Good catch Deron.
I like puzzles like this and thought I'd add some possible dates the photo could have been taken.
Judging by the stands in the photo being filled I am assuming a large crowd. I chose 9,000+ when searching retro sheet. Also, based on Dressed to the Nines, the uniforms could only be 1909-1911. 1912 Home Tigers uni's had pinstripes and I don't see pinstripes. That said below are the games with large crowds AT Detroit vs. Cleveland from 1909-1911.
I know it's not definitive and based on a large crowd and no pinstripes but - each piece of info can help solve...
Also - Moriarty was the 3rd baseman in every game below. (That is 3rd base yes?)
1909:
Sat 4-17 - 12,649
Sun 4-18 - 18,478
Fri 9-10 (2) - 10.398
Sat 9-11 - 9.279
1910:
Opening Day 4-14- 14,063
1911:
Sun 4-16 - 14,063
Sun 4-30 - 14,156
Sun 9-10 - 9,756
Last thing - I would guess it was opening day because that would be reason to send a photographer to cover the game rather than a random Sunday. But just a thought.
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