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 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.
Arnold Palmer wins Western Open Golf Cup in Beverly country club, Chicago. Jack Nicklaus and Julius Boros also play. The winner's cup on display. Jack Nicklaus strikes ball and misses the hole. Palmer also misses his. Audiences clap. Boro also misses the hole. Palmer with the winner's cup. Score board behind him.
U.S. Submarines being decommissioned in San Francisco, California. Us sailors at the San Francisco Navy yard clean and lubricate parts and equipment prior to storage. Bridge over a river. Submarines at a port. Honor flag being brought down during a ceremony. Flag being presented to submarine's oldest man. Sailor plays a trumpet. Seaman looks through a periscope. View of a blast through periscope. Vessel being retired. Submarine being painted to protect it against corrosion. Deck guns being covered with cocoon type plastic sheet. Engines, air compressor and other parts of submarine being cleaned, oiled and left in working a condition. Submarines parked at a port.
John Byron Nelson wins over Henry Picard in a Open Golf Tourney in Belmont, Massachusetts. Byron hits the ball with a club. People stand with umbrellas. It rains. Byron putts the ball in the hole. Byron and Picard shake hands. Byron being presented an award. He poses after winning the tournament.
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