1922 Athletics vs Yankees: Double Play Action Scene
The Page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide depicts a scene from a baseball game involving the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics. In the action captured, Schang of the Yankees is involved in a pivotal play, creating a flurry of dust as he slides into a base. This maneuver obscures Hauser of the Athletics, highlighting the intensity of the moment. The photo further details a quick double play executed by the Yankees, with Perkins and Walker of the Athletics being retired. Key players visible in the play include Galloway, Pipp, Scott, Ward, Ketchum, and Huggins, all contributing to the dynamic fielding and base-running strategies of their respective teams.