Football—Army Upsets Michigan (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ATLANTIC PACT / WESTERN NATIONS GIRD FOR DEFENSE: WASHINGTON & ENGLAND - Historic events for the Western democracies, Defense delegates of the signatory powers gather to discuss their mutual defenses and to hear U.S. Defense Secretary Johnson. President Truman affixes his signature to the military aid program (MAP) which provides billions in arms to Western Europe. Meanwhile, in England, bombers and fighter planes test Britain's air defenses in spectacular mock raids. 2A/B/C. FOOTBALL—ARMY UPSETS MICHIGAN: ANN ARBOR - The biggest upset of the year! The Army Cadets defeat the Michigan Wolverines, 21-7, and write finis to the longest winning streak in major college football in 25 years. / U.S.C., OHIO STATE TIE: LOS ANGELES - The Buckeyes of Ohio State and the Trojans of Southern Cal. fight to a thrilling 13-13 tie as 63,000 whoop it up. One of the big games of the week, and a thriller from start to finish. / NAVY OVERCOMES DUKE: ANNAPOLIS - With the score 14-14 going into the final period, the Midshipmen gridders rally to beat a favored Duke team, 28-14, and for the first time in four years win two games in a row. (LOCAL – DALLAS & OKLAHOMA CITY) OKLAHOMA TOPS TEXAS (LOCAL – CANADA) MISS CANADA IV BREAKS NORTH AMERICAN SPEED RECORD. (LOCAL – CANADA) SCHUMAN & BEVIN VISIT DOMINION.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library