France Retains Davis Cup 1931

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Full title reads: "Paris. France retains the Davis Cup. Amidst frenzied enthusiasm, and by narrowest of margins - but 'hats off' to the best team we have had for 20 years!"

Paris, France.

Shots of mens singles tennis match. Players run in to the net (one of them jumps it) at end of...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
13317
Sort Number:
31/061
Time in/Out:
01:26:17:00 / 01:28:56:00
Canister:
31/61
Film ID:
861.17
Issue Date:
30/07/1931

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  • The matches being shown were played at the Stade Roland Garros, between 24 26 July 1931.

    jamied 4th May 2012

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