Shows Martin M-130 ,the Giant China Clipper docked at ports of San Pedro after it was forced to land 700 miles short due to an oil clog. Captain and a few crew members can be seen standing on fuselage. An inside view of plane as crew members look out of clipper's windows. Shots of rear and front views of the Clipper.January 1938.
Opening day June 10, 1938 at Inglewood Park, also known as Hollywood Park Racetrack, later sold and referred to as Betfair Hollywood Park. External view of grandstand, designed by racetrack architect Arthur Froehlich. Well dressed patrons entering the racetrack entrance. Large crowd gathered inside racetrack. Horses taking position and then racing.
A newsreel titled " Child horseman puts pony over record jumps," shows a 9-year old award-winning boy equestrian, with his champion pony, in Wilmington, Ohio. He and his pony demonstrate their skills for the newsreel camera. First he is seen jumping his pony over a high post and rail obstacle. Next he jumps a double wide obstacle, and then, an extremely high single post and rail. Following that. the boy takes his pony over a triple wide post and rail jump. The next jumping challenge is aother horse being held within confines of a post and rail, by a man. The boy and his pony easily clear the standing horse. Closeup of the boy repeating his jump over the horse. Final scenes show him astride his pony, holding several trophies he'd won for his equestrian skills. Closeup of his champion pony, displaying numerous ribbons won in jumping competitions.
College football game between the UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) team and the Washington Huskies in Los Angeles, California. The football game underway between the two teams. The UCLA team defeats the Washington Huskies 13-0 to win the game.
American aviator Howard Hughes in Los Angeles, California. Howard Hughes with Mayor Frank L. Shaw and Governor Frank Merriam in an open car which drives on street in Los Angles, California. Crowd lining streets and cheering on Hughes after his successful around the world flight in just 91 hours.
Views of inaugural parade in Washington DC. The famous White Plumed Richmond blues participate in parade. Wilmington Legion Drum played in the parade. Abraham Lincoln impersonated.
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