Today's Birthday: Mike Lee

Former Eastern League prospect Mike Lee is 79 years old today. He pitched in the Eastern League in 1961 for the Reading Indians and the Lancaster Red Roses.

Lee played briefly in the majors, appearing in 7 games for the Cleveland Indians in 1960 and 6 games for the 1963 Los Angeles Angels.

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News from the Eastern League on May 13, 1950

Wilkes Barre Barons fall to fourth place after 4-3 loss to Hartford Chiefs.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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New from the Eastern League on May 8, 1965

Pittsfield Red Sox and York White Roses to play a doubleheader tomorrow night after rainout. Gideon's convention displaces York team from Crane Inn.

Source: Berkshire Eagle via Newspapers.com

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New from the Eastern League on May 6, 1961

Johnstown Red Sox end six-game losing streak.

Source: Pottsville Republican via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on May 5, 1958

The last place Allentown Red Sox open a nine game home stand tonight at Breadon Field.

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

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News from the Eastern League on May 3, 1961

Eastern League roundup: Springfield Giants in first place.

Source: The Express (Lock Haven, Pennsylvania) via Newspapers.com

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News from the Eastern League on May 2, 1960

Allentown's win streak ends at seven as Reading sweeps a doubleheader.

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

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