The National League postpones its games for today because of the funeral of George Dovey, co-owner of the Boston Doves with his brother John. Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss is one of the honorary pall bearers for the funeral in Philadelphia.

on June 22, 1909 The National League postpones its games for today because of the funeral of George Dovey, co-owner of the Boston Doves with his brother John. Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss is one of the honorary pall bearers for the funeral in Philadelphia.

 

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