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Push-Bike Polo!

Date released

2 Oct 1930

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

2038

NoS ID

384040

Extras

1 film clip

NfO synopsis: London clubs revive the pre-war sport of bicycle polo.

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Glima!

Date released

10 Nov 1932

Series name

Pathe Sound Pictorial

Issue no

762

NoS ID

114332

Story no

1 / 5

Extras

1 film clip

This isn’t one of Epstein’s new statues, it’s the national wrestling sport of Iceland. Leather belts and straps are the only necessary accessories.

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Sport Strenuous and Sport Sedate

Date released

14 Jun 1923

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

988

NoS ID

083222

Story no

5 / 5

Extras

1 film clip

Lacrosse - Oxford v USA.

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Championship Of All Sport

Date other

6 Aug 1929

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

NoS ID

386819

Extras

1 film clip

NfO Synopsis: Championship contest of hybrid of cross-country running, steeplechase, and swimming at Poissey, France.

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1958 Awards: Top Stars of Sport

Date released

15 Dec 1958

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

2603

NoS ID

075308

Story no

5 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Springtime Parade of Sport

Date released

9 May 1946

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1288

NoS ID

065201

Story no

1 / 10

Extras

1 film clip

Cycling at Herne Hill.

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What’s Wrong with British Sport?

Date released

19 Jun 1947

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

47/49

NoS ID

101818

Story no

6 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Build-up story with interviews from Tommy Farr and Dorothy Round.

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Cold Comfort

Date released

17 Jan 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/5

NoS ID

100926

Story no

1 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Ice skating at Wimbledon Common. Cold spell brings enthusiasts out for sport.

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AND THE NEXT?

Date released

14 Jan 1929

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

1859

NoS ID

384359

Extras

1 film clip

NfO synopsis: Still another new winter sport... ‘Arctic Gliding’ in Germany, and in summery Australia, ‘Henley’ on the River Yarra near Melbourne.

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Wot! No Thrills?

Date released

17 Jan 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/5

NoS ID

100929

Story no

4 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

World Chess Tournament held in London interlaced with motor cycle racing in Vienna. A contrast in sport.

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