Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
A Kiss for Winning Ball. Pitcher Johnny Vander Meer, (right) Who won his own game that clinched the second straight national League flag for the Cincinnati Red in Philadelphia Sept. 18, plants a kiss on the last ball hurled across the plate by pitcher Joe Beggs (left), who replaced Vandy in the 13th and set the enemy down in order. Vander Meer doubled in the 13th and scored the winning run.
Associated Press · [ca. September 1940]
[Information from item housing] Baseball Teams Cincinnati Reds
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