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Catcher Street Catches Ball Thrown From Washington Monument
A ball hurled from the top of the Washington Monument was caught by Charles Street, catcher of the Washington baseball team, in a historic feat witnessed by onlookers and aided by observers including McBride and Ganley. The event, timed at 11 o clock Friday morning, drew crowd chatter about the dangers and thrill of the attempt, with a photographer recording the moment.
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