The Tackler 1930

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American footballers in training, United States of America.

Full titles read: "THE TACKLER ! - Here's an idea for our Rugby enthusiasts to think about - a new machine for training in the gentle art of tackling."

Several shots the player practising tackling on a dummy which is hanging...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
36813
Sort Number:
PT 031
Time in/Out:
01:53:21:00 / 01:54:08:00
Canister:
PT 031
Film ID:
1018.20
Issue Date:
27/10/1930

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