News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 25, 1948

Bradford Blue Wings start spring training in 5 days in North Carolina.

Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on March 24, 1964

Clyde McCullough named manager of the Auburn Mets for the 1964 season.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 23, 1945

Jamestown Falcons to begin spring training on April 13.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 22, 1952

All PONY League teams are affiliated with Major League teams for 1952 season.

Source: Sayre Evening Times via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 21, 1944

Ollie Carnegie named manager of the Jamestown Falcons for the 1944 season.

Source: Wilkes-Barre Record via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 19, 1942

Incorporation papers filed for Lockport baseball club. Bill Schumancher named president.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 18, 1946

Several former PONY League prospects vie for spots on Major League teams.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 17, 1948

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

March 17, 1948: Bradford, Pennsylvania newspaper and radio sponsor conduct contest for Bradford Blue Wings bat boy for upcoming PONY League season.

Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 16, 1944

Jamestown and Hornell name managers for 1944 season.

Source: Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 15, 1953

The PONY League begins play with a 126 game season on May 2.

Source: Allentown Daily Call via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 14, 1956

Does Elmira, New York want a team in the PONY League? Fans asked to vote.

Source:  Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 13, 1946

Jamestown Falcons sign players. New owner determined to be a winner in the PONY League.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn League) on March 12, 1947

Ninth Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League begins on April 30.

Source:  Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on March 11, 1957

Hornell, New York loses Dodgers.  Franchise may relocate to Elmira.

Source:  Somerset Daily American via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on March 10, 1967

Sixth team for 1967 is still unknown (note: It was Erie).

 Source:  Oneonta Star via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 9, 1950

The Cleveland Indians have signed Marion (Murph) Murszewski and assigned him to Batavia in the Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League.

Source: Lancaster (Ohio) Eagle-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 9, 1944

Hornell manager Frank Oceak resigned after notifying the team that he was subject to military service in the United States Navy.

Source: Ithaca Journal via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on March 8, 1963

Former Erie Sailors pitcher Jim Merritt may pitch for the Minnesota Twins against the Detroit Tigers tomorrow in their spring training opener in the Florida Grapefruit League.

Source: Winona Daily News via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 7, 1941

Batavia to hold spring training in North Carolina.

Source: Statesville Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 6, 1952

Deadline for applications for batboy of the Bradford Phillies is Saturday, March 8. The parents of the boy who is selected will received season passes to all home games.

Source: The Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 5, 1948

The PONY League prepares for 10th season.

Source: The Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 4, 1943

Earl Wolgamot is named manager of the Batavia Clippers for the 1943 season.

Source: The Berkshire Eagle via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on March 3, 1964

The best hitter in the Boston Red Sox training camp is former Wellsville Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro.

Source: Baltimore Evening Sun via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on March 2, 1943

Bradford, Pennsylvania won't have a PONY League team in 1943, due to player shortages.

(note: Minor League baseball returned to Bradford in 1944 with a PONY League team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies)

Source: Franklin (Pennsylvania) News-Herald via Newspapers.com

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