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SPORTS SHORTS
It's Aintree for the Grand National. But there, platforms over the motor racing track were being removed and the switch over from steeple-chasing to Aintree's other sport, was in full swing. On a lake in Austria, they've been holding a...
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MUDLARKS
The cross country world bicycle championship took place at Edelaere, in Belgium, on a course which rain and snow falls had made extremely muddy. In spite of the weather more than ten thousand spectators were present. Disclaimer: British...
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ON WHEELS AND WINGS
The wheels keep rolling on the Tour of Austria, reputed to be the hardest amateur cycle event in the world. It takes in about a thousand miles with plenty of mountain passes on the way, including the famous Grossglockner. ® A winner on...
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THE LAST TIME WE SAW PARIS
The Paris newsboys' cycle race is as hazardous as it is exciting for the competitors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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CYCLING TOUR OF GREAT BRITAIN
The start of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race from Blackpool (sponsored by the Milk Marketing Board). There are close on 100 riders competing, making up between them quite an international flavour. Fourteen hundred miles - 14 days - and an...
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FRANCE - BRITAIN'S TWO-WHEELED WONDER
The longest non-stop cycling event in the world - the Bordeaux - Paris Race. Tommy Simpson, the British rider now living in Belgium, has been trying for some time to establish himself among the top-line Continental cycling-stars....
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BOTTLE SHORTAGE
Bottles are now in demand, since fuel from the furnaces has slowed down glass production, reclaiming old bottles also helps in conservation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MOVIETONE'S EASTER PARADE
Easter Parade in Hyde Park - Herne Hill cycling - Little-ship racing at Teddington - Horse racing at Kempton - Lake District rambles and picnics - hounds trials - Easter weddings in Town and Country - Goodwood Car Racing - Hampstead...
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CYCLE TOUR OF BRITAIN
79 competitors recently set out on the second annual tour of Britain. The first stage, from Hastings, was won by Johnny Brackstone of Middlesex, but the first man to cross the line at Aberystwyth was Gregormi, a Frenchman. Disclaimer:...
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HOLIDAY ROUND UP
The things people do in the Easter holidays! The ""Battle of the Brook"" for example: a tug of war, across the river at Geddington. A firkin of beer at stake and the South beat the North. ® The international Cycle racing Festival at...
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END OF MILK RACE
Roy Schuiten from the Netherlands is the overall winner of this Annual Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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MILK RACE
Dr Roger Bannister starts the riders off for the round Britain cycle race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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SPORTS REVIEW OF THE YEAR
Movietone takes a look at the Sporting Highlights of 1974, including football, cricket and tennis. ® Also shown are the up and coming sports of grass skiing and hang gliding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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TOUR OF BRITAIN
Forty-nine cyclists got away on the first lap of a 14-day race (organised by the ""Daily Express"") over 1,500 miles. Their first lap took them to Brighton. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CONTINENTAL CYCLING
A cycling race, from Warsaw through Prague to Berlin, and twenty four countries were competing, giving the event an international flavour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HAMLEY'S TOY STORE
London's largest toy store prepares for the Seasonal demands, and top of many lists this year will probably be a skateboard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CAN610 DICTATOR FRANCO ATTENDS WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE WITH WIFE
World Track Cycling Championship finale.
1. ws stadium, ls of cyclists racing pan left
2. las, ms Francisco Franco and wife Carmen Polo wave from grandstand
3. ms crowds clapping
4. las ms start of race, spectator stands in background
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CAN500 BERLIN BICYCLE RACE WON BY BRITON
Briton Tom Simpson wins Berlin's 'derny' paced bicycle race.
1. ws banner, race starts
2. ms riders taking corner
3. ms spectators
4. ms riders
5. ms Simpson followed by others
6. ms riders coming round corner
7. las spectators
8. ms...
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SYND 11 7 68 TOUR DE FRANCE ST GAUDENS STAGE
Cyclists negotiate through the Pyrenees sector in twelfth stage of Tour de France. Spain's Jose Maria Jimenez, Roger Pingeon of France, Belgium's Georges Pintens and Italy's Silvano Schiavon compete.
1. ls riders climb Col de Tourmalet...
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CAN380 TRACK CYCLING RACE IN BRUSSELS
Track cycling race in Brussels.
1. various of contestants on bicycles racing in circles at an indoor track and audience watching
2. ms winner receiving sash
3. ms winner, second and third cyclist, winner congratulated
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CAN598 ROAD RACING CYCLISTS BEGIN THREE-DAY PARIS TO LUXEMBOURG CLASSIC RACE
Road racing cyclists begin three-day Paris to Luxembourg classic race.
1. cu town sign Aulnay
2. vs competitors talk to officials
3. cu competitor signs autograph
4. ms another competitor receives leg massage
5. ms competitor checks...
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CAN 164 48TH TOUR OF FLANDERS CYCLE RACE
Germany's Rudi Altig took the honors in the 48th tour of Flanders cycle race on April 5. Altig was the first German ever to win the crown in the 240 kilometer event
1. ls crowds gathered in street
2. gv start of race, bikes away
3. ls...
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CAN834 DUTCH CYCLIST WINS RACE
Dutch rider wins Aces cycle race in France.
1. vs riders gathered
2. ms Poulidor
3. ms crowds and riders gathered
4. ms rider on course
5. side shot of riders
6. vs riders in front of camera car
7. ms spectators
8. ms and pan cyclists...
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CAN831 DE LOF WINS INTERNATIONAL CYCLING RACE
Romain de lof wins 100 kilometers professional motor paced bicycle race at Frankfurt.
1. ws arena & crowd:
2. ms arena officials:
3. vs riders around track
4. ms spectators cheer
5. vs riders around track
6. ms scoreboard
7. De...