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Milwaukee Braves

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Month/Day/Year: March 18, 1953

Segment Number: 1

Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of people looking around County Stadium after it is announced that the Boston Braves will be moving to Milwaukee this season. Three people are interviewed on the street. They all think a major league team will be good for the city.

Notes: The film is black and white (negative) and does have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: March 25, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves' ticket office is busy with requests for tickets for the Braves' first season in Milwaukee. Footage of County Stadium including the clubhouse. Shirley Mack and Gertrude Quinn work in the office while Mrs. Jack Schwid handles the food stands.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #11.

Month/Day/Year: April 1, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A construction crew works to complete the new pedestrian bridge that will provide easier access to County Stadium. Elsewhere, Braves' general manager John Quinn and Public Relations chief Charles Sands handle ticket emergencies.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #11.

Month/Day/Year: May 13, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Giants at County Stadium before a crowd of 9,000. See script for names of players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: May 20, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Braves lost to the Brooklyn Dodgers before of a crowd of 23,000. Jackie Robinson scored 2 runs with a home run in the first inning and Eddie Matthews hit a triple. See script for names of additional players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: May 27, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Braves sweep a 3 game series against the Cincinnati Reds before a crowd of 8,700. Warren Spahn threw his 28th career shut out and hit a single in the fifth inning. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: June 17, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves beat the Phillies before a crowd of 35,000 at County Stadium. Eddie Matthews, Billy Bruton, Sid Gordon, Johnny Logan and Jimmy Pendleton scored.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: June 17, 1953
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Mayor Frank Zeidler receives a tomahawk from Milwaukee Braves manager Charlie Grimm at a ceremony at the Milwaukee Road depot welcoming the Braves home after several road games.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: June 24, 1953
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates at County Stadium by a score of 1 to 0. Footage of the game. Players shown include Eddie Matthews and Warren Spahn; see script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.

Month/Day/Year: July 8, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 in front of over 37,000 people at County Stadium. Highlights include plays by Eddie Matthews and Joe Adcock. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: July 29, 1953
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves shut out the New York Giants for the second game in a row. A crowd of over 30,000 saw the game at County Stadium. Players featured include pitcher Bob Buhl and Eddie Matthews. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: August 12, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. George McBride was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame before the Braves played the St. Louis Cardinals at County Stadium. The Braves lost to the Cards. Players featured include Stan Musial and Eddie Matthews. See script for more players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: August 12, 1953
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Johnny Antonelli, Mel Roach, Joey Jay and trainer Joe Taylor of the Milwaukee Braves visit Children's Hospital. The players signed autographs and spent time with the kids. Ignatius Gagliano, who conquered polio, return to visit.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: September 9, 1953
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves beat Philadelphia 3 to 2. Over 28,000 fans watched the game at County Stadium. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: September 9, 1953
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Billy Bruton and Jack Dittmer of the Milwaukee Braves visit with children at the Southgate Shopping Center. They were there to help celebrate the anniversary of the mall.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: September 16, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 3 at County Stadium before a crowd of nearly 19,000. Footage of the game includes plays by Eddie Matthews and Jack Dittmer. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.

Month/Day/Year: September 23, 1953
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Red Feather Kids, Sandra Sanderson and Eugene Ostrander, visit with Billy Bruton and Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves in the dugout of County Stadium.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14

Month/Day/Year: September 30, 1953
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Frank C. Verbest, president of the Blatz Brewing Company, presents Milwaukee Brave Andy Pafko with the keys to a brand new Cadillac for being named "The Best of the Braves" by the fans. Mrs. Pafko gets a ride in the car.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14

Month/Day/Year: October 28, 1953
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The management of team of the Milwaukee Braves were honored at the 92nd Annual Association of Commerce dinner. Among those in attendance were Louis Perini, I. R. Witthun, Charlie Grimm and Fred Miller. See script for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.

Month/Day/Year: October 28, 1953
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan married Dorothy Ahlmeyer of St. Louis at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Father John T. Donovan presided and the House of Good Shepherd's girls' choir sang. Footage inside and outside of the church.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.

Month/Day/Year: January 20, 1954
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan welcomes new second baseman Danny O'Connell to the Braves' clubhouse. Photographers take pictures of the two.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #15.

Month/Day/Year: March 3, 1954
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of people waiting in line at County Stadium to buy tickets to Milwaukee Braves' baseball games. A woman reads as she waits in line while others play cards.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #15.

Month/Day/Year: April 14, 1954
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves return from Cincinnati for the home season opener. Manager Charlie Grimm, general manager John Quinn, and coach Johnny Cooney discuss the recent streak of player injuries. Eddie Matthews practices in the batting cage.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.

Month/Day/Year: April 14, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A crowd welcomes the Braves home to Milwaukee at the depot. Braves President Louis Perini speaks before a short parade with Charlie Grimm, Henry Aaron, and Eddie Matthews. More than 30,000 people gathered along the route to the Schroeder Hotel.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.

Month/Day/Year: April 21, 1954

Segment Number: 3

Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The new WTMJ-TV program "Kids Inning," hosted by Blaine Walsh, goes on the air. Warren Spahn is the first guest. Gordon Hinckley conducts a sports quiz. Vincent Schmidt and Lucille Pohland; Miss Pohland gets an autographed bat.

Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.

Month/Day/Year: June 2, 1954
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves lose to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Players featured are Pee Wee Reese, Andy Pafko, Hank Aaron, and Russ Meyer. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #16.

Month/Day/Year: June 9, 1954
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Milwaukee Braves lose to the New York Giants at County Stadium. Two of the players featured are Joe Adcock and Johnny Logan. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: July 28, 1954
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Members of the local Knothole Gang watch the Braves take on the Giants at County Stadium.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: August 18, 1954
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals at County Stadium. Some of the players featured are Del Crandall, Eddie Matthews, Hank Aaron, and Johnny Logan. See script for names of other players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: September 29, 1954
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Braves' third baseman Eddie Matthews married Virjean Lauby of Marshfield at the county clerk's office. Donna Wunrow and Joe Taylor served as witnesses. Matthews' attorney Harry Zaiding was also present.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: September 29, 1954
Segment Number: 8
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Braves President Louis Perini gave Walter Bender, president of the county park commission, a check for $225,000. The gift was a surpise, and according to Perini, was a sign of appreciation for the support the team has received.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: September 29, 1954
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Braves complete the ninth inning of a suspended game against Cincinnati and then immediately play the St. Louis Cardinals at County Stadium. The Braves won both games and set a new season attendance record. See script for names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22.

Month/Day/Year: October 6, 1954
Segment Number: 8
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Braves' first baseman Joe Adcock was named the "Best of the Braves" in the Blatz Brewing Company contest. Adcock received a new Cadillac and a date with Mary Jeanne MacGillis - "Queen of Diamonds." James Shinners of Blatz talks with Adcock.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #23.

Month/Day/Year: November 10, 1954
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Children at the Milwaukee County Home for Dependent Children are treated to apple pie during National Apple Week. Eddie Johnson of the Milwaukee Braves' visits with the children.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #23.

Month/Day/Year: January 12, 1955
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of the 2nd Annual Milwaukee Baseball Writers' dinner. Among those in attendance are Joe Adcock, John Quinn, Charlie Grimm and Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves. Burleigh Grimes is inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. He is seen with Walter Lazynski.
Notes: The film is black and white (negative) and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: April 12, 1960
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Milwaukee Braves season opener. Shows scenes from around the stadium and follows Warren Spahn as he takes batting practice and warms up for the game.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: March 3, 1961
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Footage of tickets being delivered to County Stadium for the upcoming Milwaukee Braves season. Ticket director William Eberly, Paul Hilgendorf, and other staffers count tickets and separate them according to games.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: July 10, 1961
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part 1 of 4. Segment focuses on the pre-game duties of the Milwaukee Braves' batboys Ken Clancy and Tom Moore. The two boys are shown inside the clubhouse checking bags and polishing shoes.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: July 11, 1961
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part 2 of 4. Segment focuses on Milwaukee Braves' batboy Ken Clancy and his pre-game on field duties. Braves' manager Charley Dressen is also featured in numerous clips.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: July 12, 1961
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part 3 of 4. Segment focuses on Ken Clancy's batboy duties during a Milwaukee Braves game. Numerous Braves players are briefly pictured, such as Gino Cimoli, Frank Bolling, and Eddie Matthews. Segment ends with an interview with Clancy.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: July 13, 1961
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Part 4 of 4. Segment focuses on Braves' assistant batboy Tom Moore and his on-field duties. He is also briefly interviewed in the segment. The segment ends with Joe Torre conversing with the two batboys in the dugout.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: April 21, 1964
Segment Number: 5 & 6
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Hank Aaron is interviewed as the Braves arrive in Milwaukee. He says everyone has to pitch in and do their part to help the team. Aaron hopes to start hitting more home runs. Joe Torre hopes the team can keep their winning streak going. Footage of the Milwaukee Braves arriving at the airport. Manager Bobby Bragan says he is happy with their 4-3 record so far and is happy to hear about the fans' enthusiasm. Eddie Matthews says once the team starts hitting, they will really get going.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

Month/Day/Year: April 22, 1964
Segment Description: Special Assignment. The opening day of the baseball season in Milwaukee drew large crowds. Crowds cheered as the Milwaukee Braves began a new season at County Stadium. Footage of players warming up, fans filing into the stadium, and the field being readied.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: November 26, 1965
Segment Number: 8
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Eddie Matthews of the Milwaukee Braves is honored at a special dinner.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.

Month/Day/Year: December 22, 1965
Segment Number: 3 & 7
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage inside the courtroom as Judge Elmer Roller hears arguments in the court case against the Braves. The courtroom is filled with spectators. The legality of the lawsuit against the Braves is the focal point of the hearing.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.

Month/Day/Year: January 12, 1966
Segment Number: 8
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Leo Durocher talks about the Braves moving to Atlanta. He says the organization made the mistake of announcing their intent to move the team before the season started. He doesn't blame the fans for not going to games.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #48.

Month/Day/Year: January 25, 1966
Segment Number: 1 & 2
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage of Judge Elmer Roller's courtroom. An unidentified man flips through a legal brief. Close up of a document signed by Judge Roller. Roller ruled that the state's antitrust action against the Braves and the National League must go to trial. An unidentified man expresses his pleasure with the ruling.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

Month/Day/Year: January 27, 1966
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: Daily Footage. An unidentified reporter asks people on the street about the situation involving the Milwaukee Braves. People comment on whether the team will return to Milwaukee, the possibility of getting a new team, and the ethics of the move to Atlanta.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

Month/Day/Year: February 28, 1966
Segment Number: 1, 2, 3, 5
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage of Judge Elmer Roller's courtroom during the trial over the antitrust lawsuit against the Braves, the National League, and nine other teams filed by the state in an attempt to keep the Braves in Milwaukee. Over 250 spectators, including housewives, school children, businessmen, and Milwaukee County Executive John Doyne are present. Segment 5 starts with footage of a headline from The Milwaukee Sentinel. There are ten lawyers present for the state and county.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.

Month/Day/Year: April 13, 1966
Segment Description: Special Assignment. Attorneys, baseball fans, and the media wait for Judge Elmer Roller to deliver his verdict regarding the future of the Milwaukee Braves.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.

Month/Day/Year: April 30, 1966
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Warren Spahn is presented with the Major Richard Ira Bong Award. Two unidentified men hold the plaque and stand next to Mr. Spahn. This award honors veterans from the Milwaukee area. Spahn played for the Milwaukee Braves.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

Month/Day/Year: July 27, 1966
Segment Number: 1, 6 & 7
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Bronson LaFollette says the state will petition the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to hear their case against the Braves. He thinks the Court should reach a decision by fall. Footage of men inside the courtroom. An unidentified man says the state may take further action against the Braves. Another unidentified man says he wants to get another baseball team in Milwaukee.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

Month/Day/Year: December 12, 1966
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Attorney General Bronson LaFollette says they are deeply disappointed by the result reached today in the United States Supreme Court case regarding the Braves. The high court has stated that it will not review the state's antitrust suit against the Braves.
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound.

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