Newport Colts
The Newport Colts were a minor league baseball team based in Newport, Rhode Island from 1897 and to 1899. The Newport Colts teams played as members of the New England League, winning the league championship in 1897 and a spilt–season pennant in 1899. The Newport Ponies succeeded the Colts in minor league play, becoming members of the short–lived 1908 Atlantic Association. Newport teams played home minor league games at Cardines Field, then called Basin Field, built in 1893 and still in use today. History In 1897, the Newport Colts began minor league play, when the team became members of the six–team Class B (baseball), Class B level New England League. The Brockton Shoemakers, Fall River Indians, New Bedford Whalers, Pawtucket Phenoms and Taunton Herrings joined Newport in 1897 New England League play. After beginning play on May 1, 1897, the Newport Colts won the New England League championship in their first season of play. The Colts had a record of 70–37 record, playing ...
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