Soldiers of the U.S. Army 82nd Field Artillery (Horse) Battalion, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, communicate via a field telephone, on maneuvers in Marfa, Texas. Behind them several gunners stand with their field pieces. The 82nd Field Artillery fire a battery of French 75 field pieces.
Athletes take part in various track and field events at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. A hurdle race takes place in the background while an athlete pole vaults. Athletes running in a 400 meters event. Close up of athlete Grover Klemmer after he breaks 400 meter world record. 1941.
Newsreel clip of baseball star Joe DiMaggio, "The Yankee Clipper," extending his hitting streak to 42 against the Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium in DC. Shot of large crowd in stands, most in white shirts. DiMaggio walks onto the field, kneels in on-deck circle with two bats. Senators pitcher Red Anderson (#18) throws a pitch. DiMaggio (with photographers positioned just a few feet away) hits it into left field for a single. DiMaggio slightly tips his cap at first base, gets pat on the back from first base coach. DiMaggio later comes around to score on another Yankee hit, is welcomed by teammates as he enters the dugout. DiMaggio poses for cameras in clubhouse after the game, a 7-5 Yankees victory. (Note: DiMaggio hitting streak would reach 56 games, which remains a record as of this writing, more than 70 years later.)
Highlights of a football game in Fort Worth, Texas, between Texas Christian University and Kansas at Fort Worth's Amon G. Carter Stadium (2850 Stadium Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76129). Gale Sayers, "The Kansas Comet" is seen at the beginning of the video. The first score is made just before half time. With the score at 7-6, a field goal in the last quarter, by Texas Christian University makes the final score 10-6.
Newsreel clip titled "Chicago Cubs Head For Pennant Year With Lofty Hopes.' Shows Cubs at spring training camp in 1941 at Catalina Island California. Team runs around baseball field situated near mountains and houses, seen in the background. Close ups of team manager Jimmie Wilson, holding catcher's glove. Shots of Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean on pitching mound, showing young boy how to throw. Shots of Cubs players warming up their arms. Dean (#22) seen throwing to Wilson in batting cage. Pitcher Larry French (no cap) seen throwing to Cub batter who takes a weak swing. Unidentified player throws pitch to outfielder Dom Dallessandro (#31). Player slides into second base as Billy Herman (#4) practices double play. Players hold bats in mock firing position. (World War II period).
Philadelphia Phillies perform baseball spring training drills at Miami Beach Florida in March 1941. Team runs onto field with palm trees in background. Closeup of Phillies manager Doc Prothro. Players sit in a group and pose. Players practice pitching and hitting. Sequence of pitcher Rube Melton (#8) throwing three pitches to Phillies hitters, the last of whom is former Cub Joe Marty (#35).
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