Object number:
2003.1.73
Object name:
wirephoto
Production organization:
Associated Press
Date made:
May 9, 1946
Material/Technique:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 10.25 in, W: 8.25 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Physical description:
gelatin silver print
Content description:
Typed on wirephoto, " Sets American League Scoring Record- Johnny Pesky (Above), Boston Red Sox shortstop, set an American League Record by scoring six runs on four safties in yesterday's slugfest in Boston against the Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox won 14 to 10. It was their 13th consecutive victory." Photo shows Johnny Pesky in full swing, during game. Johnny Pesky is a pseudonym for John Micael Paveskovich.
Concepts:
baseball; baseball field; baseball bat; baseball uniform
Persons:
John Michael Paveskovich; Johnny Pesky
Organizations:
Boston Red Sox