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South Carolina League history Class D 1907-1908 Teams (in alphabetical order) Anderson Electricians, 1907 Chester, 1908 Darlington Fiddlers, 1907 Florence Fiddlers, 1907 Greenville Mountaineers, 1907 Orangeburg Edistoes, 1907-1908 Rock Hill Catawbas, 1908 Spartanburg Spartans, 1907 Sumter Gamecocks, 1907-1908

Sophomore League history Class D 1958-1961 This league is the successor to the Southwestern League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Albuquerque Dukes, 1960-1961 Alpine Cowboys, 1959-1961 Artesia Dodgers, 1961 Artesia Giants, 1958-1960 Carlsbad Potashers, 1958-1961 El Paso Sun Kings, 1961 Hobbs Cardinals, 1958-1959 Hobbs Pirates, 1960-1961 Midland Braves, 1958-1959 Odessa Dodgers, 1959-1960 Plainview A’s, 1958-1959 Roswell […]

Sooner State League history Class D 1947-1957 Teams (in alphabetical order) Ada Cementers, 1954 Ada Herefords, 1947-1954 Ardmore Cardinals, 1953-1957 Ardmore Indians, 1947-1952 Chickasha Chiefs, 1947-1952 Duncan Cementers, 1947-1948 Duncan Uttmen, 1949-1950 Gainesville Owls, 1953-1955 Greenville Majors, 1957 Lawton Braves, 1954-1957 Lawton Giants, 1947-1951 Lawton Reds, 1952-1953 McAlester Rockets, 1947-1956 Muskogee Giants, 1955-1957 Paris Orioles, […]

San Joaquin Valley League history Class D 1910-1911 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bakersfield Drillers, 1910 Coalinga Savages, 1910 Coalinga Tigers, 1911 Hanford Braves, 1911 Lemoore Cubs, 1911 Porterville Orange Pickers, 1911 Tulare Merchants, 1910-1911 Visalia Colts, 1911 Visalia Pirates, 1910

7th Inning Stretch, LLC — led by CEO Tom Volpe and President Pat Filippone — has purchased the Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League), becoming the third team owned and operated by the firm.7th Inning Stretch, LLC — led by CEO Tom Volpe and President Pat Filippone — has purchased the Everett AquaSox (short season; […]

The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are offering Royal Weddings at Rosenblatt Stadium during the 2009 season, presided over by one of their own staff members.This is wickedly clever. The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are offering Royal Weddings at Rosenblatt Stadium during the 2009 season, presided over by one of […]

Despite doing business in a red state, the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) are lowering the price on John McCain bobbleheads and raising the price of Barack Obama bobbleheads to reflect the number of electoral votes each candidate mustered in last night’s election.Despite doing business in a red state, the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; […]

The Alexandria Aces (independent; United League Baseball) announced that general manager Chet Carey has stepped down from his position with the club, effective immediately to pursue other opportunities in baseball.The Alexandria Aces (independent; United League Baseball) announced that general manager Chet Carey has stepped down from his position with the club, effective immediately to pursue […]

The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the hiring of two new employees and the promotion of two others in the team’s front office.The Omaha Royals (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) announced the hiring of two new employees and the promotion of two others in the team’s front office. Dave Endress joins the […]

Chuck Lamson, the owner of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), and the city of Tulsa has finalized a lease for a new downtown ballpark.Chuck Lamson, the owner of the Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League), and the city of Tulsa has finalized a lease for a new downtown ballpark. The ballpark financing calls […]

South Atlantic (Sally) League history Class D 1908-1917, 1937-1942, 1945-1954, 1960-1962 Class A 1963-present This is actually the second incarnation of the South Atlantic League. The original Sally League was formed in 1904 and operated through the 1963 season; in 1964 it was renamed the Southern League and exists today as a Class AA league. […]

Rocky Mountain League history Class D 1912 Teams (in alphabetical order) Canon City Swastikas, 1912 Cheyenne Indians, 1912 Colorado Springs Millionaires, 1912 Dawson Stags, 1912 La Junta Railroaders, 1912 Pueblo Indians, 1912 Raton Swastikas, 1912 Trinidad Indians, 1912

Rio Grande Valley League history Class D 1931, 1949 Class C 1950 Teams (in alphabetical order) Brownsville Charros, 1949-1950 Corpus Christi Aces, 1949-1950 Corpus Christi Seahawks, 1931 Del Rio Cowboys, 1949-1950 Donna Cardinals, 1949 Donna-Weslaco Twins, 1950 Harlingen Capitals, 1950 Harlingen Ladds, 1931 LaFeria Nighthawks, 1931 Laredo Apaches, 1949-1950 McAllen Giants, 1949-1950 McAllen Palms, 1931 […]