Charged With Murder in Dallas is Art (The Great) Shires. 42, former major league first baseman. He is held in the death of Hi Erwin, 56, onetime minor league player and umpire. Shires admits fighting with Erwin. This picture was taken in 1932 by the traveler's Leslie Jones when Shires was with the Braves.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Charged With Murder in Dallas is Art (The Great) Shires. 42, former major league first baseman. He is held in the death of Hi Erwin, 56, onetime minor league player and umpire. Shires admits fighting with Erwin. This picture was taken in 1932 by the traveler's Leslie Jones when Shires was with the Braves.

[ca. December 1948]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Shires, Art Baseball

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