Tennis At Forest Hills.
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	1638
	Catalog #:	355083
	Clip Number:	355083-1
	Orginal Film:	030-074-05
	Timecode:	00:24:11 - 00:25:15
	Location:	Long Island, New York
	Year Shot:	1957 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State SPORTS/RACQUET: Tennis, Lawn SPORTS/RACQUET: Tennis, Professional
	Description:	Poor image quality. Althea Gibson downs Louise Brough in straight sets to become the first of her race to win the U.S. Singles crown, Mal Anderson becomes the first unseeded player to take the men's crown, upsetting Australian champ Ashley Cooper with a smashing attack. Vice-President Richard Nixon presents trophies to Althea Gibson & Mal Anderson. Establishing shot - The sports spectators all seated waiting to watch some exciting tennis. MS - Louise Brough from California serves the tennis ball Althea Gibson picks up the ball and volleys it back to Louise. Althea Gibson wins and becomes the first one in her race to win the United States Open. MLS - Its Ashley Cooper and Mal Anderson are playing tennis. MLS - Anderson serves the tennis ball and Ashley Cooper misses the serve and Ashley Cooper can not return the ball, Mal Anderson wins the United States Open becoming the first unseeded player to win the Open. MCUS - Vice President Richard Nixon presents the trophies to the two big winners. Althea Gibson and Mal Anderson.

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