Taking a break

It is that time of year. I'm taking a break to see some spring training games in Arizona. Will get back to blogging about the history of the Eastern League on or about March 1.

See you at the ballpark.

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News from the Eastern League on February 22, 1987

Time is ripe for minor league baseball to blossom.

Source: Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 21, 1940

Former major league catcher Bill Killefer is named manager of the Elmira Pioneers.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 20, 1955

Elmira Pioneers sign four players for 1955 season, including pitcher Henry "Satch" Franklin.

(note: Franklin did not play at Elmira in 1955. He pitched for briefly for Newport News in the Piedmont League).

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 19, 1941

Elmira names Ray Brubaker as manager for 1941 season.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 18, 1982

Ron Kittle, Eastern League Most Valuable Player during the 1981 season signs with the Chicago White Sox.

Source: Glen Falls Post-Star via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 17, 1985

Eastern League is ready to expand to 10 teams if there is major league expansion.

Source: Allentown Daily Call via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 16, 1956

Elmira, New York may lose Eastern League baseball team.

Source: Sayre (Pennsylvania) Evening Times via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on February 15, 1957

Eastern League president talks to Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Redlegs about moving their Class A Minor League teams to Eastern League rather than put up with segregation in the South.

Source: Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 14, 1954

Red Barber to speak at Binghamton Triplets "Hot Stovers" party tonight.

Source: Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 13, 2004

New Altoona Curve manager Tony Beasley brings a winning resume.

 
Source: Indiana (Pennsylvania) Gazette via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 12, 1944

Business manager Gene Martin will also be field manager for the Binghamton Triplets during 1944 season.

Source: The Wilkes-Barre Record via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 11, 1957

Sal Maglie spoke at Hot Stove dinner in Binghamton last night.

Source: Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 10, 1953

Scranton, Pennsylvania hopes to have a community sponsored team in the Eastern League for 1953 season (note: 1953 will be their last season in minor league baseball).

Source: The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League History: February 8, 1946

Pennsylvania State Senator Peter Margie sells minority stock in Wilkes-Barre Barons and steps down as team president. Michael McNally of Scranton named president of team according to an announcement by the Cleveland Indians.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Times Leader via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League History: February 7, 1950

News from the Eastern League annual meeting: New umpires named and team training sites announced.

Source: The Morning Call (Allentown, Pennsylvania) via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League History: February 6, 1983

Former Eastern League prospect Richie Ashburn loves the game of baseball. Ashburn played for the Utica Blue Sox in 1945 and '47. He went on to a 15 year career in the major leagues and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.

Source: The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League History: February 5, 1963

High priced talent: Fast Rising Eastern League prospects.

Source: Bennington (Vermont) Banner via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 4, 1971

Elmira Pioneers get a name change. Will be known as Royals for 1971 season.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 2, 1951

Eastern League winter meeting to be held tomorrow at the Hotel New Yorker in New York City.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Evening News, Record via Newspapers.com

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On this date in Eastern League history: February 1, 1942

Eastern League meeting to resolve salary issue at league meeting this afternoon at New York's Commodore Hotel.

Source: Scrantonian Tribune via Newspapers.com

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