University Athletic Union AKA Pathe Front… 1947

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Motspur Park, Surrey. Universities' Athletic Union championship.

LS Competitors running in the 120 yds hurdles.

VS P F Sharpley, beats Nigerian Prince Adedoyin to the finish.

MS Prince Adedoyin in the high jump. He clears 6ft 1in easily.

MS Cut in shot of spectators.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40777
Sort Number:
47/041
Time in/Out:
01:09:08:00 / 01:09:45:00
Canister:
47/41
Film ID:
1185.06
Issue Date:
22/05/1947

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