Grant Buys Boston Braves. new owner vows strong club
George Washington Grant, a Cincinnati promoter and longtime baseball fan, has taken control of the Boston Nationals. He buys the franchise and a long lease on Braves Field, paying about 350000 dollars to Arthur Wise and partners. Grant plans no personnel changes at first, keeps George Stallings as manager and Hapgood as business manager, and aims to strengthen the club while using the field for other ventures.
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Boston Braves New Boss Promises Winning Team and Fresh Blood
G W Grant pledges strong management under Manager Stallings to build a faster younger Braves squad. He aims to restore Boston’s pride, keep the National League team competitive, and win consistently with fan support backing his plan and investment.
Financial details remain undisclosed in fledgling squire case
The article notes that the total amount exchanged is not revealed as the fledgling baseball squire settles ongoing financial matters. Allegations circulate among those presumed connected, but no concrete figures are disclosed.
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Baseball Squire
Moran Will Manage Reds
Pat Moran signed to manage the Cincinnati Nationals for 1919 with a 1920 option if his work satisfies the club. President August Herrmann had waited after cable to Christy Mathewson in France, whose silence led Cincinnati owners to seek Moran.
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Roxbury Latin and Rindge Tech Play to Tie in Hockey Match
Roxbury Latin and Rindge Tech battled to a 1 1 deadlock at Russell Field Cambridge after noon. Hammond and Danehy scored for Roxbury Latin and Rindge Tech respectively while North Guild and Mutch stood out for their teams. Referee Garritt supervised the 2 15 minute periods and a 5 minute overtime.
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George Washington Grant Takes Braves Ownership
George Washington Grant becomes Boston Braves owner, facing work to keep Hank Gowdy and shape team direction. The piece notes Grant’s showmanship, aviation parallels, and echoes McGraw’s player‑first leadership, plus upcoming athletic and collegiate meet plans and Bill Prout’s Army discharge expected next week.
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Boxing Gossip From Oklahoma to New Bedford Tonight
Boxers Magirl Rivers Melanson and Vierra lead a busy program as multiple 10 and 12 round bouts are set at Central A C and Salem A A. The card features Rivers versus George Robinson and other matchups across Boston area venues with plans for future tours and notable fighters like Snyder Moore and Shubert.
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