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struggles_mightily · 04-18-2005, 05:49 PM

USA SPORTING NEWS

AMERICA'S FINEST SPORTING DAILY
2nd January 1901

MEET THE ABL TEAMS

The identities of the eight teams making up the American Baseball League have been known for some time now. But how well do fans really know the new clubs? Our writers have compiled this helpful profile of all the teams in each of the ABL conferences.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Home Ballpark: Oriole Park.

Park Notes: Should be helpful to the hitters.
Manager: Ned Hanlon -- managed the old Baltimore Orioles National League team from 1892 until 1898, winning three championships consecutively. Managed the championship-winning Superbas in 1899.
AAA Team: Lowell Black Caps
AA Team: Peoria Monarchs
A Team: Frederick Terrapins

BUFFALO MAPLE LEAFS

Home Ballpark: Maple Leaf Park.

Park Notes: Neutral ballpark.
Manager: Jim Manning -- former player in the National League and American Association.
AAA Team: Jacksonville Manatees
AA Team: Evansville Hoosiers
A Team: Yonkers Bluebirds

NEW YORK BLUES

Home Ballpark: Polo Grounds.

Park Notes: Gives a slight advantage to the pitchers.
Manager: Jim Day -- managed the National League New York Giants for the first part of 1899.
AAA Team: Duluth Loons
AA Team: Rochester Brook Trout
A Team: Shenectady Beavers

ST. LOUIS MULES

Home Ballpark: Robison Field.

Park Notes: Favours pitchers.
Manager: Fred Hoey-- managed the National League New York Giants to a tenth place finish in 1899.
AAA Team: Cambridge Terriers
AA Team: Knoxville Coons
A Team: Springfield Rockfish

UNITED STATES CONFERENCE

BOSTON BAY SOX

Home Ballpark: Huntington Ave. Grounds.

Park Notes: Favours pitchers.
Manager: Frank Selee -- managed the old Boston Beaneaters National League team from 1890 until 1899, winning five championships.
AAA Team: Erie White Deer
AA Team: Canton Presidents
A Team: Worcester Cod

CHICAGO CARDINALS

Home Ballpark: West Side Park.

Park Notes: Favours pitchers.
Manager: Tom Burns -- managed the old Chicago Orphans National League team in 1898 and 1899.
AAA Team: Kansas City Catfish
AA Team: Harrisburg Great Danes
A Team: Rockford Warriors

CLEVELAND BUCKEYES

Home Ballpark: League Park.

Park Notes: Favours pitchers.
Manager: Jimmy McAleer -- played for the National League Cleveland Spiders from 1889 to 1899.
AAA Team: Utica Ladybugs
AA Team: Toledo Rockets
A Team: Tulsa Sooners

PHILADELPHIA KEYSTONERS

Home Ballpark: Baker Bowl.

Park Notes: Slightly favours hitters.
Manager: Connie Mack -- played for the National League Pittsburgh Pirates from 1891 to 1896.
AAA Team: Lynn War Dogs
AA Team: Savannah Bass
A Team: Allentown Grouse

04-18-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
struggles_mightily Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 292	USA SPORTING NEWS AMERICA'S FINEST SPORTING DAILY 2nd January 1901 MEET THE ABL TEAMS The identities of the eight teams making up the American Baseball League have been known for some time now. But how well do fans really know the new clubs? Our writers have compiled this helpful profile of all the teams in each of the ABL conferences. NATIONAL CONFERENCE BALTIMORE ORIOLES Home Ballpark: Oriole Park. Park Notes: Should be helpful to the hitters. Manager: Ned Hanlon -- managed the old Baltimore Orioles National League team from 1892 until 1898, winning three championships consecutively. Managed the championship-winning Superbas in 1899. AAA Team: Lowell Black Caps AA Team: Peoria Monarchs A Team: Frederick Terrapins BUFFALO MAPLE LEAFS Home Ballpark: Maple Leaf Park. Park Notes: Neutral ballpark. Manager: Jim Manning -- former player in the National League and American Association. AAA Team: Jacksonville Manatees AA Team: Evansville Hoosiers A Team: Yonkers Bluebirds NEW YORK BLUES Home Ballpark: Polo Grounds. Park Notes: Gives a slight advantage to the pitchers. Manager: Jim Day -- managed the National League New York Giants for the first part of 1899. AAA Team: Duluth Loons AA Team: Rochester Brook Trout A Team: Shenectady Beavers ST. LOUIS MULES Home Ballpark: Robison Field. Park Notes: Favours pitchers. Manager: Fred Hoey-- managed the National League New York Giants to a tenth place finish in 1899. AAA Team: Cambridge Terriers AA Team: Knoxville Coons A Team: Springfield Rockfish UNITED STATES CONFERENCE BOSTON BAY SOX Home Ballpark: Huntington Ave. Grounds. Park Notes: Favours pitchers. Manager: Frank Selee -- managed the old Boston Beaneaters National League team from 1890 until 1899, winning five championships. AAA Team: Erie White Deer AA Team: Canton Presidents A Team: Worcester Cod CHICAGO CARDINALS Home Ballpark: West Side Park. Park Notes: Favours pitchers. Manager: Tom Burns -- managed the old Chicago Orphans National League team in 1898 and 1899. AAA Team: Kansas City Catfish AA Team: Harrisburg Great Danes A Team: Rockford Warriors CLEVELAND BUCKEYES Home Ballpark: League Park. Park Notes: Favours pitchers. Manager: Jimmy McAleer -- played for the National League Cleveland Spiders from 1889 to 1899. AAA Team: Utica Ladybugs AA Team: Toledo Rockets A Team: Tulsa Sooners PHILADELPHIA KEYSTONERS Home Ballpark: Baker Bowl. Park Notes: Slightly favours hitters. Manager: Connie Mack -- played for the National League Pittsburgh Pirates from 1891 to 1896. AAA Team: Lynn War Dogs AA Team: Savannah Bass A Team: Allentown Grouse