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Display 2-May-2004 - Order a copy of this image
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DATE: | 05-00-1937 |
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DESCRIPTION: | On May 2, 1937, Ab Bergesen, Tacoma commissioner of public works, presented a gold watch to Tacoma Tigers player-manager Eddie Taylor for hitting the first home run by a Tiger for the 1937 season. Besides managing the team, Taylor was also the teams regular 2nd baseman. After the presentation, the Tigers went on to split a double header against Vancouver in front of 4,000 cheering fans. They won the first game 3 to 1, but lost the second 10 to 5. Tacoma lost the four game series 3 game to 1. (T. Times 5/3/1937, pg. 11) |
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IMAGETYPE: | Black & White |
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ORIGINALNEG: | 8x10" |
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NEGATIVETYPE: | Eastman Safety film |
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ADDRESS: | 1302 So. Sprague Ave. |
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SUBJECTS: | Bergersen, Abner R.; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Tigers (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Tacoma Athletic Park (Tacoma); Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; |
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COLLECTION: | Richards Studio Collection |
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PHOTOGRAPHER: | Nelson Richards |
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