The America's Cup (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: THE AMERICA'S CUP The greatest spectacle in Yachting - the defense of the AMERICA'S CUP by the United States - draws a huge flotilla to the waters off Newport, R.I. The President is among the spectators as the U.S.'s "Weatherly" downs Australia's "Gretel" in the first of the series of four out of seven races. The wind, blowing at eighteen knots is too much for the "Gretel" who follows the "Weatherly" home by 3:46 minutes. HONOR DAG HAMMARSKJOLD ON ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH The United Nations honors the memory of the martyr to the cause of peace. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson and other dignitaries unveil a plaque in honor of the Secretary-General who was killed while on a peace mission to the Congo. RELIEF PUSHED FOR EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS The aftermath of one of the worst disasters in modern times. Heroic relief work is underway in Iran to take care of more than 100,000 homeless in the wake of an earthquake that killed more than 10,000 persons. SPORTS PRO FOOTBALL KICK-OFF The Baltimore Colts come from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Rams, 30 to 27, at Baltimore. Johnny Unitas stars as the Colts get a break in the final seconds as the Rams fumble and the Colts recover to score and win.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library