Head Tennis

Series

Series Name
Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.
68/102
Date Released
19 Dec 1968
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Circus
  2. 2Christmas Tree
  3. 3Under Fives’ Toys
  4. 4Powerboat Simulator
  5. 5Head Tennis
  6. 6Harlem Globetrotters

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
Head Tennis - not a new sport, but little seen. The Leeds Committee of the Variety Club of Great Britain sponsored a tournament between some of Britain’s top clubs. It proved a highly entertaining competition with Manchester City taking home the trophy.
Locations
Leeds
Credits:
Camera
Cedric Baynes
Length of story (in feet)
91
Story extras:
Film clip

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