Jack Slattery from the Chronology

May 23, 1928 - Jack Slattery quits as manager of the last place Braves. Owner Fuch announces that "after much persuasion" Rogers Hornsby has consented to takes over as manager.

Apr 19, 1928 - The visiting Braves make 16 hits‚ 4 by 3B Les Bell‚ to beat the Giants‚ 9-8‚ in 10 innings. The Giants answer with 9 hits including a 3-run homer by Andy Reese. Rajah drives home the game winner with his 3rd hit and manages the team in the absence of Jack Slattery‚ who is attending a funeral. Ed Brandt is the winner over Lefty Faulkner in a game in which no strikeouts occur.

Nov 2, 1927 - Jack Slattery‚ Boston College baseball coach‚ agrees to manage the Braves for a year.