1. Measures 8" x 10". Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion, looks down at a floored Jim Jeffries in this 1910 modern print. Johnson won the "Fight of the Century" by knockout in the 15th round. On the Reverse: Typed description, "Johnson-Jeffries; Jeffries down as Johnson looks on" hand written in pencil and pen, Sporting News Collection hologram.
2. Measures 8" x 10". Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant, leans against the ropes immediately after knocking out the middle-weight champion Stanley Ketchel in this reproduction of a 1909 image. On the Reverse: Sporting News Collection hologram.
3. Measures 7" x 9". This modern print shows Jack Johnson looming over a downed Jim Jeffries during the "Fight of the Century" in Reno, Nevada in 1910. On the Reverse: International New Photos photographer's credit, "Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno 7-4-1910" hand written in pencil, editor's markings, Sporting News Collection hologram.
4. Measures 8" x 10". World heavyweight champ, Jack Johnson, is shown training in this 1909 modern print. On the Reverse: Affixed magazine page highlighting Johnson's victory over Stanley Ketchell, affixed negatives, Sporting News Collection hologram. (01620)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Sporting News newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News and includes the official Sporting News hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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