1943 Vintage Diagram of Braves Field in Boston Baseball Guide
The page from the 1943 Sporting News Baseball Guide and Record Book features a diagram and a photograph of Braves Field in Boston, the home stadium of the Boston Braves. The photograph, taken from a high point in the stands, captures the view of the baseball diamond, emphasizing the stadium's design and layout. The accompanying diagram provides detailed measurements of the field, including distances to the foul lines: left field at 340 feet, left center at 365 feet, center field at 370 feet, right center at 390 feet, and right field at 340 feet. The structure includes seating areas like the bleachers and pavilions, with designated areas for both teams' dugouts and bullpens. The Boston Braves, a Major League Baseball team, played in this stadium, which reflects the era's architectural style and the experience of baseball in the 1940s.