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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