Lary Doby Heading To First Base
Original caption: 7/12/1947-Cleveland, OH: Pinchhitter Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians heads for first base afterf batting for pitcher Red Embree in the Indians-Philadelphia Athletics game. He got onto the bag on an error by Athletics shortstop Eddie Joost. Watching play are Athletic catcher Mike Guerra and Umpire Bill McKinley. The Philadelphia Team won, 4 to 2. July 12, 1947 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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