This exceptionally rare original wire photo of Hall of Famers Hisanori Karita and Takeo Tabe, taken during the 1935 Yomiuri Giants Tour of North America, was property of The Sporting News, as noted on the back. The Giants played a total of 109 games during the Tour. Games were played in the United
States, Mexico and Canada. This photo was used in a San Francisco publication on February 26, 1935. The attached caption states that the team "will arrive tomorrow, February 27th in San Francisco". There is a Sporting News Collection authentication sticker on the back.
Size: The photograph is 6 1/2" x 8 1/2". The attached caption sheet is 6 3/4" x 4".
Condition: Ex/Mt
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