Sport: Fallen Idol

In Boston, after he finished his playing days for the Braves, Outfielder Tommy Holmes was close to being an idol. A sure hand in the field and a solid hitter (lifetime batting average: .303), Holmes hung up his playing glove at the end of the 1950 season. Last year he started out on a managerial career for the Brave farm club in Hartford, Conn., and loyal Brave fans confidently expected that he would soon be back in Boston.

Sure enough, in mid-season Holmes was called back to replace ailing Billy Southworth. Manager Holmes managed...

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