Referee Collection (page 9)

POLICE TRAINING
Training for the International Police Boxing Championships at Peel House, London. P.C. Jackson versus P.C. Melish Date: 1930s

JAPANESE WRESTLING 1865
A bout of Sumo wrestling is watched closely by both the referee and a large crowd. Date: 1865

Womens Football
Womens football : the referee with her whistle about to start the game Date: circa 1920s

Taking the Count, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3247983 Taking the Count, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 264.2x235 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Taking the Count, study, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3247680 Taking the Count, study, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 24.8x23.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Boys and girls playing netball, Cable Street School, Stepney, London, 1908. A mixed group of boys and girls playing in a gymnasium, refereed by a teacher

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. Artist: George Wesley Bellows
A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Jack Smith, British boxing referee, 1938. A Churchmans Cigarettes picture card

Jack Hart, British boxer and referee, 1938. A Churchmans Cigarettes picture card

Cecil Pickles Douglas, boxing referee, 1938. As well as being on of the foremost referees in British professional boxing in the 1930s, Douglas (1886-1954) played county cricket for Essex

Football Sketches, 1887. Scenes from rugby matches. A print from The Illustrated London News, 26th Febuary 1887

Sumo wrestling, Japan

The bruising match, 1730. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Come Cockerel, Come!, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th August 1903

The School (Board) Match, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The School (Board) Match, 1873. Various nonconformist factions are involved in the School (Board) Match being umpired by Mr William Forster

Dave McPherson Testimonial match, Glasgow Rangers v Hearts of Midlothian. Rangers footballer Paul Gascoigne shares a joke with referee Martin Clark before kick off. 26th July 1997

Cyanide Sid Cooper and Chris Adams, wrestlers
Cyanide (or Cry Baby) Sid Cooper and black belt Chris Adams, taking part in a professional wrestling bout in the open air, Penlee Park, Penzance, Cornwall. Adams gets a submission from Cooper

Rugby Union match, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1919
A match between Cornwall, in the broad stripes, and an unknown team thought to be about 1919. A line out is taking place. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Formula One World Championship: Pier Luigi Colina Former Referee
Pier Luigi Colina (ITA) Former Referee. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Charity Football Match, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Tuesday 22 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

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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.