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England’s Rugby Victory over Wales

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1233A
Date Released
22 Jan 1953
Date submitted
19 Jan 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1England’s Rugby Victory over Wales
  2. 2Malay Village Moves to New Site
  3. 3News Briefs: Mr President
  4. 4News Briefs: Cardinals’ Act of Obeisance
  5. 5News Briefs: Field Marshal Slim’s Daughter Weds
  6. 6News Briefs: Freddie Mills and the Paper Bag
  7. 7Turpin Puts Out D’Haes in Six Rounds

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Rugger - England V Wales. DESCRIPTION: At Cardiff Arms Park. Wales met England in the Rugby International. Wales were favourites and they had not lost to England since 1947. England were determined to win - and they did, by 8 points to 3. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Artists impression of Rugby football with goal in background. Wales kick off. England attacking. England in white. Ken Jones sprints up wing, loses ball and penalty goal kicked by Davies of Wales. Scoreboard 3-0. England attacking hard. Regan passes to Bazley who passes it to Cannell who dives over for try, Hall converts. Half time. Men eat lemons and drink. England kick off. Ken Jones attacking again, but ball cleared by Sykes for England. England attacking, Bazley makes strong bid. Woodward kicks penalty. Score England - 8, Wales - 3. Jones tries to get through but loses ball with faulty pass from Thomas.
Keywords
Sport
Locations
Cardiff Arms Park
Card file number
58440
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
167
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