Umpire Collection (page 3)

Devon Wrestling, "No Doubt About It"(engraving)
1615969 Devon Wrestling, " No Doubt About It" (engraving) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devon Wrestling, " No Doubt About It")

An Indian Tragedy (engraving)
1055210 An Indian Tragedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Tragedy)

Sketches at the International Football Match, Glasgow, 1872 (coloured engraving)
3037282 Sketches at the International Football Match, Glasgow, 1872 (coloured engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); National Football Museum, Manchester

Colossal chess at the Crystal Palace (litho)
608207 Colossal chess at the Crystal Palace (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossal chess at the Crystal Palace; from Black and White)

W. J. Oakley (Corinthians) (colour litho)
NFM315218 W.J. Oakley (Corinthians) (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho)
NFM315178 Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Red-figure kylix depicting athletes training, c. 500 BC (red-figure pottery
AMQ103375 Red-figure kylix depicting athletes training, c.500 BC (red-figure pottery) (see also 103374) by Greek, (6th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Watching the crowd instead of the players at a ball game (b / w photo)
6002599 Watching the crowd instead of the players at a ball game (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour)
824123 The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing Match. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

The Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Defence of Eastbourne (engraving)
1604163 The Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres, the Defence of Eastbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres)

Baseball, the National Game of the United States (b / w photo)
1036734 Baseball, the National Game of the United States (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baseball, the National Game of the United States)

Sketches at the International Football Match, Glasgow (engraving)
1058225 Sketches at the International Football Match, Glasgow (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the International Football Match)

International Football Match at Kennington Oval, England v Scotland, the Scotch Team (engraving)
1058827 International Football Match at Kennington Oval, England v Scotland, the Scotch Team (engraving) by English School

The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval (engraving)
1055487 The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval)

A year after the last county championship match was played at Acklam Park Yorkshire Seconds face Worcestershire Seconds. Our Picture Shows: Yorkshires Ryan Robinson playing with a straight bat

Arnie Sidebottom in action for Yorkshire against Northants during the County Cricket match at Acklam Park. 31st May 1987

Cricket umpire Dickie Bird gets ready for his trip to Dubai. February 1983

England nd v Australia Fourth test match at Old Trafford, Manchester for the Ashes. test umpire Harold Dickie Bird jumping in the air behind England batsman David Gower. 3rd August 1985

Umpire Dickie Bird waves to the crowd at the end of his last match as a Test Umpire in the second test match between England and India at Lords. 24th June 1996

Umpire Dickie Bird wipes a tear from his eye as he stands on the balcony at the end of his last match as a Test Umpire in the test match between England and India at Lords. 24th June 1996

Cricket test umpire Dickie Bird weaing two hats, May 1993

Umpire Dickie Bird gets a standing ovation as he makes his way out onto the field on the first day of his last test as an Umpire, the Second test match between England and India at Lords

Cricket umpire Harold "Dickie"Bird at a book signing in Birmingham
Cricket umpire Harold " Dickie" Bird at a book signing in Birmingham. 27th November 1985

Cricket umpire Dickie Bird celebrates the arrival of his hometown club Barnsley in the Premier league with club Chairman John Dennis in the stands at Oakwell. 5th August 1997

Cricket Umpire Dickie Bird pictured on the beach at Hove, East Sussex. 17th June 1997

Cricket umpire Harold "Dickie"Bird at a book signing in Birmingham
Cricket umpire Harold " Dickie" Bird at a book signing in Birmingham. 27th November 1985

A cricket team poses outside The Cricketers public house in Meopham in Kent Circa June 1950

The local cricket team at Meopham one of the oldest teams in Kent seen here in action Circa June 1950

A judge watches the new electronic line equipment as Bjorn Borg of Sweden serves during his Mens Singles match at Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218-002

Ex Australian test cricketer and first class umpire Cec Pepper. June 1964

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218-005

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218-004

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218-001

Dickie Bird seen here with his hand pedal bike. 1958 A218-003

Ashes 1st Test: England v Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester. June 3-7, 1993 Australia won by 179 runs Australia 289 and 432/5d; England 210 and 332. Shane Warne bowling in his first Ashes

Actor A. E. Matthews sitting in the umpires chair. August 1959 P011535
Actor A.E. Matthews sitting in the umpires chair. August 1959 P011535

Player Out at Home Date: 1936

CRICKET AT WOKING 1930
A bowler runs in and bowls a delivery during a game at Woking. The umpire sports a Trilby and studies the action. Date: 1930

Cartoon, result of a football match
Cartoon, result of a rugby match -- Whos won? - Weve lost - What have you got in that bag? - The Umpire! Date: 1889

A Tennis Match! - four cartoon mice hit the court
A Tennis Match! - four French cartoon mice (seemingly related to a film and TV star from across the pond) hit the court for a few sets. Date: 1922

Japanese Wrestlers Ready for a Go, c1902, (1903). Sumo wrestling c1902. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S

Gentlemen XI for the fixture vs Players at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Gentlemen XI for the fixture vs Players at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1899. Gentlemen vs Players was an annual fixture between teams of amateurs (the Gentlemen) and professionals (the Players)

The England Test cricket XI at Lords, London, 1899. Artist: Hawkins & Co
The England Test cricket XI at Lord s, London, 1899. The England team for the second Test of the 1899 Ashes series against Australia. The Australians won the match by 10 wickets

South of England XI cricket team vs The Australians, c1899. Artist: Russell & Sons
South of England XI cricket team vs The Australians, c1899. Back row: VA Titchmarsh (umpire), Bill Brockwell, Charlie Townsend, Gilbert Jessop, Jack Mason, Jack Board, Bobby Abel

Cricket, 19th century(?)

Suzanne Lenglen playing Miss McKane, Wimbledon, London, 1926-1927
A tennis match between Suzanne Lenglen and Kathleen McKane, Wimbledon, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

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"Capturing the Essence of Sportsmanship: The Umpire's Unseen Role" In the midst of intense competition, a serene moment unfolds on Centre Court as an umpire discovers a delicate dandelion, reminding us that even in the heat of battle, nature's beauty can still captivate. Transporting us back to 1899 Nottinghamshire, we witness the England Test cricket XI under the watchful eye of artist WA Rouch. The umpire stands tall and composed amidst the players' fervor, ensuring fair play and upholding tradition. Playtime takes a whimsical turn at Wimbledon through William Heath Robinson's imaginative lens. Amongst laughter and joyous camaraderie, our ever-vigilant umpire keeps a watchful eye over these moments of respite. At Kennington Oval in 1933, Surrey battles Sussex for county championship glory. Amidst fierce rivalry and passionate fans' roars, our steadfast umpire remains impartial in his decisions - an emblematic figure preserving integrity within this three-day spectacle. In Brooklyn during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between Dodgers and Yankees at Ebbets Field; tensions rise as each pitch holds immense significance. Our umpire becomes an anchor amidst this sea of anticipation – his calls shaping history while maintaining order on that fateful day. The Olympics hold their own unique challenges; fencing demands precision and grace. In 1932 Los Angeles Games, our vigilant arbiter ensures fairness with every clash of blades – embodying sportsmanship beyond nationality or personal triumphs. An advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky reminds us that even in leisurely pursuits like golf or cricket played by Painesdale Cricket Club in Michigan USA; an astute umpire is essential to maintain decorum amid friendly competition - raising spirits both on and off-field. Cricket enthusiasts gather at Gads Hill Place around c1868 to witness timeless battles.