Referee Collection (#19)

Japanese ring wrestlers. Wood engraving from an English newspaper
SUMO WRESTLING, 1853. Japanese ring wrestlers. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana

Silent Film Still: Boxing

American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium, 21 July 1927

SOCCER MATCH, 1976. Dennis Tueart of Manchester City scores the winning goal against Newcastle United with an overhead kick, 1976

Oscar Battling Nelson (left) fighting Billy Hurley at Hammond, Indiana, on 14 June 1902
NELSON VS. HURLEY, 1902. Oscar Battling Nelson (left) fighting Billy Hurley at Hammond, Indiana, on 14 June 1902. Nelson won the decision in the 6th round

TOMMY BURNS (1881-1955). Canadian heavyweight boxer. Burns, left, photographed sparring, c1915

American boxer. Jack Dempsey (left) winning the heavyweight championship from Jess Willard on 4 July 1919 at Toledo
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Jack Dempsey (left) winning the heavyweight championship from Jess Willard on 4 July 1919 at Toledo, Ohio

Thomas Molineaux (African-American, left) and Thomas Cribb (Englishman) in the 11-round contest at Thistleton Gap
BOXING: CRIBB v. MOLINEAUX. Thomas Molineaux (African-American, left) and Thomas Cribb (Englishman) in the 11-round contest at Thistleton Gap, England, won by Cribb in 19 minutes, ten seconds

CRICKET TEAM, 1884. The Philadelphia cricket team in London. Wood engraving, English, 1884

NEWPORT: LAWN TENNIS, 1882. Lawn-Tennis Tournament at Newport. Wood engraving, American. 1882, after C. D. Weldon
NEWPORT: LAWN TENNIS, 1882. Lawn-Tennis Tournament at Newport. Wood engraving, American. 1882, after C.D. Weldon

SUMO WRESTLING, 1868. Sumo wrestling competition at Osaka, Japan. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

PRINCETON VS. YALE, 1889. The inter-collegiate championship game between Princeton and Yale held at Berkeley Oval, New York, on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, won by Princeton 10 to 0

YALE vs. PRINCETON, 1879. Ivy League football game, 27 November 1879. Wood engraving, from a contemporary American newspaper

Olympics / 1920 / Football
Football match between Belgium and Czechoslovakia: tossing the coin Date: 1920

EAKINS: BETWEEN ROUNDS. Boxer resting during a match. Oil on canvas by Thomas Eakins, 1890

GREECE: WRESTLERS. Wrestlers competing before a spectator and referee. Relief on base for statue

FOOTBALL GAME, 1925. An unidentified player for the Chicago Bears attempting to gain yards in a game against the New York Giants, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 6 December 1925

FOOTBALL GAME, 1925. Phil White of the New York Giants attempting to gain yards in a game against the Chicago Bears, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 6 December 1925

Little Games for the Holidays - Bouncing the Beechum
A curious game invented by Heath Robinson whereby a tiny ball or beechum is sprung into the air by the hefty use of a mallet while a number of public school boys wait to catch it with nets poised

But, Please, I was told to mark him by Fougasse
Humorous colour illustration by Kenneth Cyril Bird (pseudonym: Fougasse), showing an overly large rugby player being admonished by the referee for (accidentally) hurting another player

Knock Out at a Boxing Match, c. 1896
Engraving showing the end of a boxing match, c.1896. On the left, the beaten boxer lies on the ground, as the referee, in top hat, enters the ring to call the end of the match

Wrestlers with referee
Japanese wrestlers with referee

Football for Girls
Womens football : the referee with her whistle about to start the game

Stephen Ward in Action: Birmingham City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League Showdown
Stephen Ward of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Cumberland wrestlers at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
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Criqui V Ledoux 1922
A punishing left hook sends Ledoux to the canvas and gives victory to Criqui

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"Capturing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: The Unsung Heroes - Referees" In the thrilling England soccer match of 1966, amidst roaring cheers and nail-biting tension, a steadfast referee stood as the guardian of fair play. Stepping back in time to 1933, women's boxing took center stage. A courageous referee ensured that every punch thrown was within the bounds of sportsmanship. The legendary Jack Johnson engaged in a fierce boxing match where a vigilant referee maintained order and upheld justice with unwavering determination. Diving into the depths of water polo, referees positioned on either side of the swimming pool ensured that each player adhered to the rules while battling for victory. At Yankee Stadium in 1954, Rocky Marciano defended his heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles. Amidst thunderous applause, an impartial referee oversaw their clash with utmost integrity. Rewinding further to 1909 FA Cup Final, Manchester United triumphed over Bristol City by a narrow margin. The watchful eyes of a diligent referee guaranteed fairness throughout this historic encounter. Traveling back to July 1889 at Richburg, Mississippi witnessed John L. Sullivan delivering a knockout blow to Jake Kilrain during their bare-knuckle fight. It marked an end to Sullivan's illustrious career as he bid farewell under the watchful gaze of an astute referee. George Bellows' iconic lithograph "Dempsey and Firpo" immortalized another memorable moment when Gene Tunney found himself down for what became known as "the famous long count. " A vigilant referee presided over this championship bout etched into sporting history forevermore. Fast-forwarding to modern times brought us Brighton and Hove Albion versus Leeds United in Premier League action. In this electrifying clash between titans, it was up to an unbiased referee to ensure fair play prevailed on that fateful August day in 2022. Even beyond the realm of professional sports, referees play a vital role. Mrs.