Object number:
2000.1.515
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Tommy McDonough
Date made:
02/21/1949
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 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
Content description:
The caption on the back reads: Second baseman Curtis Roberts attempts to tag out Billy Martin as the Oakland Acorns opened spring training at the Emeryville park yesterday. Roberts is a former McClymonds High School star, and is one of the Negroes trying out. If the young Oaklander makes the grade and is signed by the Oaks, he will be farmed to get seasoning. In addition to the caption: Martin's back is turned to the camera and his number 4 is showing on the back of his jersey. Roberts is bent over applying the tag with a smile? The background is the third base side.
Concepts:
second base; baseball; spring training; uniform; sliding; African American
Places:
McClymonds neighborhood; Emeryville, California
Persons:
Curtis Roberts; Billy Martin
Organizations:
McClymonds High School
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