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Boston Braves players greeted at home
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Boston Braves players greeted at home

Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 · August 27, 1949

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Boston Braves base runner Elbie Fletcher (#17) is congratulated at home plate by teammate Sibby Sisti (#7) in front of Cincinnati Reds catcher Dixie Howell (#6) at Braves Field. Umpire Jocko Conlon looks on.

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