Astronaut Glenn Ready for Orbital Flight
The National Astronauts and Space Administration of the U.S.A. announces that Lieut. Col. John H. Glenn, the Marines officer chosen to make America's first orbital flight into space, has moved into the "Ready Room" at Cape Canaveral. It is hoped t...
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At Tattenham Corner
1961 Derby
The picture on left shows the field coming around Tattenham Corner with 'Supreme Verdict in the lead from Dual, Bounteous and Cipriani.
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Australia v Sussex at Hove, Sussex
Cricket: Australia v Sussex at Hove, Sussex
K. Suttle who scored 75 and 42 for Sussex against the Australian tourists recently, seen driving Aussie Captain for four.
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B. R. Knight — Essex Fast Bowler
B. R. Knight (Essex) was born in Chesterfield on February 18tn, 1938. He is at 23 years, the youngest member of the touring M.C.C. team.
Like his county team-mate Trevor Bailey, Knight is a competent all-rounder. But unlike Bailey he is a forceful...
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Cheveley Park Stakes
Taittinger (E. Britt) on the outside beats Angelet (centre, hidden) and Colorets Lady (on the rails) for second place in the Cheveley Park Stakes (6 furs.). The winner Sarcelle is out of the picture.
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Corinthian Handicap Steeplechase at Hurst Park
"She Won The Race"
Photo shows: mr. R. McCreey and his mount "Rose's Pact"come down at the last fence during the Corinthians Handicap Steeplechase at Hurst Park. Mr. McCreey remounted and the gallant mare ran on to win the race by five lengths.
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Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden Competing in the Walking Race
12-year-old Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden (nearest camera) stepping it out with a young friend, Tommy Lord while competing in the walking race organised by the Swedish Walking Association for schoolboys. The Crown Prince, who attends a day sc...
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