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.

Group portrait of unidentified Jefferson High School basketball players and Jefferson coach Leonard Gehrke (back row, second from right) posing on the steps outside a building. They are wearing matching sweatpants and sweatshirts with the word “Jefferson” on the chest. The player in the center of the front row is holding a basketball. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image. Gehrke is also pictured in image No. 371N0911.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom 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 December 1943, but the exact date is unconfirmed.

Photograph showing a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Jack Butterworth, facing to the right and passing the ball. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “Butterworth” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom 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. 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.

Three-quarters portrait of a basketball player for the Albina Hellships, probably Claude “Skeets” O’Connell, sitting on a bench with his hands folded. He is facing right, smiling, and wearing an Albina uniform. The Hellships were sponsored by the Albina Engine & Machine Works shipyard in Portland. The name “O’Connell” 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 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.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified football player posing in a crouch on the field at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland. (Multnomah Civic Stadium is now known as Providence Park.) The player, a young man or teenage boy, is facing to the left and is wearing a helmet, sweatshirt, football pants, and cleats. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Portrait, taken from the side, of an unidentified football player posing in a crouch near a building that may be the former Washington High School in Portland. The player, a teenage boy, is facing to the right and is wearing a helmet, striped jersey, football pants, and cleats.

Full-length portrait of four unidentified Franklin High School football players posing in a row on an athletic field. Each player is in a crouching position and is wearing a helmet, sweatshirt, pads, football pants, and cleats. The text “Franklin” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the image.

Full-length portrait of four unidentified Washington High School players in a row on a field. Each player is facing front and posing in a crouch. The text “Wash.” is written on the negative and is partially visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors, of four unidentified Grant High School players. They are in a row, facing front, and each player is posing in a crouch. They are wearing sweatshirts, pads, football pants, and cleats. The text “Grant” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Full-length portrait, taken outdoors, of four unidentified football players, probably for Commerce High School. They are facing front, and each player is posing in a crouch. They are wearing sweatshirts, pads, football pants, and cleats. The text “Com” is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Approximately 20 men form 2 rows and pose for a group portrait on a field. Two of the men hold baseball bats. Two boys stand off to the left. A man in the back row holds a little girl over his head. Another girl stands in the middle of the group.

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).

Angelo Dundee holds the arm of boxer Willie Pastrano who is eating spaghetti offered by Teresa Trocino of Carmen's Restaurant, at a dinner held by the Portland Boxing Commission. This photograph was published in the August 18, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 2).

An Oregon Ducks cheerleader, Shirley McCarton, jumps into the air holding pom-poms, during a game against the University of Texas at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. People can be seen in the stands behind McCarton. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 28, 1947 (negative 1 of 18).

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).

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).

Cheerleaders practicing at Lincoln High School in Portland. Several cheerleaders, wearing “Lincoln” sweaters, jump into the air (negative 4 of 4).

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).

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.

This photograph depicts a boxer posed in front of a painted background on a wooden floor. The background is of trees, foliage and clouds. The boxer stands with his feet slightly staggered, arms bent and his fists in front of his chest. He is wearing dark laced ankle boots, dark socks, light-colored leggings, and a scarf or belt with an abstract star print worn around his waist. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

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.

Softball player Margaret Dobson playing for the Vanport College baseball team. She sits on a bench with her male team members, yelling towards the field and wearing a Vanport uniform. One man on the bench is holding a camera while another is wearing catcher gear. Dobson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (negative 2 of 7).

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.

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 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.