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(1877-1953, from 1917 2nd Earl of Cromer), saying "I had some correspondence with the President of Leander, and at the Committee Meeting... on Friday Prince Henry" of Gloucester, 1900-1974, the present Queen's uncle, "was elected, with acclamation as an Hon. Life Member... or as an ordinary member if he preferred it", and asking "what His Royal Highness would prefer... and then a formal letter will be sent from the Club", 2 sides 8vo, Carlton Club, Pall Mall crossed out, Taplow Court, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, 6th April fold rather worn and with a short tear but without loss 'Willy' Grenfell was the outstanding sportsman and athlete of his generation. He swam twice across Niagara, stroked an eight across the channel, and climbed the Matterhorn and neighbouring peaks in a record round trip. At one time he was serving on 115 committees besides his main task as chairman of the Thames Conservancy Board, a post he held for 32 years. Lord Cromer was Assistant…
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Autograph Letter Signed to Rowland Thomas Baring, (William Henry Grenfell, K.G., 1855-1945, 1st and last Baron, Cross Channel Oarsman, Swimmer who swam Niagara Falls)
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Autograph Letter in the third person to Lord Mayor and Lady Treloar, (William Henry Grenfell, K.G., 1855-1945, 1st and last Baron, Cross Channel Oarsman, Swimmer who swam Niagara Falls)
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accepting for luncheon on 26th November, 1 side 8vo, Culford Hall, Bury St. Edmunds, 23rd November light traces of laying down on blank fourth side 'Willy' Grenfell was the outstanding sportsman and athlete of his generation. He swam twice across Niagara, stroked an eight across the channel, and climbed the Matterhorn and neighbouring peaks in a record round trip. At one time he was serving on 115 committees besides his main task as chairman of the Thames Conservancy Board, a post he held for 32 years.
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Autograph Letter in the third person to Lord Mayor Treloar, (William Henry Grenfell, K.G., 1855-1945, 1st and last Baron, Cross Channel Oarsman, Swimmer who swam Niagara Falls)
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accepting for luncheon on 10th May, 1 side 4to, 10 Upper Grosvenor Street, W., crossed out, Taplow Court, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, 26th April light traces of laying down on blank verso 'Willy' Grenfell was the outstanding sportsman and athlete of his generation. He swam twice across Niagara, stroked an eight across the channel, and climbed the Matterhorn and neighbouring peaks in a record round trip. At one time he was serving on 115 committees besides his main task as chairman of the Thames Conservancy Board, a post he held for 32 years.
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Cigarette card photo, signed, (Sir Thomas Henry, 1907-1987, Golfer, Open Champion 1934, 1937, and 1948)
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a fine snapshot showing him studying the effect of his drive, backed by a sharp image of the crowd gazing with him, 3¼" x 2¼", no place, c. Ardath Photocard no. 150.
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Cigarette card photo, signed, (Hon. George, 1860-1945, Racehorse Trainer)
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showing him with his wife Cecily (née Horner) and Mr W.E. Livvick at the rails of his stables at Newmarket, a fine snapshot of his observant face, 3¼" x 2¼", date pencilled below Ardath Photocard no. 134.
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Delightful photograph, signed by Freddie Brown on the whites of his trousers, (Frederick Richard, 1910-1991, Test Captain for the M.C.C.) and Lindsay HASSETT (1913-1993, Test Captain for Australia)
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showing them full length in their whites and blazers, smiling as they watch the coin tossed high by Lindsay Hassett, 9" x 7¾", no place, (probably Sydney), no date but probably 5th January signature quite light, mount a trifle discoloured in one or two places, two spots at top of photo not affecting main image Freddie Brown revitalised English cricket after the war, playing in 22 Tests, 15 as Captain. Hassett captained Australia 24 times in 43 tests, making 59 centuries in his career. At Sydney, England won the toss but Australia won by an innings and 13 runs, and took the series 4-1.
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Fine Action Photo by the Photographic News Archives of Fleet Street, signed and dated (Henry Wilfred., 'Bunny', 1906-2000, English tennis player)
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showing him full length on the court at Wimbledon in the middle of his serve with a look of intense concentration on his face, 10" x 8", no place but Wimbledon, Austin was nicknamed 'Bunny' from the cartoon rabbit 'Wilfrid'. He was twice runner-up at Wimbledon and a member of five Davis cup teams.
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Fine signature on card, (Max, 1905-2005, German Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1932-1934)
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5" x 3½", no place, no date Best remembered for his two fights with Joe Louis.
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Fine vintage coloured photo signed in gold ink (Muhammed, 1942-2016, American Boxer, Heavyweight Champion of the World, Activistist)
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showing him full length working out with a punch ball, 10" x 8", no place, no date, circa Ali is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, he was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarising figure both inside and outside the ring.
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Original snapshot, signed and dated, (George Patrick, b. 1902, Tennis Player, Wimbledon, French and Australian Doubles Champion)
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showing him on court poised to receive the ball, 3½" x 2¼", May
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Photo from a magazine, signed and dated, (Jack, 1911-1990, British Heavyweight Champion, 1932 & 1934)
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showing him seated, head and shoulders in profile to the left, smiling, while his trainer examines his right biceps and shoulder, 3" x 4¼", laid down on card
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Photo from a magazine, signed and inscribed, (Frank Edward., 1887-1978, English Cricketer)
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showing him going out to bat, 7" x 2¼", no date, c. Woolley, a left hander, was a majestic figure, appearing in 54 consecutive Tests, a world record. He scored 145 centuries in first class cricket, eight times taking 10 wickets and scoring 100 runs in the same match, and making 1007 catches, a world record..
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Portrait photo from a magazine, signed on mount, (Captain George Edward Thomas, 1897-1979, Racing Driver, former holder of the land speed record)
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showing him head and shoulders full face, 2" x 1½" on card 5" x 3½", date pencilled below laid down on card
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Postcard photo signed, (Jack, British Welterweight Champion Boxer 1926-1934)
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showing him half length, full face in a cricket shirt, pub. Dyche, Birmingham, no date, c. pinholes in top and bottom
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Postcard photo by Carstensen of Bergedorf, Hamburg, signed, (Max, 1905-2005, German Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1932-1934)
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showing him head and part shoulders, three quarter face, with a keen look to the viewer's left, 5½" x 3½", no place, dated pencilled below Best remembered for his two fights with Joe Louis.
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Postcard photo by Fox Photos, signed, (Thomas Welbourn, 1904-1981, Australian Fast Bowler, Test Cricketer 1928-1934)
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showing him head and shoulders, full face, in a cricket jersey, 5½" x 3½", no place, no date but
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Programme with full details
by LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1950
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of all matches up to the current day's play (including three or four rounds of the men's singles), the day's order of play is signed by Miss G. Kornfeld, A.W. Brooking, Miss V.S. White, Mrs. M.W. Cooper, R.L.B. Cooper, Miss Mary Eyre, Miss Pat L. Cowney, Mrs. J. Walker-Smith, Miss Joan Curry, Miss J. Sue V. Partridge, Miss Jean Quertier, D. Lurie, R.K. Kaley, and Miss Rosemary J. R. Bulleid, centre spread of nine photos from the 1949 championships, also record of previous holders, 32 sides 11" x 8½" including covers with view of Bournemouth beach, West Hants Lawn Tennis Club, Wednesday, 3rd May In the programme Drobny looks well set to win the men's singles, in which he beat G.E. Brown in the final. He appears here under Egypt, to where he had exiled himself from Czechoslovakia in 1949, becoming British in 1960.
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Signature and Autograph inscription 'British Open Champion 1938' (Reginald Arthur, 1898-1957, Open Golf Champion, 1938)
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on piece 3" x 4¾", no place, no date, circa laid down
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Signature and 'Good Luck' (Lee, 1916-1972, American Heavyweight Boxer)
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on a leaf from a notepad, 2¾" x 4¼", no place, no date Savold held the British and European version of the World Heavyweight Championship, 1950-1951.
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Signature on piece (Sir Roger, b.1929, in 1959 the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes)
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2¾" x 3½", no place, no date, circa
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