Islam, at 20-1, Sets New Track Record in “Miami Handicap” (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ISLAM, AT 20-1, SETS NEW TRACK RECORD IN “MIAMI HANDICAP”: HIALEAH, FL - 30,000 spectators get big surprise when he forges ahead on home stretch and comes in first in speedy race — Betters jubilant over winning at big odds. 2. HOOVER HEADS BIG HOME TOWN TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON: ALEXANDRIA, VA - President and Mrs. Hoover attend anniversary celebration with Gov. John G. Pollard and other notables — Richmond Blues head big parade in which the army, navy and field artillery are represented. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. PAMPLONA, SPAIN - Thousands dance in grotesque “Parade of the Giants” at San Fermin fiesta. 4. DORCHESTER, MA - 12 babies at once! — This Yankee mother believes in developing the home. 5. CHICAGO, IL - But this mother scorns babies for the primrose path of jazz. 6. 100 BATTLE AT OARS IN RECORD WESTERN CREW TRYOUTS: SEATTLE, WA - Shell crews at University of Washington keep coaches busy — Given daily practice on glassy surface of Lake Washington — Hope to pick winners against California and Eastern Universities. 7. TEAR GAS GUNS FOIL “BANDITS” IN SHAM BANK HOLDUP: PITTSBURGH, PA - State bankers in convention see demonstration of new method of protecting banks from robbers — The gas is harmless but acts instantaneously. 8. DRIVE OLD CARS TO FINAL DOOM IN DASH OVER PRECIPICE: AMARILLO, TX - State officials solve problem of getting rid of abandoned automobiles by pushing them over a steep cliff where they are dashed to pieces. 9. EQUINE CATAPULTS BAFFLE COWBOYS IN MID-WINTER RODEO: PHOENIX, AZ - Bucking broncos prove to be living dynamite and hurl riders high into air — Crowds cheer as many experts “bite the dust.” 10. GIRL MAT GLADIATOR WINS SMASHING BOUT WITH MAN RIVAL: CHICAGO, IL - (Exclusive Pictures) Female of the species proves more deadly than male in fierce wrestling match and is accorded thunderous applause by enthusiastic crowds. 11. BLIMP SAVES ARMY HERO FROM BAY IN DARING RESCUE TEST: OFF NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Rope ladder is lowered into water while ship is traveling at 30 miles an hour — Swimmer grasps it and climbs to safety aboard dirigible.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library