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.
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.
America's Cup Yacht racing in United States. U.S. President John F. Kennedy along with his wife Jacqueline Kennedy are seen among the spectators at the sail boat race. U.S. Yacht "Weatherly" and Australian challenger "Gretel" race ahead of each other for the title. "Weatherly" wins the race.
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