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:
This is a photographic negative of a batter (#16) taking a swing at the plate. The catcher is coming up from his crouching position and the plate umpire is crouched behind him. The photo shows the left field and its wall along with the stands on the third base side in the background.
Concepts:
coach; baseball game; baseball; player; uniform; umpire; catcher; home plate
Organizations:
Sealy mattress; Smith's
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