The Ball Game

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Movie
Original title The Ball Game
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1898
Rod
Director William Heise
production Edison Manufacturing Company
camera William Heise
occupation

The Ball Game is an American documentary from 1898 . The film was released on May 20, 1898 by the Edison Manufacturing Company .

Movie content

The film documents a baseball game between the Reading Phillies and the Newark Bears in 1898.

The game was recorded from about 20 meters from the edge of the field.

Background information

The film Diamonds on the Silver Screen uses scenes from the film.

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