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Excesses of sports passion (colour litho)
2778517 Excesses of sports passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excesses of sports passion. The spectators of a football game in a city in Ohio (United States), not satisfied with the progress of the game, have tumultuously invaded the field. But soon they had to get out of it... crying, because the policemen, having seen themselves overwhelmed by the crowd of shrewd people, launched some tear gas bombs. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 6 December 1936.); © Look and Learn
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Excesses of Sports Passion - A Chaotic Scene Unfolds in Ohio
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. This photo print, titled "Excesses of sports passion" captures a tumultuous moment during a football game in an Ohio city back in 1936. The spectators, driven by their insatiable desire for excitement and dissatisfaction with the progress of the game, have stormed onto the field, creating chaos and disorder. However, their unruly behavior is short-lived as the overwhelmed policemen take action to regain control. In an attempt to disperse the crowd of cunning individuals, tear gas bombs are launched into the air. The once boisterous scene quickly turns into one filled with cries and tears as people scramble to escape from the effects of this powerful gas. The image showcases not only the excessive fervor that can be ignited by sports but also highlights how swiftly authorities must intervene when passions run amok. It serves as a reminder that even within our most beloved pastimes, there exists a fine line between enthusiasm and excess. Beltrame Achille's masterful illustration for Courier Sunday on December 6th, 1936 perfectly encapsulates this chaotic moment in history. Through his skilled use of color lithography techniques, he brings to life both the explosive energy of passionate fans and the dramatic response required to restore order. This fascinating piece from Bridgeman Images offers us a glimpse into an era where sporting events could ignite such intense emotions that they spilled over into riotous scenes like this one – reminding us just how deeply ingrained sports can be within society's fabric.
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