Today's Birthday: Purnal Goldy, Erie Sailors (1959)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Purnal Goldy was born on this date in 1937. He played for the 1959 Erie Sailors.

Goldy played in 29 major league games over two seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1962-63).

He died on September 21, 2009, at the age of 71.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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News on November 27, 1997

Batavia changes name from Clippers to Muckdogs.

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

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News on November 26, 1946

Lee Riley out as manager of Bradford Blue Wings.

Source: The Bradford Era and & newspapers.com 

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News on November 25, 1986

Gary Allenson named to replace Buck Showalter as manager of the Oneonta Yankees for 1987 season.

Source: Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin & newspapers.com 

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News on November 24, 1945

Former PONY League prospect Johnny Pollock returns from war.

 

Source: The Bradford Era & newspapers.com 

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News on November 23, 1945

PONY League looks to 1946 season with confidence.

Source: The Bradford Era & newspapers.com 

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News on November 22, 1992

Former Pittsfield Mets pitcher picked in expansion draft.

Source: The Berkshire Eagle & newspapers.com 

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