Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Boston Braves edition

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Getty Images says, about this photo:

Sam Jethroe slides home safely on a double steal in the fifth inning of game with Cubs as Cub catcher Al Walker stretches high for a bad throw from Shortstop Roy Smalley. Braves won, 3-0.

Okay, now we know the identities of the players in this photo, the score of the game, and the inning. Shouldn’t be too hard to figure this one out.

Here’s the full photo:

Getty Images The Cubs are playing the Braves at Wrigley Field. It’s a very small crowd. Let’s take the…