I and E (Information and Education) Sportsreel Reel 1 · Part 2

Description

The original agency catalog description reads: Synopsis: 1. Olympic trials - the "Navy's Admirals," winners of the '52 Olympics train for the '56 Olympics. Competing against other leading crews in Syracuse, New York, the "Admirals" win to represent the U.S. in the Olympics. 2. Olympic tryouts - male in track, shot put, high hurdles and high jump are highlighted; on the distaff side, swimming and diving competitions are shown. The victors will represent the U.S. 3. The lighter side - Democrat and Republican members of Congress play their annual baseball game at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Republicans win 8-7. 4. Rugby is played in Florence, Italy, and anything goes. 5. U.S. Open - Middlecoff wins. 6. Ride 'em cowboy - the annual rodeo is held at Livermore, California. 7. All-star game - highlights of the All-Star Baseball Game between the National and American League. National League wins 7-3. An animated sequence defines the rights and responsibilities of freedom. Purpose: Shows highlights of major sports events.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Series

Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings on Five Decades of U.S. Military Activities Around the World