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Earle Luby
Born February 26, 1916 · Canada
Died February 14, 1995 · aged 78
No biography available.
Known For
Cave Explorers · 1957Cave Explorers
★ 7.01957
MovieDocumentary
This Sportscope short documentary takes a look at a group of Austrian speleologists who explore a newly-discovered cave.
Gym College · 1955Gym College
★ 6.01955
MovieDocumentary
In this Sportscope series entry, members of the Florida State University gymnastics team demonstrate their athletic skills.
Bermuda Cockleshells · 1957Bermuda Cockleshells
★ 6.51957
MovieDocumentary
This Sportscope short focuses on sailboat racing in Bermuda.
Ski-Flying · 1956Ski-Flying
★ 5.51956
MovieDocumentary
Hans Thirring, a theoretical physicist at the University of Vienna, is skiing down a mountain slope wearing cape-like attire. The cape, designed by Thirring and called the Thirring mantel, is made of parachute silk and acts somewhat like a parachute to provide its wearer reduced speed while shushing down the slopes. But it also provides lift so that the skier is lighter on his skis, almost weightless. This "flight" somewhat mimics the experience felt by those participating in the relatively new sport of ski-flying (also known as ski jumping), which must have exacting conditions (i.e. little wind, hard packed snow) to ensure safety. Even in ideal conditions, ski-flying is a dangerous sport, especially if the landing is not executed properly.
Canadian Lancers · 1956Canadian Lancers
★ 6.31956
MovieDocumentary
This Sportscope short shows youngsters (8 years old and up) training at the Junior Bengal Lancers riding school in Halifax. Later they demonstrate their skills at a celebration in Annapolis, Nova Scotia. Six-year-old Heather Cameron, who is too young to be a student, is named official mascot of the unit.
Aqua Babes · 1956Aqua Babes
★ 6.71956
MovieDocumentary
This short subject shows Lissa Bengston teaching a group of three- and four-year-olds how to swim in a pool. Miss Bengston, a member of the Royal Academy of Physical Education, Stockholm, Sweden, believes that at this age, children have no fear of the water and, therefore, can be taught to use their natural abilities to swim.
Headpin Hints · 1955Headpin Hints
★ 6.31955
MovieDocumentary
Professional bowlers Lee Jouglard and Sylvia Wene give instruction to young bowlers, then show their skill at making difficult spares.
Island Windjammers · 1956Island Windjammers
★ 9.01956
MovieDocumentary
This RKO Sportscope series short features the annual Out Island Regatta held annually in the Bahamas.
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