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Date

1973-07-30

Artist

William H. Mortimer

Maker

Sunpapers Photos

Dimensions

8 1/4 × 9 in. (21 × 22.9 cm)

Accession Number

PA2013.01.0010

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

In 1973, the press could not refrain from Watergate-related puns in reporting the Congressional Baseball Game. Lou Frey’s series of singles—one shown here—helped “the GOP open the ‘gate’ so to speak, with a five-run first inning.” The Republican team, led by Silvio Conte, registered their tenth consecutive victory. Their advantage was attributed to pitching, particularly that of Bob Michel, who was the winning pitcher for each game in the team’s streak.

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