The Battle of the "Long Count" at Soldier Field in Chicago. The boxing match between former World heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey and current champion, Gene Tunney. People rush to a ticket counter for tickets at Soldier Field. In the so-called "long count" scene, Jack Dempsey hits Tunney with a flurry of punches that knock him down. Somewhat dazed,Tunney remains on the canvas. Dempsey stands still, near him, until the referee directs him to a neutral corner before he can begin his count to ten. That delay gives Tunney a few seconds longer than 10, to recover.
A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft in Atsugi, Japan during a long range navigational test. A crew member in a flight jacket checks over data as he stands next to the P-3C aircraft on a flight line. A fuel truck encased in dry ice. Three men stand under the wing of the P-3C aircraft during fueling. A sign on a control tower reads 'NAS Atsugi elevation 205'. Atsugi air control tower. The P-3C aircraft on flight line being prepared for a long flight. A U.S. Navy C-121J Super Constellation aircraft parked in the background. The P-3C aircraft on the flight line. Men move around checking the flight cover. The tail of the P-3C aircraft.
The second day of the Anzio harbor invasion in Italy during World War II. U.S. artillerymen set up a 155mm gun (Long Tom) under a camouflaged net. An M4 High Speed Tractor tows another 155mm gun (Long Tom). The soldiers adjust the net above the gun. A soldier ties the net to the ground.
U.S. Army 88th Division in Bologna, Italy during World War 2. German prisoners march along road carrying their wounded on litters. Large 200 yard roadblock. Road is bound by a rock cliff on the left and Reno river on the right. Infantrymen marching on the highway. A bulldozer makes a ford in the river bed in the distant background. Infantrymen moving along the road near the roadblock. A Mack 6x6 7-yard/2-ton NO model truck tows a 155mm gun (Long Tom) across small Bailey bridge and over dusty road as a jeep follows. (Note: reportedly, the opening slate refers to Lt. Paul F. Long, 196th Signal Photo Company, who was cameraman for this film.).
Donosiris wins the inaugural running of the $5000 Orpen Memorial Handicap horse race at Long Branch race track, in a photo finish over Goldlure, with Cabin Gal coming in third at Long Branch race track in Etobicoke, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto. Officials award trophy to Donosiris, a chestnut from Parkwood stables, son of Osiris II, after finish. Horse is seen with jockey Albert Schmidt and owner R.S. McLaughlin.
United States troops secure the island of Leyte, Philippines from Japanese control during World War II. apprehend an injured Japanese soldier found in a jungle. The Japanese soldier is taken to a tent. Two semi-naked Japanese soldiers raise their arms upon surrendering. General Douglas MacArthur discussing plans to take over the rest of the Philippines from Japanese occupation. Map of the Philippines. Japanese soldiers arriving in Leyte, with scenes of Japanese troops climbing down ladders from a ship during landing. A hand points to a map as other soldiers surround it. Two soldiers sitting on the mud as they work. United States troops with 155mm Howitzer “Long Toms” firing at enemy positions. Coconut trees lined behind the artillery. Soldier uses a telephone. Artillery fire both at daytime and night. Soldiers cover their ears. Troops begin to move through the jungles of Leyte. Imperial Japanese Navy flag waving. A fleet of Japanese ships heading to Leyte Gulf. Soldiers with binoculars on the lookout. Animated map of the Philippines shows Japanese and United States fleet. United States Navy ships sailing to Leyte Gulf. United States Navy sailors at fire control station. Sailor opens valve. Gun crew removes gunpowder bags from magazine. Hand squeezes fire control trigger. Torpedo released into water. Naval artillery firing during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. United States troops reading maps and reports inland. A soldier talks on the telephone. A general (Likely General Walter Krueger) inspects a map while smoking a cigarette. A 155mm Howitzer “Long Tom” is taken to the shore. Shirtless soldiers adjust the position of the howitzer. Howitzer barrel moves upwards. United States carriers sail to Leyte Gulf. A soldier pointing while other uses binoculars. Japanese land-based bombers and fighters flying to participate in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. A Japanese aircraft is shot down, falling to the sea. Naval anti-aircraft guns firing at enemy bombers and kamikaze fighters. A shot down kamikaze Japanese fighter bursts into flames. Inferno of shot-down Japanese aircraft burning. Anti-aircraft guns strafing at Japanese fighters. Thick smoke rises from bombed United States aircraft carriers on Leyte Gulf. Two United States fighters still flying with little gas. A Grumman F4F “Wildcat” fighter struggles to land on wet runway of Leyte airfield. The F4F stumbles and turns upside down. Another F4F skids off the runway and crashes into another aircraft. Medics carry a wounded pilot on a stretcher.
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