Photographic print of Emmett Ashford umpiring

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A black and white photograph of Emmett Ashford in the act of umpiring. He is at the center of the image wearing dark clothing and protective gear, including a face mask. His right side faces the viewer. His right arm is extended out away from his body toward the right side of the image. His knees are bent and his right leg is positioned behind him with is weight on his left leg. Ashford is standing in the infield of a baseball field and a dugout can be seen in the background. A player is seated in the dugout and is holding a baseball bat. Behind the dugout and barrier are rows of spectators taking up the upper half of the image in the background. The back of the photograph is blank.

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