Images Dated 13th October 2004

Bowling Match between England and Scotland, 1916

Series of photographs showing a number of views of the Annual International Bowling Match between English and Scottish bowlers in London, held at the Bellingham Club, September 1916. The pictures show (clockwise from top left): H. Imray, the Bellingham Club president; a view of Green 1 and the clubhouse; Thomas Robertson (on left), Captain of Scotland, and Thomas Baines, Captain of England; James Carruthers; a view of Green 1; D. Irvine Watson about to bowl

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns, 1908

Photographs showing Jack Johnson (1878-1946)(left) and Tommy Burns (1881-1955), the heavyweight boxers who fought for the World Championship in Sydney, Australia, in 1908. Johnson won the fight and retained the championship until 1915

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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