Eastern New England League
The Eastern New England League was a minor league baseball league that played in the 1885 season. League teams were based in Maine and Massachusetts. The league evolved into the New England League in 1886. History The Eastern New England League began play in 1885 with five teams in Massachusetts and Maine. The five charter teams were Lawrence, Haverhill, Biddleford/Newburyport, Portland and Brockton, with Lawrence winning the 1885 championship. The league continued play and shortened its name after the 1885 season. The five–team league schedule consisted of an 80 game season, with each team playing 20 games against each of the other four. On July 17, 1885, the Biddeford Clamdiggers had a record of 13–20 when the franchise disbanded and was replaced by Newburyport, Massachusetts to complete the season. Lawrence ended the 1885 season with a 50–31 record, finishing 2.0 games ahead of 2nd place Brockton, as the league held no playoff. The newly named "New England League" pla ...
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