| It's "Batter-R-Rup!" As The President Heaves First Ball | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1520 |
| Catalog #: | 346134 | |
| Clip Number: | 346134-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 009-555-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:01:12 - 00:01:52 | |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, D.C. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (FDR) SPORTS/BASEBALL: Professional | |
| Description: | Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast President Roosevelt tosses out the first ball and the big league pennant races are on, with a game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics drawing thousands of fans to the park in perfect baseball weather. | |
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