Worcester Oval
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The Worcester Oval was an American athletic grounds in Worcester, Massachusetts. Constructed for track and field, the venue hosted myriad other events, including college football and minor league baseball.
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Location | Anna Street and Coburn Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.[1] |
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Coordinates | 42°15′57″N 71°45′28″W |
Owner | Bigelow family (1891–1925) Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield (1925–1950) Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester (1950–1953) Xaverian Brothers (1953–1968) |
Capacity | 2,000 |
Construction | |
Opened | 1891 |
Renovated | 1925 |
Closed | 1961 |
Demolished | 1968 |
Tenants | |
Holy Cross Crusaders (NCAA) 1892–1904 Worcester (New England League) 1894, 1898 Worcester Farmers/Quakers/Hustlers (Eastern League) 1899–1902 Worcester Reds (Connecticut League) 1904 Saint John's High School 1925–1961 |
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