They’re Off! The big league season opened in Washington April 12 with President Roosevelt throwing out the first ball, starting the tilt between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. The Senators won, 4 to 1. Above is a general view of the opening of hostilities, and the crowded, flag-bedecked stands.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

They’re Off! The big league season opened in Washington April 12 with President Roosevelt throwing out the first ball, starting the tilt between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. The Senators won, 4 to 1. Above is a general view of the opening of hostilities, and the crowded, flag-bedecked stands.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1933]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Baseball... Parks... Washington (A) Griffith Stadium

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