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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Christmas Party
Christmas Party at Ethiopian Legation [...]
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Chuck Mckinley
Lawn Tennis. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
Chuck McKinley (U.S.A.) in play in his winning Men's Singles quarter final match against Britain's Bobby Wilson on number one court. McKinley won, 6—4, 6—4, 4—6, 6—4 and meets M. Sangster (G. ...
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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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Coup D'etat in Ethiopia
Confused reports from Ethiopia state that a coup d'etat has been carried out and that Crown Prince Asfa Wassen, aged 44, backed by the Army, has seized power. The Emperor Haile Selassie is at present on a State visit to Brazil but is reported to b...
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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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