Object number:
2000.1.45
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
March 8, 1941
Material/Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 4.5 in, W: 12 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:
Tribune caption on the back, Mar. 8, 1941- "These seven cagers are the backbone of the St. Joseph's High squad, the high flying Pilots who walked off with the title in the Catholic prep league, and are now battling for the State Catholic prep title in the annual tourney at St. Mary's College. Left to right, they are Capt. Bill Ahern, Ed Fennelly, Bob Fairwell, Ignatius Arceo, John Walpole, Paul Peterson and Joe Ovalle. Ahern has been voted one of the best local prep cagers. The Pilots from Alameda enter second-round play today.- Tribune photo." Photo shows the boys wearing what appear to be sweatshirts with "St. Joseph" across the front. They are standing together. One of the boys is holding a basketball.
Concepts:
basketball team; basketball
Persons:
Bill Ahern; Ignatius Arceo; Bob Fairwell; Ed Fennelly; John Walpole; Joe Ovalle; Paul Peterson
Organizations:
St. Joseph's High School
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