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During WWII, a child sells candied fruit on the street, probably in Yunnan. Local people in China, including a young candied fruit seller selling candied haws fruit on bamboo skewers. A reverse of this image can be seen in the Wozniak collection here.
A runner crosses the finish line at a track meet in China during WWII, on October 23, 1944.
Col. Richard Wise (left) receives the prize--a spittoon "Piss-pot" at a horse race arranged at Guilin during WWII.
Col. Richard Wise (holding reins) wins the prize--a spittoon "Piss-pot" at a horse race arranged at Guilin during WWII.
A women poses with a mule at a "race" arranged at Guilin during WWII.
An American GI whispers encouragement to a donkey at a "race" arranged at Guilin during WWII.
A GI buys a ticket to bet on a horse race arranged at Guilin during WWII, while a local lady waits in line. The betting was "pari mutuels" wagering, to be split among all winners.
Recreation: GIs do a tortoise and the hare race, possibly at a charity event. In China during WWII.