The Loyola Lions in a huddle on the Coliseum field before a game against the Galloping Gaels of St. Mary's. The Gaels were the eventual victor, with a score of 13 to 7.
The Loyola Lions in a huddle on the Coliseum field before a game against the Galloping Gaels of St. Mary's. The Gaels were the eventual victor, with a score of 13 to 7.
Former boxing world champion and now referee Max Baer stands between George Godfrey, "the black shadow of Leiperville" (left), and Hank Hankinson during a boxing match between the two men at Olympic Auditorium. Hankinson was the winner of the match after Godfrey threw in the towel in the 8th round. Godfrey's loss was attributed to his age
Pat "Popeye" O'Brien, former wrestler and later referee, sitting at a desk looking at a piece of paper. Popeye nickname comes from his physical likeness to the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man
Herb (Herbert Russell) Dana was a referee for college football. He was the commissioner of officials of the old Pacific Coast Conference for seven years during the 1930s and worked most of the important grid games on the Coast including several t Rose Bowls.
The camera looks across the Coliseum's field during a football game between UCLA and St. Mary's. At center, a UCLA player (white jersey) and a St. Mary's player (dark jersey) both appear to await a pass. Behind and to the right of them, a football sails in the air towards them. Players from both teams and a referee stand spread across the field behind them. Crowds fill the Coliseum's stands, which stretch across the background.