Business: The (former) home of the Braves Oct 24, 2009
Lou Perini decided to bail on Boston after average attendance at Braves Field plunged to fewer than 4,000 a game in 1952. Grateful Milwaukee fans rewarded the construction magnate by setting National League box office records in their new stadium. (Boston Globe)
Clemson Football Game Program Feature: O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy Sep 18, 2009
The hospitality down there hooked us and the games have been outstanding (Clemsontigers.com)
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All participants receive a program from Ed Mangan, Atlanta Braves Field Director, and Ashton Ritchie, Scotts Master Gardner. I m told the presentation will be highlighted with tips, trivia and videos, and will take place on top of the third base dugout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Clemson vs. Boston College Football Game Notes Sep 15, 2009
The two teams also played at Braves Field in Boston, then the home of the National League's Boston Braves (now the Atlanta Braves). Clemson had a 3-1 advantage in games played at Braves Field all between 1942-52. (Clemsontigers.com)
GETTING LOOSE: Pirates sail into the annals of ignominy Sep 10, 2009
" After departing the game in 1910, Keeler did not, as popular lore would have it, become a Keebler Elf. He went into real estate and can now be located at Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York. Sweet Deal of the Week The Coyotes' new crest. Quick. How much you got on you? Wanna buy a hockey team? on Thursday Sept 10 in Phoenix where the NHL and Jim "Money Bags" Balsillie will be throwing copper for the bankrupt, woebegone Coyotes. Two bidders -- Jerry Reinsdorf and a group that was working with... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Megliola: Altison leaves a Brave legacy Jul 1, 2009
Later, as head of the Braves Historical Association, George got a kick out of bringing the former players back to the site where Braves Field once stood, occupied now by Boston University's Nickerson Field. The reunions with the Braves made his face shine,'' says George's son, Brian. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
For the record Jun 26, 2009
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a June 23 , a founder of the Boston Braves Historical Association, misidentified a member of the Troubadors, a fans band that entertained at Braves Field. Sid Barbato played clarinet. (Boston Globe)
ChopTalk: Yanks, Sox to pack Turner Jun 24, 2009
Once the Braves moved into Braves Field, that seated 43,500, they returned the favor, allowing the Red Sox to play World Series games there in 1915 and 1916 ... The seats at Braves Field were painted for the start of the season, but they weren't dry for the first game, so many fans left with paint on their clothes. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Vazquez needs a lift Jun 23, 2009
That was a very serious trade, at a very key time, at the weakest position on the Braves field at the time ... That was a very serious trade, at a very key time, at the weakest position on the Braves field at the time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradley out for Zambrano's return Jun 4, 2009
That was at the long-gone Braves Field in Boston, the franchise's first home. Only 24 homers have been hit at Turner Field in 25 games -- the lowest rate in the Majors. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Thomas F. Brennan, Milton High coach, administrator Apr 30, 2009
Norden said Mr. Brennan also was a great punter who nearly kicked the football out of old Braves Field in a game against Louisiana State University. A scrapbook kept by the Brennan family includes newspaper clips from the game that describe three of Mr. Brennan's punts sailing over 60 yards. (Boston Globe)
UP FOR AIR: Memories of Braves Field, Surf Theatre Apr 28, 2009
But there aren t many of us left I bet who remember Braves Field, which now belongs to B.U. and is called Nickerson Field. My father I always felt he was misguided in his choice was a National League fan and so it was only natural to take his oldest to her first baseball game at Braves Field. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
