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Topical Budget 266-1: Canadians v. London Americans (1916)
 

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"CANADIANS V LONDON AMERICANS. General Sir Sam Hughes pitches the first ball at the baseball match at Queen's Club. The Canadians won by nine to one". The General, with other officers, speaks to seated soldiers. Pan of the Canadian team with the General. The team wears baseball outfits with a maple leaf motif and the words 'Epsom'. The General pitches the first ball. Long shot of the game in progress.