Lizzies of Long Ago Make Last Bow in Public (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1929)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. MRS. COOLIDGE CHRISTENS CRUISER “NORTHAMPTON”: QUINCY, MA - Sponsors warship named after home town of the former President. Mrs. Coolidge breaks a bottle of mineral water over the bow. The “Northampton:” 10,000 tons and one of six of her class. 2. LIZZIES OF LONG AGO MAKE LAST BOW IN PUBLIC: BRIDGEVILLE, PA - “Ash Can Handicap” brings out prize assortment of ancient rattlers. The race is run backwards. A junk man’s delight. Daredevils stage a head-on collision — watch closely! 3. MEXICO’S CONGRESS IS OPENED BY PRESIDENT: MEXCIO CITY, MEXICO - Escorted by guards, E. Portes Gil presents his annual Governmental report. Accompanied by Ministers of State the President reaches the Capitol. The Presidential party leaves. 4. BOBBY JONES “GOES BOOM” IN AMATEUR GOLF CLASH: PEBBLE BEACH, CA - Famous Atlanta star is beaten by Johnny Goodman, Omaha unknown, in first round of National Championship match. Bobby tries hard. Oh, well! You can’t win all the time. (Except Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston) 5. 208 PAIRS OF TWINS IN “DOUBLES” ROUNDUP: ALBANY, OR - Old and young strive for prizes in unique annual contest. The oldest: the Phillips brothers, 79 years. Making you see double. Who’s Who? 6. NAVY SHOWS HOW PLANE HOOKS ON DIRIGIBLE: LAKEHURST, NJ - (Official Pictures) Government, for first time, reveals device on “Los Angeles” that catches machine in flight Official Pictures. These are the only pictures ever taken of the airplane “trigger” on board the airship. 7. ODDITIES IN TO-DAY’S NEWS: MARLAND, OK - Champion terrapin wins derby at furious speed of one mile an hour. And they’re off! One of them goes back to telephone. The winner — His owner collected $6,000 in wagers. 8. SHOW FEATHERED ARISTOCRATS: SACRAMENTO, CA - Silver Lace Polish fowls are feature of Western poultry exhibit. A chicken fancier shows off two white turkeys. Toulese geese — Mr. Goose tries to flirt. 9. A REAL BIG LEAGUER: ATLANTA, GA - New member of “Cracker” baseball team is tallest in the world. He is Henry Mullins, 13 years old, 7 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 204 pounds. He ought to belong to the Giants. If he falls down at third base he can reach to home plate. 10. BABY HAS 40th BIRTHDAY: HAMBURG, GERMANY - Pigmy hippo, in German zoo, celebrates anniversary. He still has young ideas. And there’s nothing the matter with his appetite. 11. WINS PIKE’S PEAK DASH FOR THIRD TIME: PIKE’S PEAK, CO - Glen Schultz sets record in hazardous race up the 14,000 foot mountain. More than 12 miles of twists and turns. Where an accident means almost certain death. A dangerous corner. (LOCAL - LOS ANGELES) GERMAN WARSHIP IS WEST COAST VISITOR: SAN DIEGO, CA - “Emden,” named after famous World War fighter, makes first call in U.S. port. She is being used as a training ship. Consul Hagen pays his respects to Captain Von de la Perriere. (LOCAL - BUFFALO) CHRISTEN PLANES THAT WILL SEEK ENDURANCE MARK: BUFFALO, NY - Men and machines are now ready for grueling try after world’s record. Edith Stark breaks the first bottle over the refueling ship, “News Reporter.” The Ellen Wilkes baptizes the endurance plane, “The Buffalo Evening News.” The pilots and the sponsors Merle Molthrop and Jack Little. George Langille, pilot of the refueling plane. (LOCAL - PHILADELPHIA AND WASHINGTON) GEORGETWON FOOTBALL TEAN TRAINS ON BEACH: OCEAN CITY, NJ - Lou Little coaches his boys to the tune of the sad sea waves. Captain Money and the Coach. Captain Mooney has two brothers on the team, Philip and William. Digging in. How they shade the sand off their feet. (LOCAL - BOSTON) BOSTON COLLEGE GRID TEAM SHOWS NEW STUNTS: NEWTON, ME - Coach Joe McKenney introduces novel training methods as football practice begins. Jere are Mr. Mckenney and Captain Pat Creedon. First come mental gymnastics. Then a grass drill full of new twists. They learn how to hug. Rapid fire kickoffs — another new one.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library