Aussies Keep Davis Cup 1954

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Melbourne, Australia.

Various shots of tennis match between Vic Seixas and Lewis Hoad in the Davis Cup final of 1954. Piece also includes panning shot of packed stadium. Short shots of sports reporter typing report and of glamorous woman spectator. Shots of crowd applauding. Ends with shot...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
29094
Sort Number:
54/003
Time in/Out:
01:37:23:00 / 01:38:50:00
Canister:
54/3
Film ID:
134.13
Issue Date:
07/01/1954

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