Jones Wins U.S. Open After Sensational Holing of 40-Ft. Putt (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. JONES WINS U.S. OPEN AFTER SENSATIONAL HOLING OF 40-FT. PUTT: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - “Our Own Bobby” clinches world’s title with marvelous shot at the last hole in Northwest meet after returning from his triumphs in England where he was victor in two championship matches. 2. GUNNERY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATED WITH QUAINT NAVAL TATTOO: PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - Searchlight pageant in honor of one hundredth anniversary of the great sea fighters’ school, held at Whale Island — Depicts evolution of warfare on the ocean from the period of bows and arrows of the Fourteenth Century up to the big guns of today. 3. FLAMES DESTROY HUGE TANK HOUSE IN 5-ALARM BLAZE: CHICAGO, IL - Fire rages all day and dense clouds of smoke spread over “The Loop” making entire down-town section hazy — Caused by acetylene torch hitting pocket of oil. 4. HAIL KING CHRISTIAN AT 1,000th BIRTHDAY OF ARCTIC DOMAIN: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - Royalty of Denmark and the Crown Prince of Sweden present at ceremonies attending the opening of Parliament — Unusual scenes show the law-making body of the year 930 in contrast with the solons of today. 5. WOMEN’S TENNIS TITLE WON FOR 4th YEAR BY HELEN WILLS MOODY: WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - She is welcomed home to America after taking fast and furious singles championship match across the water. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 6. NEW YORK, NY - Dusky belles compete! — Darktown strutters vie for Harlem beauty crown. 7. ENNS, AUSTRIA - shoot rapids on skis! — Water walkers defy whirlpools in new sport. 8. BERLIN, GERMANY - Hoch, der Maxie! — Schmeling tastes popular acclaim upon his return to the old home town. 9. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Brave death for a thrill! — Daredevils loop-the-loop in aerial automobiles. 10. SCHOOLBOYS SHATTER NON-STOP BIKE MARK; STILL GOING STRONG: HACKENSACK, NJ - Jackson High School students pedaling around cinder track after smashing endurance records — A bottle of milk between spurts keeps ’em going. 11. SPILLS FEATURE FURIOUS RACE IN FAMOUS FETE: SIENA, ITALY - “Sport of Kings” held in city ever since 1650 and believed to have been the first track contest of all time — Now takes place in public square and each ward has its own entry.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library