1969 newspaper article - Australian catcher Dale Hughes tags out Philippines player Codiñera Jr.
A 1969 newspaper article and black and white photograph from the December 8 issue of 'The Evening News' Sports section. The photograph shows the Australian catcher Dale Hughes as he dives to tag out Philippines player Codiñera Jr. at home plate, to qualify for the Asian Baseball Championship Federation.
Australia competed in the 1969 Tri-Nations Goodwill Baseball Series in the Philippines. It was the first Australian Team to make an official overseas tour. The tournament was held from December 29 to December 7 at the Rizal Baseball Stadium in Manila.
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The Evening News Sports edited by Manolo Iñigo
Monday, December 8, 1969
This newspaper article was donated to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives by Australian team catcher Dale Hughes.
The newspaper article is a highlight from the first official overseas tour by an Australian baseball team. It is a rare, historical image which comes with impeccable provenance from the Western Australian team member shown in the image.
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