American Athletes Championships 1961

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Randalls Island, New York, USA. Cut story with American commentary.

G.V. stadium at Randalls Island New York. MS. pan with hundred yards race. CU. winner Frank Budd (9.2 seconds) with his coach. MS. Bob Avant clearing 7ft. MS. John Thomas ditto. CU. Avant and Thomas. LS. pan from start to finish...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
85563
Sort Number:
UN 3512 E
Time in/Out:
01:39:58:00 / 01:41:44:00
Canister:
UN 3512 E
Film ID:
2982.26
Issue Date:
1961

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