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 New York-Penn League on or about March 1.

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News from the New York-Penn League on February 22, 1987

Earl Weaver is returning to Elmira for "Earl Weaver Day" at Dunn Field on June 17.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on February 21, 1940

PONY League teams await league meeting to consider admission of Hornell and Jamestown for 1940 season.

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on February 20, 1941

PONY League officials meet in Buffalo, New York. Opening day is May 7, with a 110 game schedule extending through September 1.

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on February 19, 1941

Representatives of teams will meet in Buffalo today to develop schedule for 1941 season according to league president Robert Stedler.

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY League on February 18, 1952

Olean Oilers changes name to Yankees.

 
Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League: February 17, 1940

Cities of Hornell and Jamestown, New York seek PONY League franchises.

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

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News from the New York-Penn League on February 16, 1963

Ron Fiorella signs $20,000 bonus with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be assigned to the Batavia Pirates for the 1963 season

Note: Fiorella pitched in 41 games for Batavia (146 IP, 9-9, 2.96 ERA, 207 SO). He played four seasons in the minor leagues and was out of baseball after 1966.

Source: Hazelton (Pennsylvania) Standard-Speaker via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on February 15, 1984

Utica Blue Sox president visits Pittsfield, Massachusetts about possible relocation. Utica officials "shocked".

Source: Berkshire Eagle via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 14, 1944

City of Olean lost $2,950 operating Bradner Stadium for the Olean Oilers during 1943 season.

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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On this date in New York-Penn League history: February 13, 1994

Opening day is only 125 days away.

Source: The Berkshire Eagle via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 12, 1942

PONY League makes request to the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues for changes in regulations to permit an increase in player and salary limits.

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 11, 1941

City of Bradford, Pennsylvania and Boston Bees agree to ballpark contract for 1941 season.

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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On this date in the New York-Penn League history: February 10, 1985

The Utica Blue Sox named Steve Nichols to the director of operations position. Nichols had been assistant general manager of the Jacksonville Expos in the Southern League and was a pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds system for three seasons.

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 9, 1952

The Pittsburgh Pirates added Batavia to their minor league system.

Source: The American Daily (Somerset, Pennsylvania) via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) History: February 8, 1946

The annual "spring" meeting of club owners, business managers, and other officials was held at the Hotel Buffalo in Buffalo, New York yesterday.

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) History: February 7, 1947

Cecil "Butch" Scheffel is named player/manager of the Lockport Reds. Scheffel managed Lockport during the 1947, '48, and '49 seasons.

Source:  Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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On this date in New York-Penn League history: February 6, 1982

Former major league outfielder Ken Berry is named manager of the Oneonta Yankees for the 1982 season.

Credit: The Palm Beach Post via Newspapers.com

Credit: Chicago White Sox via The Trading Card Database

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) history: February 5, 1940

Pittsburgh Pirates abandon minor league in Jamestown, New York.

Source:  Dunkirk (New York) Evening Observer via Newspapers.com

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On this date in New York-Penn League History: February 4, 1959

Reno DeBenedetti is named manager of the Geneva Redlegs for the 1959 season.

Source:  The Evening Times (Sayre, Pennsylvania via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 3, 1944

Sol Mishkin returning to manage the Wellsville Yankees for the 1944 season.

Source:  Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) League history: February 2, 1944

League expected to play 126 game schedule. Erie to join league. Phillies will operate team in Bradford.

Source:  Bradford Evening Star via Newspapers.com

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On this date in PONY (New York-Penn) History: February 1, 1941

PONY League team discusses lease agreement for new stadium with Jamestown, New York officials for 1941 season.

Source:  Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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