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1916 Wall Game at St. Andrew's Day at Eton
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 7th December 1916
Location: Eton
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: St. Andrews Day at Eton
ENGLAND: Windsor: Eton College:
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Eton
Title: The famous Wall Game. Oppidans v. Collegers ended in a draw.
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G. top V. Players in scrum position beside wall.
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LV. pan Spectators on edge of playing field.
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GV. Players beside wall.
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G. top V. Players in scrum against wall. dur
Video Roll Title: St Andrew's Day: 46ft
Moth: Aeroplane - old bicycle stunt at Stag Lave.
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