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Black and white picture of a crowd watching baseball; umpire, catcher and batter.
"Thoney" on his way to first base. Opening game, Toronto, 1907
Black and white picture of a crowd watching baseball; umpire, catcher and batter.

"Thoney" on his way to first base. Opening game, Toronto, 1907

Date1907
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Garrison
Province or state:Ontario
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Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPC_3586
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