Precautions taken to prevent diseases in New York, United States. Bar diagrams show the deaths in 1890 due to diphtheria before the use of antitoxin and significant reduction in the death toll after its use in 1920.
The Woodward Stakes at the Aqueduct Racetrack (11000 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11420, United States) in New York. 50,000 racing fans watch as the race begins. Spectators in the stands. The race in progress. Breeder Edith W. Bancroft's colt Damascus with jockey Bill Shoemaker wins the race. People watch with binoculars.
Automobiles blessed by priests of Shrine Church of St. Christopher (11 Gale Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510, United States) in Baldwin, New York. A board of Shrine Church of Saint Christopher, patron saint of motorist confraternity. The priest of the church stands at the entrance gate with other members of the church. A long line of automobile passes from the Shrine Church of St. Christopher, patron saint of motorist confraternity. The priests of the church spray holy water for the long life of the machines.
World's Heavyweight boxing championship at Madison Square Garden in New York, United States. People outside the garden to watch the bout. German Boxer Max Schmeling walks in and people gathered around him. People purchase tickets for the boxing bout from a counter. A hand holds two tickets of the bout which reads James J Braddock vs Max Schmeling. Large sign at the Madison Square Garden Bowl advertising the boxing match. Sweeping views of the empty Madison Square Garden Bowl arena in Long Island City. Only one spectator seated in the stands.
Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York, United States. Spectators stand to watch the race. Horses on track. Few Spectators seated in the stand. The race starts. Women look through binoculars. A young girls looks at the race through binoculars. War Admiral wins the race despite a injury in the heel and breaks the record of Man o' War. Jockey on the horse back. Jockey being awarded the winner's trophy.
Cars being blessed in St. Christopher's Day ceremonies. Catholic priests bless nearly five thousand motorists and their cars on Saint Christopher Day at Saint Christopher's Church (11 Gale Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510, United States) in Baldwin in New York. Cars are anointed with holy oil, as they pass by the church in a day long procession. Boys riding bicycles are also blessed.
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