Clay
(Original Caption) Cassius Clay was yelling at heavyweight champion Sonny Liston during weigh-in here for their title fight

Baseball Fans Holding Pennants
(Original Caption) Baseball World Series 1947. Bronx, New York, New York: Crowd scenes at Yankee Stadium during first game of the World Series between the NY Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers

Illustration of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Preparing to Duel
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S DUEL WITH AARON BURR AT WEEHAWKEN, N.J. JULY 11, 1804.COLORED ENGRAVING.(SEE F.10037 FOR B & W)

Illustration of the Duel Between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
1804-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Drawing

Illustration of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Preparing to Duel
7/11/1804-Alexander Hamilton's duel with Aaron Burr at Weehawken. BPA2# 668

Round Medieval Illus. Moslems/Crusaders
(Original Caption) The battle between the Crusaders and Moslems at Ascalon, 1099. Illustration after a glass painting on the Abbey of St. Denis. Undated illustration

Illustration of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Preparing to Duel
The duel between Alexander Hamilton (L) and Aaron Burr, undated illustration

They Can't Fight Political Cartoon
"THEY CAN'T FIGHT" POLITICAL CARTOON ILLUSTRATING VARIOUS COMMON U.S.-BRITISH INTERESTS, SHOWING UNCLE SAM AND JOHN BULL TIED TOGETHER.LITHOGRAPH, 1896

Siamese Kittens Drinking From Baby Bottle
(Original Caption) Chien, a 4-month-old Siamese kitten looks on hungrily but patiently while her twin brother, Ming Toy, hoists a doll's flask for a swig of his favorite beverage

Anti-Communists Attacking Car Workers
(Original Caption) Battle In The Streets

Willie Shoemaker and Joe Culmone on Agents Backs
(Original Caption) Willie Shoemaker, the riding wizard of the West Coast, right, after flying in from the coast, meets Joe Culmone

Alvin Dark and Pee Wee Reese Crossing Bats
(Original Caption) Rival shortstops Alvin Dark of the Giants and Pee Wee Reese of the Dodgers face the camera before start of double-header. Dark won shortstop position in the All-Star poll

Boxing Champs Signing Contracts
(Original Caption) Welterweight Champion Kid Gavilan and Light Heavyweight Champion Joey Maxim signed contracts today at the State Boxing Commission Office, to defend their titles

Johnny Bratton and Rocky Castellani Squaring Off
(Original Caption) The main dish...Former welterweight champ Johnny "Brittle" Bratton (left), 152 1/2 pounds, and middleweight Rocky Castellini, 154 3/4

Sugar Ray Robinson Fights Rocky Graziano
(Original Caption) 4/18/1952-Chicago, IL: Middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson throws a right over the head of Rocky Graziano (L), who scores with a hard left to the ribs of "Sugar"

Rocky Graziano and Sugar Ray Robinson Boxing
(Original Caption) A capacity crowd of over 24, 000 paid somewhat over $200, 000 to see champion Sugar Ray Robinson and challenger Rocky Graziano battle for the title at the Chicago Stadium today

Archie Moore and Harold Johnson Comparing Arms
(Original Caption) Archie Moore, left, of San Diego, California, places his world light heavyweight title on the line for the third time since he won it in 1952 when he faces Harold Johnson, right

Barbara Romack and Mickey Wright Displaying Trophy
(Original Caption

Earl Reibel and Harry Lumley Competing for Puck
(Original Caption) Detroit Red Wing center Earl "Dutch" Reibel (right) out sticks Toronto Maple Leaf goalie Harry Lumley (left)

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
(Original Caption) 9/6/1955- Hollywood, CA: Friendship- friendship

Archie Moore Punching Rocky Marciano
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore (l) lands a hard left during the fifth round of his bout against heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano at Yankee Stadium

Human Size Chess Board in Valley
(Original Caption) Living Chess

Large Chess Board with People as Opponents
(Original Caption) Living Chess: The black and white "armies" line up in front of the main platform, draped horses and portable towers (castles) and all

Large Chess Board with People as Opponents
(Original Caption) Living Chess: In armored costumes of the Middle Ages, the two "rival knights" face each other on the main platform, ready to play an actual chess game

Gil Mains Tackling Joe Johnson
(Original Caption) Charging Through

D.A. Hodge and G.H. Farquhar Wrestling
(Original Caption) U.S. Wins a Fall at Olympiad. Melbourne, Australia: D.A. Hodge of the U.S. is the underdog here, but is in the commanding position. He is in process of pinning G.H

Billy Cannon and Emil Karas
Billy Cannon(20), Houston halfback, eludes San Diego Charger defenders Emil Karas(56) and Bob Zeman(34) to roll up 13 yards for an Oiler first down

Robert Wagner Debating with Louis Lefkowitz
(Original Caption) New York mayoral T.V. debate with Mayor Robert F. Wagner (right) against Louis Lefkowitz (left)

Roger Staubach Beside "Beat Army" Sign
(Original Caption) 11/26/1963-Annapolis, MD- Roger Staubach, Navy's spectacular quarterback, is shown at the U.S

Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston During Bout
(Original Caption) Action during the sixth round of the World Heavyweight boxing title bout between champ Sonny Liston (white trunks with black stripe)

Cassius Clay Shouting at Sonny Liston During Weigh In
(Original Caption) While Dr. Alexander Robbins checks heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, challenger Cassius Clay (rear) shouts at the champ during a hectic weigh-in at Convention Hall here 2/25

Portraits of Jockeys Riding Favorites in 1964 Kentucky Derby
(Original Caption) Scheduled to ride the top horses in the Kentucky Derby here 5/2 are Willie Shoemaker, who rides the favorite, Hill Rise; Bill Hartack on second choice

Muhammad Ali Taunting Sonny Liston in Car
(Original Caption) Clay taunts Liston who sits in car unperturbed as heavyweight champion Cassius Clay runs alongside moving car, shouting for that big bear and carrying a bear collar

Rubin Carter Fighting Joey Giardello
(Original Caption) Lands A Right

Basketball Players Battling at Net
(Original Caption) National Invitation Tournmament-Madison Square Garden came between Boston College and St. Johns. No. 52 Willie Wolsters, prevents score by no. 55, bonny Dove

Willie Shoemaker Riding Across Finish Line
(Original Caption) Bold Bidden, ridden by Bill Shoemaker, crosses the finish line some six-lengths ahead of the pack to win the $100

Opening Bullfight
(Original Caption) Lima, Peru. The opening of a bullfight at Plaza de Acho Bullring

Dick Tiger Punching Emile Griffith During Bout
(Original Caption) Emile Griffith takes a hard right from middleweight champion Dick Tiger during their championship 15-round fight at Madison Square Garden April 25

Elgin Baylor Driving Toward Basket
Elgin Baylor (#22) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives toward the basket as Jerry Lucas of the Cincinnati Royals defends in a 1967 game

Super Bowl I
(Original Caption) 1/15/1967-Los Angeles, California- General view of action during the second quarter of the Super Bowl game at the Memorial Coliseum

Super Bowl I
(Original Caption) 1/15/1967-Los Angeles, California- General view of the action during the third quarter of the Super Bowl game at the Memorial Coliseum, January 15th

Boxers Ali and Terrell Facing One Another
(Original Caption) Cassius Clay (L) and Ernie Terrell get nose to nose during weigh-in ceremonies prior to the world's heavyweight championship fight 2/6

Muhammad Ali and Ernie Terrell in Heavyweight Match
(Original Caption) Champion Cassius Clay (R) lands a right to the head of Ernie Terrell in the first round of their heavyweight fight in the Astrodome

Former Wife of Sukarno with New Husband
(Original Caption) 10/3/1967-Djakarta, Indonesia- Former Indonesian President Sukarno's fourth wife, Harjati

Elvin Hayes Shooting Under Basket
(Original Caption) Houston's Elvin Hayes (44) eases in a 2-pointer from under the basket in the first period of play here. Defending are UCLA's Lucius Allen (42) and Edgar Lacey (54)

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