Braves' Directors Favor Move to Atlanta
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1964 THE LIMA fljSWS. LIMA. OHIO PACE TWENTY-SEVEN • Braves' Directors Favor Move To Atlanta Milwaukee Citizens Oppose Shift; National League* ***** Owners9 Okay* Expected*** NEW YORK (AP) - National restraining the Braves from punch followed a 12-6 vote by League club owners met today Until the legal bombshell was Atlanta, were handed a ficient radio and television reve- to the aftermath of the 1964 moving or from seeking permis- the Braves' directors, meeting dropped it appeared certain that prepared statement by Braves' nue. to consider the transfer of the sion to move. in Chicago, to shift the club. season, which ended a week ago the owners would approve the publicity director Ernie John- Rumors of the move to Atlan- with the St. Louis Cardinals' Milwaukee franchise to Atlanta Whether the unprecedented The injunction forbids the shift. Approval by six of the son. The terse statement an- for 1965 but a bare-knuckle fight legal maneuver would serve to ta were circulated as early as World Series victory over the Braves from applying to either other nine clubs was needed and nounced the decision to move the spring of 1963, shortly after between the Braves and Mil- block the club owners' action at the president of the league or no serious opposition was fore- New York Yankees. waukee officials raised specula- the franchise but gave no rea- Lou Perini sold controlling in- Johnny Keane resigned as today's special meeting in a the owners of other clubs for seen. sons for the shift, explaining terest in the club to a syndicate tion as to what action—if any— mid-town hotel could not be sanction to move. It temporarily manager of the Cardinals and The southern exodus of the that Giles had asked that no of Chicago businessmen, headed was hired by the Yankees, who the owners would take. determined. Legal papers ap- prohibits the Braves, who have Braves, charter members of the information be released until The Braves' board of direc- parently would have to be by Bill Bartholomay. had dismissed Yogi Berra. Red a year remaining on their Coun- National League who moved after the New York session. Attendance had dipped from a, tors voted Wednesday to move served here prior to the meet- ty Stadium contract, from ar- Schoendienst inherited the Car- from Boston to Milwaukee in "Shortly thereafter," the high of 2,215,404 in 1957—when dinal job. Dick Sisler replaced the team—for the second time ing. ranging, agreeing to play or 1953, was approved at a closed, statement read, "the Braves' in 11 years—and the owners League President Warren the Braves won the NL pennant the ailing Fred Hutchinson as scheduling any 1965 games at two-hour conference—one day management will release a and defeated the New York were expected to approve the Giles said Wednesday nigh! he any site other than Milwaukee. after league President Warren manager of the Cincinnati Reds shift. detai'ed statement outlining all Yankees in the World Series—to and Harry Walker succeeded had not been informed of the Braves representatives were Giles called the New York the various considerations for 766,927 in 1962. But several hours after the injunction and planned to go Danny Murtaugh as pilot of the ordered by Circuit Judge Ron- meeting "to further discuss the any action taken." The Braves' decision to quit Pittsburgh Pirates. club's decision to quit Milwau- ahead with the meeting. He a'd Drechsle'r to appear next situation and take action there- Although the Braves won't Milwaukee, coming on the heels Last week Cleveland Indians kee was announced, a tempo- would seek legal counsel, he Tuesday to show cause why the on." say so publicly, contributing of managerial changes by both directors decided to remain in rary injunction was obtained by said, if it became necessary. Cleveland for at least one more injunction should not be made After the directors' meeting, factors to the decision included League pennant winners, pro- Milwaukee County officials Milwaukee's legal counter- permanent year, dispelling reports of an newsmen, including one from dwindling attendance and insuf- vided another bizarre element American League shift. 4 "***¥*•- *-< "— ^ Yank Olympic Lead 'Bushville' Interest Chopped By Russia Declined After '57' MILWAUKEE (UPIWBush- at the wrong time, and local them, so they didn't go to the TOKYO (AP) — The on-rush-'Russia are matched in the has- ism should be discouraged, ville Wins! newspapers never let him for--park, but stayed home and ing forces of Russia, buoyed by ketball final so each will pick up! The United States, which got Just seven years and 10 days'ge5tt iitL. the strength of its canoeists, one medal there. .listened on the radio. surprising support from its ago, on Oct. 11, 1957, that sign, The construction of freeways; Then there were those who grabbed off seven more Olym-i But the key to it all is the shooters.~also got some surprise! along with others promoting pic Games medals today, success or failure of the Russian!help from its canoeists, who and an interchange into the!were down on the Braves, the Lew Burdette for President and stadium parking lots also con-'owner, and the players. "Who moved to within 17 of the United gymnasts. The United States (prevented an anticipated' shut- Eddie Mathews for Vice Presi- States' leading total of 88 and isn't expected to score, but Rus- out in medals today. ' tributed to the decline. In 1958, wants to go see a fifth place 1 dent, was prominently dis- World Series fans had to fight club," was heard more often appeared to be in excellent sia must make up some 10 or 12; Francine Fox, V 15-year-old played as Milwaukee whooped position to overhaul the Amen- to overtake the Americans. And schoolgirl, and Gloria Perrier, a' acres of mud and go through than not. And another excuse cans they could do it Russia won 15 35-year-old clerk, both from it up for the world champion and around construction sites to was, "Perini won't allow tele- Braves. get to the park. Fans were dis-! vision, so I won't go out to see The United States had a lead gym medals in I960. Washington. D.C , were second Wednesday Bushville struck of 86-64 going into this next-to- Although nationalism and behind Germany's winning pair couraged. them in person." out. A ban against carry-ins of B_y 1962, attendanc_________e at last full day of competition in team comparisons are discour- in women's kayak doubles At a news conference in Chi- Lm- the 18th modern Olympics, but aged by Olvmpic officials, the The Washington girls were bottled and canned beverages waukee games had sagged to cago Braves Board Chairman was also instituted— and soon j 767,000 and Perini sold out to managed to pick up only two team struggle between the timed in 1:59.16 for the 500 met-' William C. Bartholomay an- medals, a silver in women's Americans and the Soviets has ers of the rainswept course.! repealed by fans who com- j the Bartbolomay-Reynolds- Mo nounced the transfer of the plained. This reportedly caused Hale snydicate, which set out kayak doubles and a bronze in been a key factor ever since while the Germans won in, GOOD NEWS — Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. club's National League fran- women's kayak singles by Mar- Russia began competing in the 1:56.95. ', wears a happy smile as he calls friends to give the cancellation of several bus immediately to revamp the chise to Atlanta, Ga. trips from throughout Wiscon- cja Jones of Oklahoma City. Games. ^n^ j^jaria jones . Drettv • them the news of the Milwaukee Braves' decision club's iaage. But there wasn't ; More than a quarter of a sin to the park. Tavern owners R'issia. meanwhile, gathered Only their first time out, at 23-vear-old Michigan State stu to move their Nat ".?al League franchise to Atlan- million persons jammed the time before the 1963 season and in tVee gold and a bronze in UK 1952 Games in Helsinki,Stfrl oSoma Sy was ta next season. The Mayor holds an artist's con- in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, attendance rose only sliglitly to downtown streets in 1957 after Madison, and even as far away 773,000. This past year, after an canoe.ng. two bronze in judo have the Russians lost The closing fast and just missed ception of the Atlanta Municipal Stadium which is the Braves, in their fifth year and a bronze in equestrian dres- United States won the medal taking second in the women's as Eau Claire had chartered aggressive pre - season ticket sage and pushed its total to 71 race there 76-69. and 40-22 in kavak singles currently under construction at a cost of S18 mil- in Milwaukee, took the mighty buses to come to the games selling campaign and several medals, including 22 gold The gold At Melbourne in 1956 Rus —' lion. (UPI Telephoto) New York Yankees 4-3 in the and with each ticket and place promotions together with a United States has 34 gold, 26 sia led 98-74 and 37-32 in gold. In World Series. That, without on the bus went a six-pack of more interesting ball club, at- silver and 28 bronze. 1960 at Rome the count was 10-3 doubt, was the high point of the seer. The business was good I tendance rose to more than 910,- And the program is all in 71 for Russia over-all and 43-34 The club's 12-year stay here.