This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a boxer, posing in a boxing ring. The boxer is smiling at the camera, and is missing one of his teeth. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Wrestlers George Wagner and Bill McEuin laying in a snowbank. George Wagner is shirtless and wearing wrestling shorts, and has McEuin in a hold (negative 1 of 3).

Two wrestlers competing during a match at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. One man is holding the other around the waist, with this legs in the air, while referees or coaches stand to the side. A second floor balcony can be seen at the back of the room (negative 2 of 12).

Two wrestlers competing during a match at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. One man is above the other as he tries to grab his opponent around the waist. A referee or coach stands to the side, and a second floor balcony can be seen at the back of the room (negative 9 of 12).

Portrait of five teenage boys outside the door to the Oregon Journal office. The text “WHS Jr. Golf” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph showing a basketball player, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, shooting the ball. He is in midair with one arm extended and the ball in his outstretched hand. He is wearing an Albina Hellships uniform with the number 22 on the chest. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Urgel “Slim” Wintermute, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 22 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Wintermute” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

University of Oregon students at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, during a football between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. The students (cheerleaders?) are holding signs that appear to be advertising for homecoming, reading “follow the crowd to Eugene” and “Let’s go to Eugene, Nov 18-19.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 3 of 18).

A cheerleader wears a sequined costume and twirls a baton at a football game, between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. She stands on one leg on the football field, with an audience visible in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 1 of 18).

Portrait of two unidentified baseball players wearing caps and shirts with the words “Wine Barons” on the chest. They are standing outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. Also see image No. 370A0096. Image note: Damaged negative.

Portrait of two unidentified baseball players wearing caps and shirts with the words “Wine Barons” on the chest. They are standing outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. Also see image No. 370A0095. Image note: Damaged negative.

Portrait of three unidentified men standing in a row outside a building, probably the Journal Building (now known as the Jackson Tower) in Portland. The man in the center is wearing a suit, collared shirt, and tie; the men at left and right are wearing caps and jerseys with the word “Cooperage” on the chest.

Thelma Niece rally queen for the Portland State College Rally Squad during the Portland State Homecoming game at Lincoln Field. She is preparing to jump and holds a pom pom in each hand (negative 6 of 6).

Thelma Niece rally queen for the Portland State College Rally Squad during the Portland State Homecoming game at Lincoln Field. She wears a sweater with "Vikings" written on the front and holds a pom pom in each hand (negative 2 of 6).

Full-length portrait of a teenage boy on a baseball field. He is posing as though he has just thrown the ball. He is wearing a cap and baseball uniform. The text “Sayles - Wash Hi” is written on the negative and is faintly visible on the left side of the image.

Photograph showing two players from the San Diego Padres baseball team (Pacific Coast League, minor league), during a game against the Portland Beavers at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. The players are wearing uniforms with “San Diego” on the front, and leaning against a dugout railing (negative 2 of 6).

Portrait of a football player posing in a crouch with his right hand in the dirt and his left hand on his hip. The player, a young man or teenage boy, is wearing a football helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats. The former Washington High School in Portland is visible in the background. The number 29 and the name “Rus [sic] Acheson” are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image. A mark that may be the number 2 is also written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships running toward the right and dribbling a ball. He is wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative sleeve. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, looking toward the front, and wearing an Albina uniform with the number 23 on the front. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Roy Helser” is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. The text “Albina shipbuilding / Basketball / 12/11/43, 1/7/44” is written on the negative. The photograph was probably taken in 1943 or 1944, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a football player posing with a ball near the former Washington High School in Portland. The player, a teenage boy, is facing to the right and crouching with his hands on the ball as though about to snap it. He is wearing a helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats. The number 29 and the name “Reinhold Kanzler” are written on the negative and are visible on the right side of the image.

Thelma Niece and other members of the Portland State College Rally Squad during the Portland State Homecoming game at Lincoln Field. The six women are all suspended mid-jump with pom-poms raised above their heads (negative 1 of 6).

Group portrait of men in baseball uniforms, with one man in a suit. The front row of men is seated, while the back row stands. In the background is a field and trees. A round sign in front of the seated row reads “Portland Electric Power Co. baseball” with a triangle logo and “Club” written in the middle.

A baseball player for the San Francisco Seals runs towards a base, while a Portland Beaver bends downward to make a catch. A ref (?) stands next to the Beaver player. Wooden bleachers, advertising signs, and a large sign above a building reading “Montgomery Ward & Co,” can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 5).

Photograph showing four members of the Portland Beavers baseball team, taken at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. The Beavers were playing against the San Diego Padres baseball team (Pacific Coast League, minor league). The men are wearing uniforms with “Beavers” across the front, next to a wooden wall (negative 4 of 6).

Photograph showing a Portland Beavers player running past a base at Vaughn Street Park during a game against the San Diego Padres baseball team (Pacific Coast League, minor league). A San Diego player is standing on the other side of the base, with other players visible in the outfield. In the distance is a large scoreboard and wooden bleachers (negative 6 of 6).

Portland Beaver catcher Joe Rossi and “Miss Oswego” Karen Kruse, standing with 3-year-old Jeffrey Patterson (holding bat) and Kent Huth (kneeling with mitt). Rossi holds an umbrella over the children as the group stands on a baseball field, most likely at Vaughn Street Park. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, July 1, 1954 (negative 3 of 4).

Amateur boxer LaNeil Lee (center) during a March of Dimes charity show in Portland, at the Woodmen of the World Hall (719 S.E. Alder Street). He wears boxing shorts while standing between drill team members Leona Burdick (left) and Amoy Morse, each wearing silk shirts and boxing gloves. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 8, 1953 (negative 1 of 5).

Two unidentified amateur boxers during a March of Dimes charity show in Portland, at the Woodmen of the World Hall (719 S.E. Alder Street). They both wear boxing shorts and gloves while facing toward one another. Embroidered on the shorts of the boxer on the right is “Ramblers JCC.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 8, 1953 (negative 2 of 5).