| Sports: Play Ball ! Time Is Here Again | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1722 |
| Catalog #: | 429620 | |
| Clip Number: | 429620-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-030-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:35:39 - 00:36:42 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Johnson, Lyndon Baines (LBJ) SPORTS/BASEBALL: Professional | |
| Description: | In Washington it's proven again that despite the spring equinox, the season never really arrives until the President of the United States throws out the first ball at the opening game of the season. Mr. Johnson plays his role well. As usual, the Washington Senators go down to defeat as Los Angeles wins --- 4 to 0. Washington DC Washington DC baseball field opening day. Tons of baseball fans attend. MS - President Johnson arrives at the field to throw out the first baseball of the season. MS - The media with their cameras and all. MS - President Johnson talking with baseball players. MS - Baseball fans in the stands. President Johnson winding up to throw the ball, Off to his right Senator Dirkson of Illinois. President Johnson throws the ball and the two teams scamper to get the ball thrown by the President. CUS - A baseball player brings the baseball to President Johnson for his autograph. MLS - The Washington Senators meet with the Los Angeles Angles and the President stays to the bitter end. Los Angeles whips Washington 4 to nothing. | |
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