Tom Newman's World Record AKA A New World's… 1922

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Item title reads - A new world's record break of 1,274 by Tom Newman at Burroughs and Watts Hall. Location unknown.

M/S as Tom Newman bends over the table and takes his shot, various shots as he completes the billiards game and breaks the record. M/S as he shakes hands with his opponent. M/S...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25391
Sort Number:
G 0939
Time in/Out:
01:49:30:00 / 01:50:17:00
Canister:
G 939
Film ID:
440.35
Issue Date:
21/12/1922

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