Archers Show Ball Players (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ATLANTIC MIXUP: When the S.S. American Farmer was damaged in a collision off the English coast, a salvage argument arose. A British steamer took the Farmer in tow. Then an American crew took over. The Farmer arrives in Falmouth, England—a bone of contention. 2. NEW AIR MONARCH: FORT WORTH, TX - Newest bombing plane stands five stories high, has a range of 10,000 miles with 30 tons of bombs. It is test flown with results "beyond expectations." 3. LESSON IN DEMOCRACY: COBURG, GERMANY - GI's play host to German youngsters in an all-day sports carnival . . . They share their candy rations with the kids and teach lessons in democratic sportsmanship. 4. PRESIDENTIAL PROMENADE: Mr. Truman, hale and hearty in his sixties, wears out photographers and newsmen as he strides briskly around the capital for a fast two miles during his morning constitutional. 5. BRAZIL HONORS IKE: RIO DE JANEIRO - Climaxing a triumphal visit to Brazil, General Eisenhower visits Brazil's military academy and reviews its crack corps of cadets. 6. ARCHERS SHOW BALL PLAYERS: YANKEE STADIUM - Girl archers, displaying the skill of Indians in the Canyon Passage days, show what they can do, while admiring big leaguers watch the modern Annie Oaklies. 7. MEET MISS VENUS: CONEY ISLAND - Sixty beauties pass in review before a critical jury of talent experts. The winner, besides getting a cash prize, wins a screen test. 8. AQUATIC RODEO: HERMOSA BEACH, CA - It's the seventh running of the national aquaplane race, with top-flight contestants from all over the country. Twelve men and three women stage a real three-mile thriller. (LOCAL – CANADA) LIVESTOCK FOR EUROPE. (LOCAL – CANADA) WATER SHOW.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library