50th Annual game of American football between Navy and Army cadets, large crowds turn out to watch.
High angled L/S of Navy and Army cadets marching onto pitch. C/U of Naval Secretary Frank Knox and his wife. C/U of war secretary Mr Stimpson. C/U of General George C Marshal and Mrs Marshal. Various shots of Army and Navy team mascots - a goat and a horse - meeting. M/S of team captains tossing a coin.
Various shots of American football match. Various shots of Army and Navy cadets watching game. A crowd of Navy cadets does a silly wave to show their support. L/S of a Navy dog chasing a white rabbit. More shots of game and spectators (including some excitable young women). L/S of supporters invading pitch, some Navy supporters climb the goal posts. Navy wins the game.
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