John Dovey
John Dovey pictured on a 1907 postcard.
Dovey pictured on a 1907 baseball postcard
Born(1865-09-19)September 19, 1865
DiedUnknown
OccupationAmerican baseball executive

John S. C. Dovey (September 19, 1865 – ?) was the co-owner of the Boston Doves of the National League with his brother George Dovey from 1907 through 1909, and later sole principal owner for the 1910 season. He was born in Philadelphia in 1865 to John J. and Catharine (née Creswell) Dovey.[1] 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.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Person Details for John S. C. Dovey, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906"". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  2. ^ "A New Owner For Boston Doves". Portsmouth Daily Times. November 15, 1910. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
  3. ^ Caruso, G. (1995). The Braves Encyclopedia. Temple University Press. p. 318. ISBN 9781566393843. Retrieved 2015-04-06.


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