Exterior and interior views of the newly completed Astrodome in Houston Texas. Star topped column outside. Fans pack the stadium for an exhibition baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros. View of the then-translucent ceiling of the dome shaped stadium. The centerfield scoreboard reads 'Tilt' as Mickey Mantle of the Yankees hits a home run. The Astros score the winning run. Views of the advanced new scoreboard displaying lighted animation of Texas bulls and fireworks. In Washington DC on April 12, 1965, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson throws out the first pitch at the opening day game between the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox. Players take pictures and home movies. The president shakes hands with Senators manager Gil Hodges and Red Sox manager Billy Herman. Johnson throws out first pitch, with Vice President Hubert Humphrey watching at left.
The 1965 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club (2604 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, United States) in Augusta, Georgia. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player battle for the second place. Jack Nicklaus wins the game. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player each seen as they hit the ball. Jack Nicklaus observes the green and the ball. Numerous shots of Jack Nicklaus playing. Nicklaus scores the last putt and wins with 17 strokes under par. The championship jacket is presented to Jack Nicklaus by the prior year's champion, Arnold Palmer.
The world premier parade of Ross Hunter's movie 'The Art of Love' in Chicago. Ross Hunter and models sit in open cars in the parade. Movie posters and a board on the City Lake Theater. The leading actress of the movie, Ethel Merman, arrives at the theater and waves towards the people. She accompanies Ross on the stairs of the theater.
Scenes from 1962 World Series baseball action in the United States. San Francisco Giants meet the New York Yankees. Chuck Hiller, a Giants player makes the first National league grand slam ever in World Series play. New York Yankee Tom Tresh gets a 3 run home run in game 5. As play shifts to San Francisco, it rains for a long time delaying continuation of the series. Giants Willie McCovey hits one to Yankee Bobby Richardson for the final out and the New York Yankees win the World Series. Footage from a newsreel released December 24, 1962.
Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs watch the derby along with his wife and other officials. Horses 'Admiral's Voyage' and 'Ridan' on the race course. Horse No. 3, 'Decidedly' and 'Jaipur' run during the race. 'Greek Money' beats 'Ridan'. 'Jaipur' takes advantage on 'Admiral's Voyage' to win the Kentucky derby.
U.S. Open Golf Tournament in United States. Jack Nicklaus holes the ball to win the U.S. Open title. He shakes hand with a man and then embraces his wife, Barbara. Arnold Palmer during the British Open in Britain. Palmer strikes the ball and wins the tournament. British audiences watch the tournament. Palmer raises the British Open trophy.
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