| Ostrich Derby | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1637 |
| Catalog #: | 355016 | |
| Clip Number: | 355016-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-065-08 | |
| Timecode: | 00:26:24 - 00:27:15 | |
| Location: | Ionia, Michigan | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/BIRDS: Ostrich CONTESTS: Unusual LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Michigan SPORTS: Silly SPORTS/RACES: Unusual | |
| Description: | Birds of a feather in the off-beat sports event of the year at Ionia, Michigan-The Ostrich Derby! they better the world's (horse) trotting record in a slightly incredible track outing. Establishing shot - Two bird handlers put a harness on a ostrich, and that is hooked up to a buggy or chariot. The bird has a black bag over its head. MS - They take the bags off the heads and the jockeys that sit in the buggies have a broom in their hands to get the birds moving and to block their side vision. MCUS - Kids sitting in the bleechers cheering on the birds. CUS - The winning ostrich and his jockey. | |
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