The World of Sports — One-Man Tennis Tried (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MILITARY TRAINING URGED: PRINCETON, NJ - Accompanied by Prof. Einstein, Gen. Eisenhower, former-Pres. Hoover, and other dignitaries, Pres. Truman takes part in commencement exercises at Princeton University. Receiving an honorary law degree, the President issues a strong appeal for adoption of a universal military training program. 2. GLOBAL AIR FLIGHTS BEGIN: NEW YORK - A Pan American "Clipper" takes off from LaGuardia Field on the first leg of a new round-the-world passenger service. City and airline officials bid Godspeed to the plane and well known publishers making the trip. 3. NEW FALL HATS TAKE BOW: NEW YORK - (Exclusive) Florence Reichman displays her collection of Fall millinery inspired by the new U-I picture, "Ivy," starring Joan Fontaine. Milady will be definitely a la mode when topped with these alluring creations. 4A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — ONE-MAN TENNIS TRIED: FOREST HILLS, NY - Bobby Riggs plays tennis with an invisible partner. This one-man tennis game, devised in Australia, proves unbeatable. Every time you hit the ball, it comes right back to you. / JAP WRESTLERS BATTLE: TOKYO - "Sumo" wrestling is strictly Oriental, and strictly unique. Some of these grunt-and-groan boys have looks which would kill, not to mention the novel holds and clinches they use. / SPILLS MAR BIKE RACE: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - A veritable plague of bone-jarring spills follows the speed demons in this thrilling cycle classic. Bad weather makes the course slippery, and down they come. It hurts just to watch. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO) MISS CALIFORNIA CHOSEN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library