John S. C. Dovey (September 19, 1865 – ?) was the co-owner of the

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of the

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with his brother George Dovey from through , and later sole principal owner for the season. He was born in

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in 1865 to John J. and Catharine (née Creswell) Dovey. In 1907, the Dovey brothers purchased the club from Arthur Soden. After becoming principal owner upon the death of his brother in 1909, he sold the franchise to John P. Harris one season later.

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