Navy recruits, standing in a line, take oaths of allegiance during half-time at a University of Oregon versus St. Mary’s Navy football game, in Portland. Occurring at Multnomah Stadium, a crowd can be seen seated at the far end of the field under a large overhang. Two Navy members in uniform stand in front of a microphone, one with a raised right arm. At the far end of the field is a banner that reads “Make a Cinch Bet Against the Axis, Buy War Bonds Every Pay Day” (negative 3 of 4).

Navy recruits, standing in a line, take oaths of allegiance during half-time at a University of Oregon versus St. Mary’s Navy football game, in Portland. Occurring at Multnomah Stadium, a crowd can be seen seated at the far end of the field under a large overhang. Two Navy soldiers in uniform stand in front of the line of new recruits (negative 2 of 4).

A crowd of children at a baseball park in Portland (Vaughn Street Park?). As part of the “Knothole Gang” the children received special ticket packages to attend games. Above the seating area is a long row of advertisements (negative 1 of 5).

A crowd of children at a baseball park in Portland (Vaughn Street Park?). As part of the “Knothole Gang” the children received special ticket packages to attend games. This photograph was published on page B-1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1943 (negative 2 of 5).

A crowd of children at a baseball park in Portland (Vaughn Street Park?). As part of the “Knothole Gang” the children received special ticket packages to attend games. One of the children is wearing a sweater with a patch, reading “Creston Jr. Gray(?)” while another is eating a hot dog (negative 4 of 5).

A baseball player for the San Francisco Seals runs towards a base, while a Portland Beaver bends downward to make a catch. A ref (?) stands next to the Beaver player. Wooden bleachers, advertising signs, and a large sign above a building reading “Montgomery Ward & Co,” can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 5).

An aerial view of a fire at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. Smoke can be seen rising from the building, with burn damage on the roof (negative 2 of 5).

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).

A unidentified cheerleader in front of a crowd at a University of Oregon vs. University of Texas football game at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. “Rally” is written across the back of her sweater, and she is holding pom-poms in both hands. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 28, 1947 (negative 13 of 18).

People on the field at a football game between Oregon State College and UCLA, at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. A marching band can be seen performing, while several referees watch from the sidelines. At the far side of the field is the clubhouse for the Multnomah Athletic Club (negative 2 of 14).

Seated fans at a football game between Oregon State College and UCLA, at Multnomah Stadium in Portland. A related story was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 9, 1947 (negative 1 of 14).

An aerial view of a football stadium at University of Oregon in Eugene, during a game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College. Players can be seen on the field, with spectators in the stands. The Willamette River can be seen in the distance (negative 1 of 3).

An aerial photograph of an opening baseball game at Vaughn Street Park in Portland. The stands appear to be full of spectators, and buildings and streets can be seen around the stadium at N.W. Vaughn Street and N.W. 24th Avenue (negative 1 of 4).

Betty Evans, Lind and Pomeroy Florists softball team player, throwing a softball (most likely at Vaughn Street Park). Evans leans down on one knee after throwing a ball. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 15, 1948 (negative 2 of 3).

An aerial view showing Multnomah Stadium in Portland, during a football game between the University of Oregon and the University of Southern California. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 17, 1948 (negative 1 of 3).

An aerial view of a football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College at Bell Field in Corvallis. People can be seen on the field and filling the stands (negative 1 of 2).

An aerial view, looking north, showing Multnomah Stadium in Portland, and the surrounding neighborhood. Two sides of the field are surrounded by covered stadium seating, with the Multnomah Athletic Club building at the far end. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 13 of 14).

An “Oregon City Jaycees” float at the Portland Rose Festival, at the Multnomah Stadium. People on the float are dressed as matadors, with a bull made of flowers. An audience fills the stands in the distance (negative 15 of 19).

A Portland Rose Festival parade float for the American Red Cross during a parade at Multnomah Stadium. Other floats and Multnomah Stadium can be seen in the background (negative 10 of 19).

A Timber Carnival float at the Portland Rose Festival. Men is matching costumes, each holding an ax, are kneeling in front of the float. An audience can be seen in the background, at Multnomah Stadium (negative 11 of 19).

The Butte Band (likely from Butte, Montana), performing at Multnomah Stadium at the Portland Rose Festival. Taken at night and looking downward from the stands, the band is in formation on a field, with a line of majorettes in the distance (negative 3 of 8).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. Several players are jumping into the air to catch a ball. A packed stadium audience can be seen at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 11 of 18).

University of Oregon students at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, during a football between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. The students (cheerleaders?) are holding signs that appear to be advertising for homecoming, reading “follow the crowd to Eugene” and “Let’s go to Eugene, Nov 18-19.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 3 of 18).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. Several players are jumping into the air to catch a ball. The brick clubhouse building for the Multnomah Athletic Club, and a packed audience, can be seen at the far side of the field (negative 17 of 18).

Football players on a field at Multnomah Stadium during a game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. One player holds the ball, as another jumps through the air to make a tackle. A packed stadium audience can be seen at the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 6, 1949 (negative 4 of 18).

An injured player during a football game between the University of Oregon and the University of California, Berkeley. Medics are holding the head and leg of the player. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 1, 1950 (negative 13 of 19).

A football game between the University of Oregon and University of California, Berkeley, at Multnomah Civic Stadium in Portland. Players can be seen tackling one another on the field, with a large audience in the distance. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 1, 1950 (negative 6 of 19).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium for the Portland Rose Festival. An audience is seated in covered bleachers as flower decorated floats gather in the central field area (negative 18 of 29).