1. Measures 7" x 9". Mommer's operator puts on her raincoat so she doesn't get wet delivering her goose eggs. Wide World Photo Miami Bureau informational sheet affixed on reverse reading, "Scoreboard Keeps Fans Amused Miami, Fla. During wet weather "Mommer" Goose comes out wearing a raincoat as shown. The gag is reenacted by operator John Roth. The goose lays an egg when the visiting team fails to score at the end of an inning of a baseball game." Sporting News Hologram. (A0439)
2. Measures 7" x 9". Mommer goose and her offspring deliver yet another goose egg to the opposition's line. Wide World Photo Miami Bureau informational sheet affixed on reverse reading, "Scoreboard Keeps Fans Amused Miami, Fla. Sometimes "Mommer" misses the proper slot to lay her goose egg, and in that event her 30 inch high offspring comes excitedly out and picks up the misplaced egg returning it to the correct slot. This photo also gives a general view of the novel scoreboard at Miami Technical High School Field." Sporting News Hologram. (A0439)
3. Measures 7" x 9". Mommer is pictured here with her operator, John Roth, in preparation to go and lay another of her famous eggs. Affixed AP newsfeature article on reverse with Wide World Photo stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (A0439)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a first generation photo (Type A), this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Sporting News newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News and includes the official Sporting News hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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