Description
Black and white 9 3/4″ x 13″ ad for Smirnoff Vodka that is advertising for the Smirnoff Skyball. The headline at the top of the page shouts out that there is a “$10,000 Reward”. Below this is a drawing of a large balloon with the words “Smirnoff Skyball” on it. the text says that “Our bold new tonic drink is called the Smirnoff Skyball. We are celebrating its launching with an entry in the May 20th balloon race at famed Indianapolis Speedway. This hour-long race will feature as many as 30 balloons that fly anywhere from five to thirty-five miles an hour, depending on the winds. To win, you simply determine the numbered position where the Smirnoff Skyball will finish in the race (first, fifth, etc.). And how far it will travel to the nearest tenth of a mile (24.6 for example). Entries through midnight May 19th. Of course, everyone can be a winner by trying the Smirnoff Skyball. It’s bolder colder taste leaves all other tonic drinks back on the pad. Pour Smirnoff on-the-rocks. Add tonic. Lime if you like. Nothing on earth more delicious”.
Source: May 12, 1967 Life magazine.
