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02/16/41

Tribune caption on the back, Feb. 16, 1941, "The sprawling Lockheed aircraft factory at Burbank yesterday came under the critical inspection of Sir Hugh Dowding, British air defense chief,...

9/23/52

MSTP-6-9/23-MUNICIPAL STADIUM, PHILADELPHIA: Marciano and Walcott lock horns in 9th round of title bout. at conclusion of this round Marciano complained that he couldn't see. Note how their heads...

1955

"(WX8) WASHINGTON, JUNE 5--AND IN THIS CORNER --President Eisenhower takes a closeup look at the good right hand of Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano today as the fighter and some other two...

8-Mar-71

MSG28)NEW YORK, MARCH 8--THE END-- A battered Muhammad Ali walks back to his corner as atriumphant Joe Frazier, backgroun, celebrates his title defense after the 15th round of their title bout in...

8-Mar-71

"(MSG18) New York, March 8--RIGHT ON TARGET--Challenger Muhammad Ali Connects with a short right to the head of champion Joe Frazier in the third round of Monday's heavyweight title bout in New...

1973

Typed on bottom of image " (KIN-13) KINGSTON, JAN. 22- THE PUNCH THAT SENT FRAZIER FLYING - Joe Frazier in completely off canvas as he goes downin second round in his title defense against George...

8-Mar-71

MSG28)NEW YORK, MARCH 8--ALI TAKES THE LEFT--Muhammad Ali takes a left from Joe Frazier during 15th round of their heavyweight title bout in New York Monday. The punch dropped Ali fro the...

1973

Typed on bottom of image " (KIN-15) KINGSTON, JAN. 22- FRAZIER REELS - Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, blood coming from his mouth, starts falling after Challenger George Foreman landed hard...

23-Apr-79

(NA1) INDIANAPOLIS, April 23 - CHAMPION-Matthew Franklin of Philadelphia is hoisted in the air by well-wishers after knocking out the ;hometown favorite, and defending champion Marvin Johnson, in...

1968

Caption reads: "Chavez 1968 Hunger Strike -- Cesar Chavez, farm labor leader, center, eats a piece of bread to end his 25-day fast while Sen. Robert F. Kennedy looks on in Delano, Calif. in a 1968...

2-Oct-74

Close-up AP wirephoto (face only) of new Cleveland Indians Manager Frank Robinson. Robinson is smiling and looking to his right. Text beneath photo reads:

"(BK7) BOSTON, OCT. 1--NEW...

Apr-75

AP wire photo of Cleveland Indians Manager Frank Robinson leaning on a rail. His is in full uniform with a white jersey and a cap that has the "C" logo. Text to left of image reads:

'(...

1969

AP Wire photo depicting Baltimore Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson having a bandage removed from his ankle by Orioles trainer Ralph Salvon. Robinson is in full uniform and is sitting on a table...

18-Aug-46

Image shows Ford and Firestone on a tennis court holding their rackets. The caption reads "Bar Harbor, ME- Relaxing on the Tennis Court- The Automotive Industry was well represented in the annual...

23-Jun-47

Image shows newleyweds in front of a PanAm airplane, woman holding tennis racket. The caption reads: "Ford Grandson and Bride on Honeymoon- William Clay Ford, grandson of the late Henry Ford, and...

9-Jun-47

Image of young couple in NYC. Caption reads "Ford Welcomes Fiance- William Clay Ford, grandson of the late Henry Ford, greets Martha Firestone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.,...

19-Feb-74

Typed on side of image: "Los Angeles, Feb. 19,-- DISABLED VETS CONTINUE LIVE-IN-- Ron Kovic, spokesman for the American Veterans Movement which is occupying the Los Angeles field office of U.S....

11-Jun-81

AP caption: "SANTA ROSA. CA: Two Vietnam war veterans entering their 7th day of a hunger strikein front ogf the Santa Rosa Federal Bldg. were joined 6/10 by sympathizers carrying placards...

Aug-52

Tribune caption on the back, Aug. 1, 1952: "The Americans who won top honors in the decathlon stand on the podium in Helsinki. They are (left to right) Milton Campbell, Bob Mathias and Floyd...

6-Aug-48

Typed at the bottom, "(NY11- Aug. 6) OLYMPIC JUDGES IN PHOTO FINISH- Wearing oliskins and sitting in an almost perfect line, Olympic judges eye the finish tape in Wembley, England, stadium...

c. 1970

Photo is a wirephoto or laser print of George Blanda in uniform either before or during a game. He's not wearing his helmet yet.

28-Aug-25

Typed paper glued to the back, "Watch your credit SF 3805 'P & A Photos'. HAWAIIAN FLIGHT PLANE HOLDS STISFACTORY TEST AT S.F. The first of the 3 giant navy seaplanes that will make a non-...

24-Jul-25

Typed paper glued to the back, "Watch your credit LA 7878 Pacific & Atlantic Los Angeles. First Pictures Of Completed Trans-Pacific Plane. Here is the first picture to be secured of one of...

18-Jul-25

Typed paper on the back, "Watch your credit. LA 7827 Pacific & Atlantic Los Angeles. PLANE FOR NAVY'S TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT NEARS COMPLETION. The first of the two planes in which the navy...

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