Billy Southworth Signs with Boston Braves, 1945 Baseball Management Transition
The page from the January 1946 edition of Baseball Magazine highlights a significant moment in Major League Baseball history, featuring Billy Southworth, who resigned from his managerial position with the St. Louis Cardinals to sign a contract with the Boston Braves. The article captures the signing process, showcasing Southworth at the center of the activity. Observing the event is John Quinn, the general manager of the Braves. Additionally, several other team officials are present, including Quido Rugo, the vice president; C. Joseph Maney, the treasurer; and Louis Perini, the president of the Braves. This shift marks a transition in Southworth's career as he moves from managing a prominent franchise in St. Louis to taking the helm at the Braves, another National League team.