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mr. mosesI had considered early on as I remember reading early reports of games posted in local saloons and such just as it had been done with early boxing. I think I dated it circa 1905-1919. It had a paper mount without embellishment I think and is an albumen process photo. Now with your mention coupled with Greg's thoughts as to the ownership of the kegs - seen on either side in the photos - perhaps I'm back to leaning in that direction. Posting a close-up and a better look by me.....
(edited to add the lengthily closer observance and not bump it. It definitely says Lang's Lager on draught either side of banner inside base ball (NOTE: TWO WORDS) returns received here. What appears to be two porcelain(?) signs on doorway say Sabin's Sample Room and Lang's Lager in the middle. Interesting paper broadside on door: Second Annual Encampment G................the REPUBLIC"- I surmise Grand Army of the Republic. The word "...ADELPHI (bottom of an A) appears reverse painted behind glass and under that sample room - 15 ball pool - so maybe advertising a Philadelphia STYLE room one could purchase? It would help to know what a sample room is. When did 15 ball pool become popular? The attire is certainly 1890 - 1910's. There is a sidewalk sandwich board which I can't see 
I didn't scan again because you took a nicer shot of my photo than I did and it's all there. I framed this when I bought it and back then I remembered every nuance about every piece and where i bought it and how much it cost and what I had to do to get it home. Yesh. Fotunately my mind is beyond all that. Unfortunately I remember little and even less CORRECTLY. Upon deeper thought with regard to the mount I think it actually had a 1890's style cheaper beige cardboard mount which would be consistent with the above suppositions. Anyway done with it. Sight size near 5 1/5" x 7 1/4" and I wouldn't have matted too much beyond that. If i was framing it now I'd keep the entire image on top of all mounting.... To each their own. Find me a super trade and maybe it's your's....