News on November 7, 1958

Elmira Pioneers to remain in New York-Penn League for 1959 season.

Source: Elmira Advertiser & newspapers.com 

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News on November 6, 1988

New York-Penn League baseball won't be coming to Glens Falls, New York.

Source: The Post-Star (Glens Falls, New York) & newspapers.com 

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Today's Birthday: Bill Schlesinger, Wellsville, Red Sox (1964)

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Happy 81st Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Bill Schlesinger. He played for the 1964 Wellsville Red Sox (.341/.407/624, 37 home runs, 117 RBI).

He appeared in one game for the Boston Red Sox on May 4, 1965.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Carl Sawatski, Bradford Blue Wings (1945)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York (PONY) League prospect Carl Sawatski was born on this date in 1927. He played for the Bradford Blue Wings in 1945.

He played for 11 seasons in the majors with the Chicago Cubs (1948, ’50, '53), Chicago White Sox (1954), Milwaukee Braves (1957-58), Philadelphia Phillies (1958-59), and St. Louis Cardinals (1960-63).  

After his playing career Sawatski was general manager of the minor league Arkansas Travelers and then president of the Southern League from 1976 to 1991. 

Sawatski died on November 24, 1991, at the age of 64.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Dwight Evans, Jamestown Falcons (1969)

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Happy Birthday (71st) to former New York-Penn League prospect Dwight Evans. He played in 34 games for the Jamestown Falcons in 1969.

Evans went on to a 20 year major league career with the Boston Red Sox (1972-90) and Baltimore Orioles (1991). He was a three time All-Star and received 8 Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger awards. Evans appeared in the World Series in 1975 and 1986. 

He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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News on November 2, 1989

Batavia seeks $2 million from State of New York for stadium improvements.

(Note: A new stadium was opened in 1996).

Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle & newspapers.com 

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News on November 1, 1940

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record & newspapers.com 

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