The Hambletonian (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. HUGHES AND BREWSTER CLASH: WASHINGTON - Charges and counter-charges fly during the Senate group's investigation of the $40,000,000 war-plane contracts. Howard Hughes accuses Senator Brewster of mis-statements; and Brewster takes the stand to refute the charge. 2A/B. THE HAMBLETONIAN: GOSHEN, NY - Harness racing's blue-ribbon event, The Hambletonian, becomes history before 19,000 racing fans, as Hoot Mon annexes two out of the three heats to win the coveted trophy. Hoot Mon defeats the favored Rodney, and sets a new event record. / FERRIER WINS ST. PAUL OPEN: ST. PAUL - (Exclusive) Big Jim Ferrier of Chicago holes out with a four-under par 68 in the play-off of the Saint Paul Open tourney to beat young Freddy Haas of New Orleans. There's some amazing shooting along the way—and plenty of laughs! (LOCAL – CANADA) DISPLACED PERSONS ARRIVE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library