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Tribune caption on the back, May 31, 1949: "Oakland's Artie Wilson slides safely home in the third inning of first game with the Hollywood Stars at the Emeryville Ball Park yesterday afternoon. The ball went past Hollywood Catcher Jack Paepke. Umpire Bill Engeln calls the play. The Oaks swept the doubleheader, winning the first contest by an 8 to 3 score and taking the second, 2-1. The Oaks moved into a fourth-place tie with the Seals, who split with Los Angeles.- Tribune photo." Handwritten on the back, "Wilson safe home 3rd inning, 1st game. Jack Paepke catcher, umpire Engeln. Ball went past catcher." Photo shows Wilson sliding between the legs of Paepke who is reaching to catch the ball. A short distance away is the umpire motioning "safe." Large crowd of spectators in the background.