Bassett Wins World Interim Title

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1237
Date Released
16 Feb 1953
Date submitted
12 Feb 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Everest Expedition
  2. 2New US Ambassador
  3. 3Bassett Wins World Interim Title
  4. 4Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Queen Mother Presents Medals
  5. 5Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Duke Receives Playing Fields Cheque
  6. 6Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Her Majesty at Christening
  7. 7Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: The Queen and Duke at French Film Festival

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bassett Wins World Interim Title. DESCRIPTION: World feather-weight champion Sandy Saddler was in Paris to watch the fight for the interim possession of his title (while he serves in the American Army). He saw Percy Bassett of Philadelphia beat Ray Famechon of France by a Technical knock-out. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Boxers in corners. World Feather Weight Sammy Saddler into ring in uniform. Various shots of fight. Percy Bassett v. Ray Famechon. Bassett knocks Famechon down for count. Saved by the bell. Crowds in ring. Bassett chaired as winner.
Keywords
Sport; Boxing; Military
Locations
Paris; Sports Palace
Footage sources
France
Card file number
58558
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
116
Story extras:
Film clip

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