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North Atlantic League
The North Atlantic League was the name of two minor baseball leagues. The first was a Class D affiliated system that operated from 1946 until 1950, and the second was an independent minor league that played from 1995 until 1996. Three of that league's franchises joined the Northeast League after the folding of the North Atlantic League. Many ballplayers with major league experience played in the league, including Tom Marsh, Carl Sawatski, Bill Burich and Lonnie Goldstein, among others. List of teams Cities represented 1946–1950 * Bangor, PA: Bangor Pickers 1949; Bangor Bangors 1950 * Berwick, PA: Berwick Slaters 1950 * Bloomingdale, NJ: Bloomingdale Troopers 1946–1948 *Carbondale, PA: Carbondale Pioneers 1946–1948, 1950; Carbondale Pioneer Blues 1949 *Hazleton, PA: Hazleton Mountaineers 1949; Hazleton Dodgers 1950 * Kingston, NY: Kingston Dodgers 1947 * Lansdale, PA: Lansdale Dukes 1948 * Lebanon, PA: Lebanon Chix 1949–1950 * Mahanoy City, PA: Maha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carbondale, PA
Carbondale is a city in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Carbondale is located approximately 15 miles due northeast of the city of Scranton in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 8,828 at the 2020 census. The land area that became Carbondale was developed by William and Maurice Wurts, the founders of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, during the rise of the anthracite coal mining industry in the early 19th century. It was also a major terminal of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Carbondale was the site of the first deep vein anthracite coal mine in the United States, and was the site of the Carbondale mine fire which burned from 1946 to the early 1970s. Like many other cities and towns in the region, Carbondale has struggled with the demise of the once-prominent coal mining industry that had once made the region a haven for immigrants seeking work so many decades ago. Immigrants from Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and from througho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahanoy City Brewers
The Mahanoy City Brewers was the final and primary moniker of the minor league baseball teams based in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania between 1887 and 1950. Mahanoy City teams played as members of the Central Pennsylvania League (1887–1888), Anthracite League (1924) and North Atlantic League (1946–1950). Mahanoy City was an affiliate of the Boston Braves in 1946. History Mahanoy City first had minor league baseball in 1887. Mahanoy City fielded a team in the Independent level Central Pennsylvania League, finishing in 7th place in the eight–team league. Mahanoy City finished the 1887 season with a record of 16–28 under manager James Quirk. In their second season, Mahanoy City finished in 4th place in the Central Pennsylvania League. After finishing with a record of 24–26, playing the season under manager Amos Walbridge, Mahanoy City folded with the rest of the Central Pennsylvania League after the 1888 season. After a 40 season hiatus, Mahanoy City returned to minor league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahanoy City Bluebirds
Mahanoy may refer to: Municipalities * Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, a borough in Schuylkill County * Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania * Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania * Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania * Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania * West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Other * Mahanoy Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River in east central Pennsylvania * Mahanoy Area School District, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania * State Correctional Institution – Mahanoy, a medium-security, correctional facility in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania See also * * Mahanoy Plane, a railroad incline plane in east central Pennsylvania * Lehigh and Mahanoy Railroad The Lehigh and Mahanoy Railroad, originally the Quakake Railroad (pronounced quake-ache), was a rail line connecting Black Creek Junction, in the Lehigh Valley, with Quakake, Delano, and Mount Carmel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahanoy City, PA
Mahanoy City (pronounced MAHA-noy, also MA-noy locally) is a borough located southwest of Wilkes-Barre and 13 miles southwest of Hazleton, in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Coal Region of Pennsylvania and is located entirely within, but is not part of, Mahanoy Township. The name Mahanoy is believed to be a variation of the Native American word ''Maghonioy'', or "the salt deposits". History Mahanoy City, originally a part of Mahanoy township, was settled in 1859 and incorporated as a borough by decree of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Schuylkill County on December 16, 1863. It was served by branches of the Lehigh Valley and the Philadelphia & Reading railways. Mahanoy City lies in a valley in the Pennsylvania Coal Region and was a major center of anthracite production; the area was embroiled in the Molly Maguires incidents. In 2010, the borough erected the Molly Maguire Historic Park, which features a Zenos Frudakis statue of a hooded min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lebanon Chix
The Lebanon Chix were a minor league baseball team based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In 1949 and 1950, the Chix played as members of the North Atlantic League and were a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. After qualifying for the 1949 playoffs, Lebanon won the 1950 North Atlantic League championship in the final season of play for the league. Lebanon hosted home games at Grimes Stadium, built by the owners of the Chix. History Lebanon first hosted minor league baseball with the 1889 "Lebanon" team, who played as members of the Middle States League. The Lebanon Chix were immediately preceded by the 1904 "Lebanon" team, which played as members of the Tri-State League. Two local brothers had founded and supported the semi–pro "College Hill Chix" team beginning in 1945. Former major league player Jim Bucher managed the team beginning in 1946, leading the Chix to a 4th-place finish in the 1948 National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita, Kansas. Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lebanon, PA
Lebanon () is a city in and the county seat of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 26,814 at the 2020 census. Lebanon is located in the central part of the Lebanon Valley, east of Harrisburg and west of Reading. Lebanon was founded by George Steitz in 1740 and was originally named Steitztown. Lebanon is located southwest of Allentown, east of Harrisburg, and northwest of Philadelphia. History Native tribes in the area of what is now Lebanon included the Shawnee, Susquehannock, Gawanese, Lenape (or Delaware), and Nanticoke peoples.A Brief History of Lancaster County Web.archive.org (1999-02-03). Retrieved on 2013-07-27. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lansdale Dukes
The Lansdale Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The Dukes played as members of the 1948 Class D level North Atlantic League, finishing last in their only season of minor league play. Lansdale finished the season with a 28–101 record, hosting home games at Weaver Field. History Lansdale began minor league play in 1948, as the "Dukes" became members of the eight–team, Class D level North Atlantic League. Lansdale replaced the Kingston Dodgers franchise in the league. The Bloomingdale Troopers, Carbondale Pioneers, Mahanoy City Brewers, Nazareth Barons, Nyack Rockies, Peekskill Highlanders and Stroudsburg Poconos teams joined Lansdale in beginning league play on May 1, 1948. The Lansdale Dukes began minor league play, hosting 1948 home games at Weaver Field and finishing last in the league standings. The Dukes ended the season a distant eighth place in the North Atlantic League, finishing 54.0 games behind the first place Peekskill H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lansdale, PA
Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a densely-populated commuter town, with many residents traveling daily to Philadelphia using SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line. In 1900, 2,754 people lived here; in 1910, 3,551; and in 1940, 9,316 people were inhabitants of Lansdale. The population was 16,269 at the time of the 2010 census. Lansdale is the center of the North Penn Valley, a region which includes the surrounding townships and boroughs. It is located southeast of Allentown and north of Philadelphia. History Founding The earliest known settlers in Lansdale were members of the Jenkins family. At the peak of its growth, the Jenkins homestead occupied approximately 120 acres of land. The construction of the North Pennsylvania Railroad (later absorbed into the Reading Railroad) during the 1850s contributed to rapid growth and expansion in Lansdale. Employment opportunities generated by the railroad brought settlers, ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston Dodgers
Kingston may refer to: Places * List of places called Kingston, including the five most populated: ** Kingston, Jamaica ** Kingston upon Hull, England ** City of Kingston, Victoria, Australia ** Kingston, Ontario, Canada ** Kingston upon Thames, England Animals * Kingston (horse) (1884–1912), an American Thoroughbred racehorse * Kingston parakeets, feral parakeets in the UK Music * Kingston (band), a New Zealand pop/rock band * Kingston (country music band), an American duo * Kingston Maguire, known as Kingston, of hip hop duo Blue Sky Black Death * The Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop music group People * Kingston (surname), a surname, including a list of people with the name * Earl of Kingston and Baron Kingston and Viscount Kingston, a title in the Peerage of Ireland * Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull, a title in the Peerage of Great Britain, and Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull, a title in the Peerage of England Rivers * Kingston Brook, a small river in central Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston, NY
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with the New York metropolitan area around Manhattan by the United States Census Bureau. The population was 24,069 at the 2020 United States Census. Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777. During the American Revolutionary War, the city was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, it became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region. It had connections to other markets through both the railroad and canal connections. Many of the older buildings are considered contributing as part of three historic districts, including the Stockade District uptown, the Midtown Neighborhood Broadway Corridor, and the Rondout-West Strand Historic District downtown. Each district is listed on the National Register of Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazleton Dodgers
Hazleton may refer to: Places * Hazleton, British Columbia, Canada * Hazleton, Gloucestershire, a village in Gloucestershire, England ** Hazleton long barrows, Neolithic burial mounds at Hazleton, Gloucestershire, England ** Hazleton Abbey, a medieval abbey in Hazleton, Gloucestershire, England * Hazleton, Indiana, United States, a town * Hazleton, Iowa, United States, a city * Hazleton, Michigan, United States, * Hazleton, Missouri, United States, a ghost town * Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States, a city ** Hazleton Public Transit, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States ** Hazleton Regional Airport, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States Other uses * Hazleton Laboratories Corporation, an American drug development services company acquired by Corning Incorporated, now Covance, in 1987; see Covance * FCI Hazleton, federal prison, West Virginia, United States * ''Hazleton'' (EP), a 1998 EP by Fuel * Hazleton Hawks, team in the U.S. Eastern Professional Basketball League, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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