It's "Batter-R-Rup!" As The President Heaves First Ball
It's "Batter-R-Rup!" As The President Heaves First Ball
Clip: 346134_1_1
Year Shot: 1937
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1520
Original Film: 009-555-01
HD: N/A
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Timecode: 00:01:12 - 00:01:52
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast President Roosevelt tosses out the first ball and the big league pennant races are on, with a game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics drawing thousands of fans to the park in perfect baseball weather.