Thursday, April 30, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 30, 1950

The Binghamton Triplets shutout the Utica Blue Sox, 4-0 before 900 fans.

Source: Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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Monday, April 27, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 27, 1944

The Albany Senators lack pitching as they prepare for the 1944 Eastern League season.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Record via Newspapers.com

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 25, 1961

Still known as the "Red Roses", Lancaster wore "Cardinals" uniforms in their home opener last night.

Source: Lancaster New Era via Newspapers.com

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 23, 1966

The Eastern League opens its 44th season tonight.






























Source: Lebanon Daily News via Newspapers.com

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 22, 1941

Opening Day in the Eastern League is tomorrow. Springfield Nationals' manager Rabbit Maranville has toughest job in the league.



Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 21, 1968

The Elmira Pioneers play their Eastern League home opener at Dunn Field today at 2:00pm against the Binghamton Triplets.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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Monday, April 20, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 20, 1959

Eastern League to open on Tuesday, April 21. League President Tommy Richardson predicts banner year.

Source: Scranton Tribune via Newspapers.com

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 19, 1960

Allentown Red Sox open Eastern League season at home on Friday, April 22, against the Williamsport Grays.

Source: Scranton Times-Tribune via Newspapers.com

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 18, 1950

Eastern League names seven new umpires for 1950 season.



Source: Scranton Times-Tribune via Newspapers.com

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Friday, April 17, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 17, 1952

Former Hartford Chiefs pitcher Gene Conley makes his major league debut for the Boston Braves tonight. Conley was the Sporting News Minor League Player of the Year for in 1951 for Harford.

Source: Hartford Courant via Newspapers.com

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 16, 1950

Shorts maybe seen in the Eastern League this summer.

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

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 15, 1940

Williamsport Grays expected to be strong as they prepare for 1940 season in North Carolina.

Source: Scranton Tribune via Newspapers.com

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 14, 1953

Eastern League President Tommy Richardson visits Binghamton Triplets spring training site at Orangeburg, South Carolina.

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

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Monday, April 13, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 13, 1958

The Lancaster Roses, a new team in the Eastern League will arrive in Lancaster on Thursday, April 17, according to team manager Johnny Pesky.

Source: Lancaster Sunday News via Newspapers.com

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 8, 1967

Philadelphia Phillies assign Robin Roberts to Reading, Pennsylvania in the Eastern League. He pitched in 11 games for Reading in 1967 (5-3, 2.48 ERA) to finish his career at age 40.

Source: Wilmington (DE) News Journal via Newspapers.com

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Monday, April 6, 2020

News from the Eastern League on April 6, 1953

Reading Indians to play 10 doubleheaders during the 1953 season.

Source: Pottsville Republican via Newspapers.com

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