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Sports: California, Browns vs. Rams
Sports: California, Browns vs. Rams VS professional football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. VO says this is the championship match. Otto Graham and the Browns score passing touchdown. QB Norm VanBrocklin (Van Brocklin) passes to Tom Fears, who keeps running despite a defender clinging to him and almost scores; a teammate makes the rushing TD. Graham makes a long running play. Carpenter rushes for a score. 1950s types applaud and cheer in the stands. VanBrocklin to Fears again, and this time Fears scores.
1951 Sports Highlights.
1951 Sports Highlights. In a big year of sports, thrills and chills and spills provided plenty of spectator appeal, and from the tops of these, the editors of Universal newsreel select the most exciting sport events of 1951. Montage of various summer and winter sports scenes. Baseball: The story-book pennant finish of the New York Giants was one of the big sporting highlights of 1951. Climax to a dramatic race between the Dodgers and Durocher's 'miracle team' was the third play-off game, in which Bobby Thompson blasted his ninth-inning home run. Wow, you should see these players jump and skip like boys, so excited. Close shots men in the stands (spectators) cheering excitedly. Team carries player on its shoulders (presumably Bobby Thompson). Basketball: The big titans of the court, Brigham Young and Kentucky, were overshadowed by the story bigger than basketball itself -- the scandals that broke into the headlines. Football: Football had its scandal, too, with the West Point dismissals that wiped out a once-mighty grid team. But then there was Princeton's Dick Kazmaier, no. 42, hero of the season. Horse Racing: The richest Kentucky Derby in history brought a hitherto-unknown long-shot to the fore. Count Turf, hitting the jackpot, with slow-motion scenes recording his stunning upset victory. Golf: VS Ben Hogan golfing at Birmingham, posing with trophy. Boxing: The two-fisted drama of 1951 in boxing was the rise to power of the veteran Jersey Joe Walcott, who defeated Ezzard Charles to win the heavyweight title at Pittsburgh. Track and Field: Top man in the track & field was the 'skyclimbing parson' - Rev. Bob Richards of California, becoming the second man in history to top 15 feet in the pole vault. The athlete's celebration on achieving this goal is shown is slow motion. Jumping for joy.
Eisenhower: Sen. Lodge Tosses Ike's Hat in GOP Ring
Eisenhower: Sen. Lodge Tosses Ike's Hat in GOP Ring Sign over doorway, "Eisenhower Headquarters," with two American flags flanking the door. Two female legs with pro-Ike slogans written on them (I like Ike, etc.), tilt up. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., speaks at a press conference to reporters, a large photo of General Dwight Eisenhower behind him: " General Eisenhower has personally assured me that he is a Republican. His name therefore cannot be entered as a Democratic candidate in the New Hampshire primary or elsewhere." Includes shot of one reporter in audience apparently asking a question (no SOF). Campaign.
State of Union: Truman Warns War Is Still a Threat.
State of Union: Truman Warns War Is Still a Threat. In his State of the Union address before the reconvened Congress, President Harry S Truman warns the U.S. of the ever-present menace of aggression, and calls for a united effort in an election year to strive for strength and unity. Mr. Truman also blasts Russia's refusal to accept the West's disarmament program. Truman arrives with Congressmen and Senators applauding. Truman speaks (SOF) about the proposal for disarmament that had been brought to the United Nations, says that until the Soviet Union accepts this plan, the U.S. has no choice but to build its defenses. "The world still walks in the shadow of another world war." The President talks about the need for strength, says that moral strength is the most vital. Applause at end of speech.
The Sea Wins: Enterprise Sinks Despite Heroic Fight.
The Sea Wins: Enterprise Sinks Despite Heroic Fight Courageous Captain Kurt Carlsen, who stuck to his foundering ship the 'Flying Enterprise' during anxious days following a hurricane, is rescued when the freighter finally goes down, only fifty miles from harbor and safety. Late news films show terrific waves lashing the crippled ship, from which Capt. Carlsen radios his plight to U.S. destroyer. Shots from sea and from air of the listing ship on the waves. Shots on board of the crew doing something unknown (they pack a tube with something; one sailor fires a gun that shoots off something attached to a string; not sure what they're doing). Audio track include the captain's voice communicating by radio. POV from on board ship as waves wash onto the deck. Crippled ship in stormy seas.
Hero's Welcome: Falmouth Overwhelms Skipper of Enterprise.
Hero's Welcome: Falmouth Overwhelms Skipper of Enterprise. It's a hero's welcome for Captain Kurt Carlsen of the 'Flying Enterprise.' The doughty skipper who stuck with his crippled freighter for 13 days is overwhelmed by the reception tendered him a Falmouth. Spectacular films of the sinking of the stricken ship, plunging to the bottom in 240 feet of water. VS listing ship beginning to sink in rough seas, cargo and other debris all around. LS of a destroyer in rough seas. The crippled ship finally goes under and sends up a spray of water. VS Carlsen arriving at ceremony, carrying flowers while escorted by local dignitaries; members of his family and the press await. Carlsen speaks at microphones to the admiring crowd, says he regrets not bringing the ship back, thanks his supporters. Group of newsreel cameramen operate their cameras. Brief interview; "What are you going to do now?", to which Carlsen replies, "I'm going to sleep." The captain and others walk through a waving, cheering crowd.
Churchill: Prime Minister Confers with Canadian Leaders.
Churchill: Prime Minister Confers with Canadian Leaders. Arriving from the U.S., the British prime minister looks hale and hearty as he begins a short visit in the Dominion. Canadian Prime Minister Saint Laurent greets the venerable statesman who directs the destiny of the empire. Kind of heartwarming shot of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, with cane in hand, exiting building, turning and doffing his hat to acknowledge the cheering crowd on the streets. Citizens and press photographers greet Churchill as he arrives at Parliament. Wreath laying at memorial to Canada's war dead, then Churchill looks at names of the dead. Narrator speaks of Churchill's role in uniting English-speaking nations for any future conflict.
News in Brief: G.I. Jane Joins Up.
News in Brief: G.I. Jane Joins Up. New York honors women in the armed forces. Hundreds of young women rush to join in one of the four branches of service open to their sex, following colorful parade of WACs, WAVEs and other snappy marchers in recruit drive rally. VS parade: men march with American flags, military women in uniform march. Dignitaries watching the parade include New York's Mayor Impellitteri, actress Helen Hayes, and Mrs. Anna Rosenberg, apparently assistant Secretary of Defense (sex roles, politics, government, working woman). More women are sworn in to the military; the new recruits are mainly young and a racial mix of African American and various Caucasians.
News in Brief: New York City, Frankie And Ava Step Out
News in Brief: New York City, Frankie And Ava Step Out Frank Sinatra and his new bride, lovely Ava Gardner, appear for the first time since their marriage, at a premier of new U-I picture, 'Meet Danny Wilson,' in which Mr. Sinatra is the star. Frank and Ava talk with reporter holding microphone. The newlyweds pose with Milton Berle, who kisses Ava and makes a funny face. Reporter talks with Dagmar (???), a blond woman. Robert Preston (with facial hair). Frank Sinatra's parents (?) chat and smile with Frank and Ava. Celebrity couple.
Korea Heroes: 27 Destroyer Crew Members Decorated.
Korea Heroes: 27 Destroyer Crew Members Decorated. For gallantry in action when their destroyer, U.S.S. Walke, was damaged during action off Wonsan, Korea, 27 members of destroyer crew are decorated during homecoming ceremony. VS the ceremony with medals being pinned on, camera getting shots of the heroes posing, etc. Back in Korea, meanwhile, blood donations from civilians and military men, including crew of carrier 'Boxer,' go far to save lives of Yanks wounded in combat. Aerial shots of the ship with people standing on deck in formation of the number "2377." VS men giving blood. VS men unloading donated blood from helicopter out in the field in Korea. A few rather dark shots inside medical tent (MASH?), including what seems to be a pint of blood (patient not in frame). TLS medical staff (doctors, probably), one wearing an undershirt, tend to a patient.
News in Brief: Italy Ravaged By Floods.
News in Brief: Italy Ravaged By Floods. Worst floods in recent history ravage northern Italy, as the Po River goes on rampage, driving thousands from their homes and taking ghastly toll in lives and property. VS swiftly flowing (raging?) river. Two-story home with water up to window of first floor. VS flooding in Venice, gondolas struggle through the water, which is covering all the ground, not just the typical waterways.
News in Brief: France, 36 Die In Plane Crash.
News in Brief: France, 36 Die In Plane Crash. All 36 passengers and crewmen of an air force 'flying boxcar' are dead in the twisted wreckage of the transport that crashed into a fog-shrouded peak in the French Alps. VS people around the wreckage of airplane on snowy slope.
News in Brief: Seattle, Santa Claus Takes A Bow
News in Brief: Seattle, Santa Claus Takes A Bow With the Christmas season just around the corner, Seattle strikes a holiday mood with a gay parade of gas-filled creatures down main street. Thousands turn out to welcome Santa Claus. VS children (most Caucasian, but cute shot of young African American child waving), bundled up for winter, watch parade go by. Giant balloon floats; Santa Claus float.
Sports: Tokyo Hails Joe Louis.
Sports: Tokyo Hails Joe Louis. The former heavyweight champ receives a rousing welcome from thousands of fans as he arrives in Tokyo for a series of charity bouts. Joe is still mum, however on his future plans. Boxer Joe Louis disembarks airplane. Shot of frantic photographers and cameramen aiming their cameras. Joe Louis poses next to very small Japanese girl. Joe rides in open car, with a Shriner (? - Caucasian man in fez) next to him, past crowds. Interior, Joe Louis takes hors d'oeuvre from tray and takes a bite.
Sports, Holland: Billiard Aces Tee Off
Sports, Holland: Billiard Aces Tee Off Experts from three nations complete for the European title, with an amazing series of billiard artistry. Draw shots, four cushion nifties and long sizzlers that astound the spectators. VS men perform billiard tricks. It doesn't look like the object is to sink any of the balls into a pocket, however -- in fact, their tricks all involve two cue balls and one other ball. One slow motion shot shows a ball that changes direction a few times after only one hit.
Sports: Rodeo Thrills In Miniature.
Sports: Rodeo Thrills In Miniature. Small fry buckaroos, raring to go, complete in a rough-riding junior rodeo. The mighty midgets hold their own with pint-sized bulls but take the spills, when they come, with adult aplomb. Boy in cowboy gear climbs onto horse with a smidge of difficulty. VS rodeo, young cowboys riding calves (?). CU hands wrapping around rope presumably attached to one of the rodeo animals. Most fall off pretty quickly. One cowgirl (tomboy) also gets tossed. Cutaway close shots of boys wearing cowboy hats, presumably watching.
European Defense: Council Meets to Discuss Strategy.
European Defense: Council Meets to Discuss Strategy. Top ranking ministers of the Atlantic Pact (NATO) nations meet in Rome and are welcomed by Premier de Gasperi before they open their strategy conference, and in Holland the Canadian 27th brigade of specialists arrives to join the international army. Exteriors, building and people entering it. Interiors, VS meeting, people seated around long tables. Those in attendance include U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snyder, Canada's minister of external affairs Lester Pearson, and Italy's prime minister. Swish pan-type wipe. VS General Dwight Eisenhower inspecting Canadian troops. Low angle shot flags of many nations (NATO nations, perhaps?) flying from a building. Eisenhower and Canadian Defense Minister Claxton watch soldiers march past.
News in Brief, Japan: Brown Bomber.
News in Brief, Japan: Brown Bomber. Joe Louis, touring the armed forces based in Japan, takes on five sailors in one boxing session and proves that the old punch still has a sting. Louis receives bouquet of flowers from Asian woman. VS Joe Louis boxing in outdoor ring for audience that includes a cheering Shriner (? - he's wearing a fez). Man strikes bell (to end round or match?). Someone puts a towel around Joe's shoulders; he doesn't even look tired.
Football: Tennessee 28, Kentucky 0.
Football: Tennessee 28, Kentucky 0. Tennessee hands Kentucky one of its worst shellackings in years as the Volunteers, bound for the Sugar Bowl, take the Kentuckians into camp to the tune of 28 to 0. Rushing plays. Reverse play. Muddy field. The picture image is a little on the dark side.
Football: Michigan State 45, Colorado 7.
Football: Michigan State 45, Colorado 7. Michigan State rounds its greatest season in thirty eight years as they roll over Colorado by the lopsided score of 45 to 7. Passing for touchdown. Reverse play. Running play. Colorado player runs fast for touchdown. More good playing by Michigan State.
Football: California 20, Stanford 7
Football: California 20, Stanford 7 California Bears score one of the stunning upsets of the West Coast season as they romp over unbeaten Stanford 20 to 7. Lots of rushing by #45. WS from behind, fans in the stands toss things in the air in celebration. More rushing, this time by #42.
Korea: Buffer Zone Set As Prelude to Truce.
Korea: Buffer Zone Set As Prelude to Truce. Allied and Red negotiators agree on a buffer zone approximately on the present battle line, but the U.N. command takes no chances and crack paratroops conduct extensive jumps behind the lines. Communist and United Nations delegates walk past guards, snow on ground, into tent for meeting. Men make markings on a large map while a few photographers press in for a shot. Exterior, paratroops gear up. Air to air shots planes flying over water and land. VS paratroopers pouring out of the airplanes. Troops land (look like fairly hard landings).
News in Brief: Pearl Harbor Day
News in Brief: Pearl Harbor Day. On the tenth anniversary of the day which President Roosevelt termed 'the day that will live in infamy.' The Arizona which still lies on harbor bottom is the scene of commemoration. Boy Scout places wreaths (or leis?) among hundreds of grave markers, crosses, with American flags flying in front of each. VS site of the sunken ship Arizona. A few people salute as a wreath or lei is laid. A lei is tossed onto the water. Navy sailor plays bugle. Silhouette, sailor salutes, water (and wreckage?) in background.
News in Brief: Virginia, Oldest Marine
News in Brief: Virginia, Oldest Marine At 76, Sergeant Harry D. Bartley, the oldest Marine on active duty is mustered out, honored by high ranking officers and six battalions of Marines. Honorable discharge after 44 years of service. Officer hands the man a paper, handshake, salute. The two of them review troops marching past. Close shot of the old soldier saluting. Sergeant at home takes off his jacket, gives it to woman to hang up, and kicks back in his chair with a drink. Retirement.