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08-21-2006, 07:41 PM
Posted By: <b>steve f</b><p>Smokey Joe and Tris visit Fenway. c 1917<br />I always found the Boston fans warm and friendly. Wish this were a clear photo.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1156124232.JPG">
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08-21-2006, 09:22 PM
Posted By: <b>J Levine</b><p>I know I read a story once where Ted Williams was shooting ducks from the Fenway outfield...maybe it was a common practice for the players to be armed.<br /><br />Joshua
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08-21-2006, 09:33 PM
Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>Actually, during WWI, any players not in the Army had to drill with rifles daily. The owners felt this would prevent the Government form shutting down Baseball for the duration.<br><br>Frank