News from the New York-Penn League on April 30, 1961

Elmira won the New York-Penn League season opener over Auburn at home before about 1,000 fans.

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 29, 1950

Batavia opens 1950 PONY League season at Hamilton, Ontario. Defending league champion Bradford Phillies open at Lockport tomorrow.

Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 28, 1961

New York-Penn League season opens tomorrow. Defending champion Erie has three players returning for 1961 season.

 
Source: Sayre (Pennsylvania) Evening Times via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 27, 1944

PONY League season opens on May 3. Bradford and Olean play night game under the lights.

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

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News from the PONY League on April 26, 1943

Former Batavia manager Jack Sanford named to manage the Jamestown Falcons during the 1943 season.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 25, 1961

New York-Penn League's 23rd season opens on Saturday, April 29.

Source: Sunbury Daily Item via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 24, 1951

New PONY League entry Corning prepares for the 1951 season.

Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 23, 1966

The Oneonta Red Sox play their home opener tomorrow at Neahwa Park.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 22, 1941

Bradford manager Del Bissonette evaluates talent at Bees' spring training camp in Frederick, Maryland.

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

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 21, 1972

Acceptance by her co-workers worries New York-Penn League female umpire Bernice Gera.

(Note: Gera resigned as a New York-Penn League umpire after one game and later accepted position with the New York Mets in their public relations department where she worked from 1974 to 1979.

Source: Warren (Pennsylvania) Times-Mirror and Observer via Newspapers.com

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News from New York-Penn League on April 20, 1959

Elmira Pioneers arrive in town on Wednesday, April 22. Begin New York-Penn League season on Saturday in Corning, New York.

Source: Sayre (Pennsylvania) Evening Times via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 19, 1962

The New York-Penn League season opens on its 24th season on April 28.

Source: The Ithaca Journal via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 18, 1951

The Bradford Phillies begin spring training in Laurinburg, North Carolina under the leadership of former National League MVP (1940) Frank McCormick.

Source: Bradford ERA via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 17, 2004

The Vermont Expos "Friends of Baseball" Booster Club will hold their annual meeting at 7pm on April 23 at the Burlingotn Police Department Community Room.

Source: The Burlington Free Press via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 16, 2003

Ticket sales for the Aberdeen IronBirds 2003 season are running ahead of last year. All 38 home games were sold out during the 2002 season.

 
Source: The Baltimore Sun via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 15, 1940

The Niagara Falls Rainbows arrive in Federalsburg, Maryland for spring training in preparation for the 1940 season.

Source: Salisbury Daily Times via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 14, 2002

Former Baltimore Orioles' All-Star infielder Cal Ripken is busy running the Aberdeen IronBirds. Ripken purchased the New York-Penn League team located in Utica, New York and moved it to his hometown in Maryland.

Source: Hartford Courant via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 13, 1945

The PONY League schedule released. Season opens on May 1.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 12, 1943

Herb Brett named manager of the Wellsville Yankees for 1943 season.

Source: Wilmington News Journal via Newspapers.com

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 11, 1970

Mrs. Bernice Gera will re-apply to the New York-Penn League for an umpiring job after the New York State Division of Human Rights ruled that the League's physical requirements discriminated against women.

Source: Hagerstown Morning Herald via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 10, 1942

Minor Leagues must boost salaries to recruit players, who can make more money working in a defense plant in support of the war effort. PONY League proposes increasing salary limit.

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

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 9, 1941

Roy Pfleger named manager of the Hamilton Red Wings for 1941 season.

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

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 8, 1964

Current Boston Red Sox rookie and former Wellsville Red Sox star, Tony Conigliaro was a "little boy wonder".

Source: Staunton News Leader  via Newspapers.com

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News from New York-Penn League on April 7, 1966

Former major league pitcher Max Lanier named manager of the Batavia Trojans for 1966 season.

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 6, 1940

 Manager Jake Pitler is developing young talent for Olean Oilers.

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 5, 1944

The new name of the Bradford, Pennsylvania PONY League tems is the "Blue Wings".  Name picked from fan submissions.

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

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News from the New York-Penn League on April 4, 1992

Pittsfield Mets' sale to be finalized today.

Source: The Berkshire Eagle via Newspapers.com

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News from the PONY (New York-Penn) League on April 3, 1942

Batavia Clippers to train at Federalsburg, Maryland beginning on April 15.

Source: Wilmington News Journal via Newspapers.com

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