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Champion Collection (page 4)

Background imageChampion Collection: Helene Madison

Helene Madison
American swimmer and Olympic champion Helene Madison (1913-1970). Between 1930 and 1931 she broke sixteen world records. Date: 1931

Background imageChampion Collection: Miss Dowson, Angler

Miss Dowson, Angler
Miss M. S. Dowson won the ladies competition in a fly and bait casting tournament held at Norwood in London. Date: 1931

Background imageChampion Collection: Cilly Aussem and Hilde Krahwinkel at Wimbledon

Cilly Aussem and Hilde Krahwinkel at Wimbledon
Cilly Aussem (1909-1963) had just won the women's singles final at Wimbledon - becoming the first German competitor, male or female, to win a singles title there

Background imageChampion Collection: Ladies Golf Championship

Ladies Golf Championship
Scenes from the Scottish Ladies Golf Championship held at Gullane. Date: 1931

Background imageChampion Collection: Pharos, the Racehorse

Pharos, the Racehorse
The racehorse Pharos, owned by Lord Derby, had won four of his seven races in the previous season. Date: circa 1925

Background imageChampion Collection: Harry Wills, Boxer

Harry Wills, Boxer
Harry Wills (1889-1958) the heavyweight boxer, who held the title World Colored Heavyweight Champion three times. Although a heavyweight title match with white boxer Jack Dempsey was planned for

Background imageChampion Collection: Twelve Pointer, ridden by Bernard Carslake

Twelve Pointer, ridden by Bernard Carslake
The racehorse Twelve Pointer, with jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake (1886-1941) in the saddle. Date: circa 1925

Background imageChampion Collection: Racehorse Saucy Sue

Racehorse Saucy Sue, a recent winner at Goodwood. Also pictured are her owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952) and trainer Alec Taylor Jr (1862-1943). Date: 1924

Background imageChampion Collection: The Racehorse Massine

The Racehorse Massine
Thoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924

Background imageChampion Collection: Gerald H. Owens

Gerald H. Owens
Gerald Gerry H. Owens (1914-1997) was an Irish dentist, and keen golfer. Here he is being celebrated as Irish Amateur golf champion. He went on to become President of the Golfing Union of Ireland

Background imageChampion Collection: Jack Johnson Black American Boxer in a fighting pose

Jack Johnson Black American Boxer in a fighting pose
Johnson was the first black American heavyweight boxing champion. He died in a car crash in 1946. Date: circa 1912

Background imageChampion Collection: Joe Davis, Billiards and World Snooker Champion

Joe Davis, Billiards and World Snooker Champion Date: 1938

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion 7GCBC Citabria ZK-CRT

Champion 7GCBC Citabria ZK-CRT (msn 7GCBC-73), at Christchurch, NZ. Date: 1967

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion Park, Denmark Hill, London

Champion Park, Denmark Hill, London Date: circa 1910s

Background imageChampion Collection: Springhill Corner, near Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Springhill Corner, near Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Springhill Corner, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. Date: 1972

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion 7EC G-AVDU

Champion 7EC G-AVDU (msn 739), at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion 7EC Tri-Traveller G-ARAP

Champion 7EC Tri-Traveller G-ARAP (msn 394), of Flairavia at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

Background imageChampion Collection: John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University)

John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University) Sports - a triumphant meeting for the Cambridge team. Date: 1927

Background imageChampion Collection: 1900s Died Death Burial Grave Words Inscription

1900s Died Death Burial Grave Words Inscription
1900s, died, death, burial, grave, words, inscription, sport, sports, sportsman, sportsmen, memorial, peter, jackson, west, indian, heavyweight, champion, boxer, toowong, cemetery, queensland

Background imageChampion Collection: Nigel Short, champion British chess player and Grandmaster

Nigel Short, champion British chess player and Grandmaster
Nigel David Short (b 1965), champion British chess player who became a Grandmaster at the age of 19. He was a chess prodigy, first attracting media attention at the age of 10. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageChampion Collection: Jackie Stewart, Scottish racing driver and team owner

Jackie Stewart, Scottish racing driver and team owner
Jackie Stewart (Sir John Young Stewart, b 1939), nicknamed The Flying Scot, Scottish racing driver and team owner. He competed in Formula One racing between 1965 and 1973

Background imageChampion Collection: CORONATION/CHAMPION ENGL

CORONATION/CHAMPION ENGL
The Champion of England, head of the House of Dymoke, Lincolnshire - it was a tradition for him to appear at every coronation until that of George IV in 1821 Date: -

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion entering Westminster Hall, coronation 1821

Champion entering Westminster Hall, coronation 1821
Coronation of George IV showing the North view of Westminster Hall, with a representation of the champion entering through the triumphal arch. Date: 1821

Background imageChampion Collection: The Wedding of the World Champion Sculler Mr George Towns to Miss Amy Roslyn Harding at

The Wedding of the World Champion Sculler Mr George Towns to Miss Amy Roslyn Harding at Southsea, prior to Towns return to his native Australia

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion 7FC Tri-Traveler G-APYT

Champion 7FC Tri-Traveler G-APYT (msn 387). Date: circa 1980

Background imageChampion Collection: Ricardo Cortez - American silent film actor

Ricardo Cortez - American silent film actor
Ricardo Cortez (Jacob Krantz) (1900-1977) - American silent film actor, shown here in the role of Paris in The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1927). Date: 1927

Background imageChampion Collection: Champion 7EC G-AVDU

Champion 7EC G-AVDU (msn 7EC.739), at a Biggin Hill Air Fair in the late 1960s Date: circa 1968

Background imageChampion Collection: The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland

The 50 yards Swimming Championships of Scotland. Mrs Jean McDowell of the Warrender Club, Edinburgh receives The McKenzie Cup at the Calder Street Baths, Glasgow. Date: 1930

Background imageChampion Collection: Comic postcard, Large man walking on the beach

Comic postcard, Large man walking on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageChampion Collection: Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c. 1935

Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c. 1935
Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c.1935

Background imageChampion Collection: Afghan Hound - Ch. Sirdar of Ghazni with Mrs Amps - Kennel founded in 1925 Date

Afghan Hound - Ch. Sirdar of Ghazni with Mrs Amps - Kennel founded in 1925 Date: circa 1926

Background imageChampion Collection: Afghan Hound - Ch. Sirdar of Ghazni Date: 1926

Afghan Hound - Ch. Sirdar of Ghazni Date: 1926

Background imageChampion Collection: Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spains lady tennis

Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spains lady tennis champion at a recent fancy dress ball at the Carlton Hotel, St Moritz, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageChampion Collection: A portrait of Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spain s

A portrait of Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spain s
A portrait of Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spains lady tennis champion, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageChampion Collection: Standard poodle, Ch Leighbridge Catmint, with trophies and rosettes. Date: 1978

Standard poodle, Ch Leighbridge Catmint, with trophies and rosettes. Date: 1978

Background imageChampion Collection: Helene Dutrieu

Helene Dutrieu
Hlne Dutrieu (1877 - 1961), Belgian world champion cyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, cyclist and motorcyclist and pioneer aviator

Background imageChampion Collection: Photograph of Champion Arms, Clerkenwell, London

Photograph of Champion Arms, Clerkenwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageChampion Collection: Photograph of Champion PH, Bayswater, London

Photograph of Champion PH, Bayswater, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Evancoyd Personality Girl. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1974

Ch. Evancoyd Personality Girl. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1974

Background imageChampion Collection: Scenes at Niagara skating rink in London during a visit by King Edward VII

Scenes at Niagara skating rink in London during a visit by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Pictured are the famous British skating couple, Edgar and Madge Syers, as well as Mr. H

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Belroyd Lovebird. Welsh Corgi Pembroke Date: 1982

Ch. Belroyd Lovebird. Welsh Corgi Pembroke Date: 1982

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Bymil Black Nymph

Ch. Bymil Black Nymph. Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Zephyr of Brome. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1955

Ch. Zephyr of Brome. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1955

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Rozavel Rainbow. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1948

Ch. Rozavel Rainbow. Welsh Corgi Pembroke. Date: 1948

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Caswell Duskie Knight

Ch. Caswell Duskie Knight. Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Background imageChampion Collection: Ch. Evancoyd Personality Girl

Ch. Evancoyd Personality Girl. Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Background imageChampion Collection: Sion College, at London Wall, near Cripplegate

Sion College, at London Wall, near Cripplegate. Founded by Royal Charter in 1630 as a college, guild of parochial clergy and almshouse, under the 1623 will of Thomas White

Background imageChampion Collection: Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle

Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle. Brown reds, first prize at Leeds 1886, black reds, cup at Windsor 1886, duckwings, cup at Windsor 1885, and piles, cup at Birmingham 1885



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