V2 Attack, Battersea, London, England, 1945

 

 

On 27 January 1945 at 4:04 pm London time a V2 (Vergeltungswaffe 2) rocket hit near the intersection of Usk Road and York Road in the Battersea area of London. This V2 attack resulted in the total destruction of 20 houses and left another 50 badly damaged. It also caused the loss of 17 lives.

 

This was the last time that the SW11 area of London was hit by a rocket attack. It had been previously hit by 24 V1 rockets and 1 other V2.



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A young girl stands in the rubble of her Battersea, London neighborhood. This damage was caused by a V2 rocket attack on 27 January 1945.



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Two men load their possessions into a wagon after the V2 rocket attack on 27 January 1945

 

 

Indians vs. Senators, 12 July 1924

In the first game of a double-header Cleveland Indians 2nd baseman, Chick Fewster, slides into 3rd base during the 8th inning of the game. Washington Senators 3rd baseman, Ossie Bluege, looks on, powerless, during the 7-1 route. Griffith Stadium, Washinton D.C.

Also seen in the photo is the 3rd base umpire Ducky Holmes.

Yankees vs. Senators, 16 August 1925

Home plate umpire Dick Nallin prepares to make the call as New York Yankees' 1st baseman, Lou Gehrig, slides into home while the Washington Senators' catcher, Hank Severeid, waits for the ball, Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C.

This play took place during 3rd at bat for the Yankees during the 4th inning. Vean Gregg had just replaced Dutch Ruether as the Senators' pitcher. Gehrig was the first batter of the inning and hit a double. Joe Dugan advanced Gehrig to 3rd with a sacrifice fly. This photo takes place during the next at bat, Yankees' catcher, Benny Bengough.

Bengough laid out a sacrifice bunt, but the fielder decided to try for the put out at home plate, allowing Bengough to make it to 1st. It was a close play as we can see where the ball bounced off the 1st base line and is seen blocking Gehrig's left elbow about one foot from Severeid's mitt. Unfortunately, the throw was a bit wide and Severeid missed it. Benbough then advanced to second and this throw was deemed an error by Joe Harris, the 1st baseman.