Nov. 7, 1964 - The National League ruled that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee next year but may move to Atlanta in 1966.
The order meant that Milwaukee county, which had instituted a suit to force the Braves to fulfill their contract to play in County Stadium through the 1965 season, has won its point and probably will drop the court action.
One Milwaukee county official, John Doyne, assailed the league’s action, however. He was particularly incensed over the statement of Warren Giles, National League president, that “it is in the best future interests of baseball to have the Braves move to Atlanta in 1966.”
“That’s a stupid statement,” said Doyne. “They’re not doing us any favors by talking like that. Any enthusiasm one would have for the Braves staying here would certainly be dampened by that statement.”
Another official, Eugene Grobschmidt, chairman of the Milwaukee county board, expressed pleasure that the league owners had ordered the Braves to remain in Milwaukee next year.
He said that if the Braves show a real willingness to do their best in Milwaukee, “I’ll do everything in my power to help them get a good record. I hope we can mend our fences and forget the past.” He conceded, though, that there was nothing the county could do to keep the Braves in 1966 after their contract expires.
Officials in Milwaukee said they will begin immediately searching for another team to play in the Wisconsin city in 1966.
There have been reports that Atlanta interests will underwrite any losses in Milwaukee next year to ensure that the team goes to Atlanta the following season.
The Braves have until June 30, 1965, to notify Milwaukee county whether they intend to renew their lease for County Stadium.
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