“Tom Greene” Trims “Betsy Ann” in Annual Ohio River Classic (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. “TOM GREENE” TRIMS “BETSY ANN” IN ANNUAL OHIO RIVER CLASSIC: CINCINNATI, OH - Thousands line up along the banks of the stream to watch old-time steamboats race — Winner of 22-mile contest, run in two hours, is showered with flowers by his admiring friends. 2. ENACT PIONEER DAYS IN 133rd ANNIVERSARY OF SPANISH MISSION: SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA - Old glories of the state are staged in a “Pageant of the Past” — Entire countryside participates, wearing antique costumes — Cowboys and Indians, gay caballeros and troubadours, depict picturesque life of early occupancy by the Dons. 3. DESTROY GIANT STACK TO PAVE WAY FOR BIG INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM: BENWOOD, WV - Brick foundation of chimney, built in 1872, is pulled away and dynamite inserted — Blast lifts great structure into the air and 333,000 bricks, weighing many tons, crash to the earth. 4. HOUND DOGS COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES IN SUMMER ’COON CHASE: TOLEDO, OH - Fanciers enter their pets in a hunt that shows plenty of speed — Expert animals trial and tree their prey in quick time. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 5. GENZANO, ITALY - Street carpeted with flowers! — Gorgeous rug of blossoms features annual fete of Corpus Domini. 6. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Aquaplaners thrill with odd feats! — Experts perform in Quaker City water sports. 7. DEAUVILLE, FRANCE - Ancient “lizzies” race! — Old cars attain thrilling speed of 12 miles an hour in unusual contest. 8. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - “Floating zoo” returns! — Millionaire brings strange tropical beasties from trip to Galapagos. 9. SPEEDS AT 75 MILES AN HOUR TO SMASH MOTORBIKE RECORD: DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN - Daring riders swoop down mountain roads through thick mists, disregarding danger, in Senior Tourist Trophy race — Won by W.L. Handley. 10. LEAPS FROM 110-FOOT PLATFORM TO POOL OF BLAZING GASOLINE: BROOKLYN, NY - Earl McDonald sets the surface of the water ablaze and then jumps into it to cool off. 11. WORLD’S ENDURANCE FLYING MARK BROKEN BY HUNTER BOTHERS: CHICAGO, IL - Monoplane smashes previous record of 420 hours in the air and continues flight, although nearly forced to descend through lack of gas and difficulty of refueling in the darkness.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library