Eastern League news on August 31, 1943

Wilkes-Barre Barons move up in standings; League meeting scheduled for today.

Source: Scranton Times-Tribune via Newspapers.com    

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Eastern League news on August 30, 1939

Elmira sets season attendance record in 5-4 win over the Scranton Red Sox.....

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com    

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Eastern League News on August 28, 1951

Eastern League 1951 All-Star team named.

Source: Elmira Advertiser via Newspapers.com    

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Eastern League News: August 27,, 1943

Source: Scranton Times-Tribune via Newspapers.com    

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News from the Eastern League: August 26, 1938

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com    

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Today's Birthday: Dooley Womack, Binghamton Triplets (1961)

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Happy 83rd Birthday to former Eastern League prospect Dooley Womack. He played for the Binghamton Triplets in 1961.

He played in the majors during 5 seasons with the New York Yankees (1966-68), Houston Astros (1969), Seattle Pilots (1969), and Oakland Athletics (1970).

His career was cut short by a torn rotator cuff.

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Eastern League News on August 24, 1961

Source: Pottsville Republican via Newspapers.com    

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Today's Birthday: Gary Beare, Trois-Rivieres Aigles (1975) & Berkshire Brewers (1976)

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Happy Birthday (70) to former Eastern League prospect Gary Beare. He played for the Trois-Rivieres Aigles (1975) &  Berkshire Brewers (1976).

Beare played in the majors for the Milwaukee Brewers during two seasons (1976 & '77).

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Today's Birthday: Craig Counsell, New Haven Ravens (1994)

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Happy Birthday to former Eastern League prospect Craig Counsell. He played in 83 games for the New Haven Ravens in 1994.

Counsell played in the major leagues during 16 seasons for the Colorado Rockies (1995, '97), Florida Marlins (1997-99), Los Angeles Dodgers (1999), Arizona Diamondbacks (2000-03, '05-'06), and Milwaukee Brewers (2004, '07-'11).

He has been the manager for the Milwaukee for 8 seasons (2015-22).

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Today's Birthday: Lance Rautzhan, Waterbury Dodgers (1973-75)

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Former Eastern League prospect Lance Rautzhan was born on this date in 1952. He pitched for the Waterbury Dodgers for three seasons (1973-75).

Rautzhan played in the major leagues during three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977-79) and Milwaukee Brewers (1979), appearing in 83 games.

He died on January 9, 2016.

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Today's Birthday: Bobby Richardson, Binghamton Triplets (1954)

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Happy 87th birthday to former Eastern League prospect Bobby Richardson. He played for the Binghamton Triplets in 1954. 

He went on to play for the New York Yankees during 12 seasons (1955-66). He was an 8-time American League All-Star, 5 time Gold Glove winner at second base and the 1960 World Series Most Valuable Player.

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Eastern League News on August 18, 2003

 

Source: Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com    

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Today's Birthday: Mike "Spanky" LaValliere (Reading Phillies, 1983-84) TCMA & Trading Card Database

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Happy Birthday (62nd) to former Eastern League prospect Mike "Spanky" LaValliere. He played for the Reading Phillies in 1983 and 1984.

LaValliere played in the majors during 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1984), St. Louis Cardinals (1985-86), Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-93) and Chicago White Sox (1993-95). He received National League Gold Glove for Catchers in 1987.

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Eastern League news on August 17, 1960

Source: Lebanon Daily News via Newspapers.com    

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Today's Birthday: Jan Dukes, York White Roses (1967)

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Happy 77th Birthday to former Eastern League prospect Jan Dukes. He pitched for the York White Roses in 1967.

Dukes played for the Washington Senators (1969-70), and Texas Rangers (1972). 

He was inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame (San Mateo County, California) in 2005.

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Today's Birthday: Billy Conigliaro, Pittsfield Red Sox (1966, '68)

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Former Eastern League prospect Billy Conigliaro was born on this date in 1947. He played in the Eastern League during two seasons for the Pittsfield Red Sox (1966, '68). 

Conigliaro went to play for the Boston Red Sox (1969-71), Milwaukee Brewers (1972), and Oakland Athletics (1973). He played in 3 games in the 1973 World Series for the World Champion Athletics.

He is younger brother of fellow Boston Red Sox, Tony Conigliaro. Billy died on February 10, 2021, at the age of 73.

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Today's Birthday: Don Carman, Reading Phillies (1981)

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Happy Birthday (63rd) to former Eastern League prospect Don Carman. He pitched in 28 games for the Reading Phillies in 1981.

Carman played in the majors for 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1983-90), Cincinnati Reds (1991), and Texas Rangers (1992).

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News from the Eastern League on August 12, 2003

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Today's Birthday: Bob Buhl (Hartford Chiefs, 1949)

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Former Eastern League prospect Bob Buhl was born on this date in 1928. He pitched for the Hartford Chiefs in 1949.

Buhl played in the majors for 15 seasons with the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62), Chicago Cubs (1962-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67). He pitched in the 1957 World Series and was a National League All-Star in 1960.

He died on February 16, 2001, at the age of 72.

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Today's Birthday: Mike Hedlund, Pawtucket Indians (1966-67) & Waterbury Indians (1968)

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Happy Birthday (76th) to former Eastern League prospect Mike Hedlund. He played in the Eastern League during 3 seasons with the Pawtucket Indians (1966-67), and Waterbury Indians (1968).

Hedlund played in the majors during 6 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1965, '68), and Kansas City Royals (1969-72)

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Today's Birthday: Rocky Colavito, Reading Indians (1953)

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Happy 89th Birthday to former Eastern League prospect Rocky Colavito. He played for the Reading Indians in 1953.

Colavito went on to a 14 year major league career with the Cleveland Indians (1955-59, '65-'67), Detroit Tigers (1960-63), Kansas City Athletics (1964), Chicago White Sox (1967), Los Angeles Dodgers (1968), and New York Yankees (1968). 

He was a 6-time American League All-Star, finishing his major league career with 374 homes runs. After his playing career, he was a broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians, and coached for the Indians and Kansas City Royals.

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Today's Birthday: Chuck Essegian, Schenectady Blue Jays (1957)

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Happy 91st birthday to former Eastern League prospect Chuck Essegian. He played for the Schenectady Blue Jays in 1957. 

Essegian played in the majors during 6 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1958), St. Louis Cardinals (1959), Los Angeles Dodgers (1959-60), Baltimore Orioles (1961), Kansas City Athletics (1961, '63), Cleveland Indians (1961-62).

After his baseball career, Essegian worked as an attorney in California.

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Eastern League news on August 8, 1950

"Maxie" Patkin to entertain at Artillery Field in Wilkes-Barre during Indians game with the Williamsport Grays tomorrow night.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Times Leader via Newspapers.com    

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News from the Eastern League: August 7, 1951

Future major league pitcher and NBA forward Gene Conley is losing pitcher for the Hartford Chiefs.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Record via Newspapers.com    

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