Honor of Walter Benjamin Lantz in Universal City in Los Angeles County,California. Hollywood film industry leaders gathered for the Universal City Studios party to honor golden anniversary of Walter Benjamin Lantz animated cartoonist and 25th birthday of his star Woody Woodpecker. Children read the Woody Woodpecker animated cartoon character books. Charles Warren Vice Chairman of Association of TV and Film Producers praises and presents trophy to Lantz for his work. Lantz and his wife cut a cake and celebrate. They pose with the trophy.
California Relay in California. Large crowd of spectators gathered during the California Relay. The 220 yard dash began. Tommie Smith of San Jose State wins the race. Spectators cheer the racers. Jim Hines of Southern Texas wins the100 meter dash equalling the world record 10.0.
Baseball pitching great Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford announces his retirement in the spring of 1967. Dressed in a civilian suit and tie, he is seen running from the Yankee dugout, past Mickey Mantle, #7, onto the field, and acknowledging the acclaim of the fans crowding Yankee stadium. Narrator notes that Ford retires with more wins than any other pitcher in Yankee team history. Whitey Ford stands in the infield, as fans rise from their seats to give him a standing ovation. Camera zooms in on cheering fans and Photographers taking pictures. Later, an emotional Whitey Ford fights back tears before he steps before microphones
Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct Race Track in New York, United States. Large crowd of spectators gathered at the Aqueduct race track. The Metropolitan Handicap, American Grade I stakes horse race begins. "Buck Passer" ridden by jockey Braulio Baeza wins the race.
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indiana Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Large crowd of spectators gathered at the Indiana Motor Speedway. Indianapolis 500 Mile,American automobile race begins. Parnelli Jones's car breakdowns during the race. Anthony Joseph Foyt wins the race.
Dual World Premiere of Hollywood movie "The War Wagon" in Dallas and Fort Worth,Texas. In Dallas: Actor John Wayne disembarks from a helicopter. He arrives for the premiere of his film The War Wagon. Co star Bruce Cabot receives a certificate. Barbecue and press reception being organized. Stars and celebrities gathered at the dinner reception for celebration of John's birthday. Jack Valenti, Motion Picture Association President at lectern. John Wayne cuts a cake. View of theater marquee at Dallas Majestic Theater advertising world premiere of film "The War Wagon." Large crowd of civilians gathered to greet Wayne. John Wayne arrives for the premiere. Valora Noland and Joanna Barnes also attend the premiere. Film director Burt Kennedy ascends stage outside theater to greet crowd and talk about the film. Scene in Fort Worth, Texas at the Worth Theater which is also hosting the world premiere. John Wayne speaking outside the theater at the premiere. Native American Indian dancers perform outside the Worth Theatre in Fort Worth before the opening of the film.
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