Life — July 22, 1915 — page 28: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a baseball game with a scoreboard showing "Israelites 0, Visitors 0." The illustration appears to be a religious or ethnic satire, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century based on the art style. The scoreboard lists biblical names (Ephraim, Max, Levi, Benjamin, Issachar, Zebulun, Juda, Manasseh, Joshua), referencing the twelve tribes of Israel. The joke seems to play on stereotypes about Jewish participation in baseball—contrasting biblical/religious identity with American popular culture. The crowd in the stands and players on the field suggest this is satirizing either Jewish involvement in baseball or broader questions about immigrant assimilation. However, without publication date confirmation, the specific historical context and intended satirical target remain unclear.