John Dovey
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John Dovey was the co-owner of the Boston Doves
of the National League
with his bother George Dovey
from through , and later sole principal owner for the season. In 1907, the Dovey brothers purchased the club from Arthur Soden
. After becoming principal owner upon the death of his brother in 1909, he sold the franchise to John P. Harris
one season later.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
with his bother George Dovey
George Dovey
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from through , and later sole principal owner for the season. In 1907, the Dovey brothers purchased the club from Arthur Soden
Arthur Soden
Arthur H. Soden was an American executive in Major League Baseball who was the president/owner of the Boston Beaneaters of the National League and a Civil War veteran...
. After becoming principal owner upon the death of his brother in 1909, he sold the franchise to John P. Harris
John P. Harris
John Paul Harris was a Pittsburgh businessman and politician who opened the world's first theater devoted entirely to showing Motion pictures....
one season later.