"Having captured the ball park (Rizal Stadium) during battle
for (Manila), troops of the (37th Div) put on first game of
organized baseball since recapture of the city. Catcher Batcha,
former Los Angeles diamond star, now with (145th Inf, 37th Div)
connects with a fast one. (544th Engrs opposed the 145th in the
game) which featured many former ball stars now in service."

Date: 1 April 1945.

Photographer: T5 K.R. Fall.

III-SC 264213, Credit NARA.

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