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Schenectady Electricians
The Schenectady Electricians were a minor league baseball team based in Schenectady, New York and Schenectady County, New York. Schenectady teams played as members of the New York State League (1885–1917), New York State League (1895, 1898–1904) and Eastern Association (baseball), Eastern Association (1909), winning the 1903 New York State League championship. Schenectady hosted minor league home games at the County Fairgrounds through 1900 before moving home gamed to Island Park. During their championship season in 1903, the entire Schenectady team was jailed overnight for violating local Blue laws after playing a home game on a Sunday. The team nickname corresponds to Schenectady being the headquarters for the Edison Electric Company (today's General Electric) in the era. In the era of segregated baseball, the Electricians were succeeded in organized baseball by the 1913 and 1914 Schenectady Mohawk Giants of the Negro Leagues and in minor league play by the 1947 Schenectady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Class B (baseball)
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a professional baseball organization below Major League Baseball (MLB), constituted of teams affiliated with MLB clubs. It was founded on September 5, 1901, in response to the growing dominance of the National League (baseball), National League and American League, as the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL or NA). Minor League Baseball originated as simply the organization of lower tiers of professional baseball in the United States, comprising clubs that lacked the financial means to compete with the National League and later the American League. The association of minor leagues remained independent throughout the early 20th century, protected by agreements with the major leagues to ensure they were compensated when minor-league players were signed by major-league clubs. Later, Minor League Baseball evolved to be constituted entirely of farm team, affiliates of larger clubs, giving young prospects a chance to develop the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binghamton Bingos
The Binghamton Bingos were an American professional baseball team that played in Binghamton, New York, during the 1892 and 1899 seasons. The Bingos first competed in 1892, as early members of the Eastern League, which later became known as the International League. The team returned for the 1899 season, playing at the Class C level in the New York State League within Minor League Baseball Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a professional baseball organization below Major League Baseball (MLB), constituted of teams affiliated with MLB clubs. It was founded on September 5, 1901, in response to the growing dominance of the National Le ..., posting a record of . References {{reflist Defunct baseball teams in New York (state) Defunct International League teams New York State League teams Baseball teams established in 1892 Baseball teams disestablished in 1892 Baseball teams established in 1899 Baseball teams disestablished in 1899 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Del Mason
Adelbert William Mason (October 29, 1883 – December 31, 1962) was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators (1901–60), Washington Senators and the Cincinnati Reds. Prior to his professional debut, Mason, a pitcher, played at the College baseball, college level for Rollins College. The school's baseball program started in 1895 and Mason was their first player to play at the major league level. Mason would later go on to marry Dorothy Temple, who was the daughter of Pittsburgh Pirates' part-owner, William Chase Temple, and granddaughter of former major league pitcher, Jimmy Wood. References * * * * External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mason, Del 1883 births 1962 deaths Baseball players from Niagara County, New York Baltimore Orioles (International League) players 20th-century American sportsmen Cincinnati Reds players Des Moines Boosters players Jersey City Skeeters players Los Angeles Angels (minor league) players Montreal Royals players Rollins Tars ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syracuse Stars (minor League Baseball)
The Syracuse Stars was the name of several Minor league baseball teams who played between 1877 and 1929. The Stars were based in Syracuse, New York, and played in the International League, affiliated with the League Alliance; the New York State League (1885, 1902–1917), Eastern Association (1891), Eastern League (1892, 1894–1901), International League (1886–1887), International Association (1888–1889), and New York-Pennsylvania League (1928–1929). Season-by-season standings See also * 1876 in baseball * Moses Fleetwood Walker References * ''The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball'' – Lloyd Johnson, Miles Wolff. Publisher: Baseball America, 1997. Format: Hardcover, 672 pp. Language: English. External links Gersbacher, Ron. (2012). "History of Syracuse Baseball, 1858 to Present" Defunct baseball teams in New York (state) Baseball teams established in 1877 1877 establishments in New York (state) Minor league Minor leagues are professional s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Ellis (baseball)
Alfred Benjamin Ellis (July /small>, 1870 – July 26, 1931) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. He was born in New York City. Basically a third baseman, Ellis played all infield positions, except first base, and also served as a corner outfielder. In four career games, he collected one hit in 16 career at-bats and received three walks for a .063 batting average and a .211 on-base percentage, respectively. It is unknown which hand he batted and threw with. In addition, he played or managed in the Minor leagues during eight seasons spanning 1893–1900. Ellis died in Schenectady, New York Schenectady ( ) is a City (New York), city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the United States Census 2020, 2020 census, the city's population of 67,047 made it the state's ninth-most populo ..., at the age of 61. Sources 1870 births 1931 deaths Major League B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Earl
Howard J. Earl (February 25, 1869 – December 23, 1916), nicknamed "Slim Jim", was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played two seasons in the majors, a full season in for the Chicago Colts, and then for the Milwaukee Brewers, who were a midseason replacement team in the American Association. Earl's minor league baseball career spanned 22 seasons, from with the Boston Blues of the New England League until with the Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Jags of the New York State League. From onward, he served as player-manager at each stop. During the latter part of his career he shifted from the outfield to first base A first baseman, abbreviated 1B, is the player on a baseball or softball team who fields the area nearest first base, the first of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run. The first baseman is responsible for the majori .... External links Major League Baseball outfielders Chicago Colts players Milwaukee Brewers (1891) p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baseball America
''Baseball America'' (BA) is a sports publication company that covers baseball at every level, including Major League Baseball (MLB), with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) college, high school, and international leagues. It is currently published in the form of an editorial and stats website, a monthly magazine, a podcast network, and three annual reference book titles. It also regularly produces lists of the top prospects in the sport, and covers aspects of the game from a scouting and player development point of view. Industry insiders look to BA for its expertise and insights related to annual and future MLB draft classes. The publication's motto is "The most trusted source in baseball." History ''Baseball America'' was founded in 1981 and has since grown into a full-service media company. Founder Allan Simpson began writing the magazine from Canada, originally calling it the ''All-America Baseball News''. By 1983, Simpson moved the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lew Whistler
Lewis W. Whistler (''né'' Wissler; March 10, 1868 – December 30, 1959) was an American Major League Baseball player who played the majority of his career as a first baseman. In his four-season career, he played for the New York Giants (1890–1891), Baltimore Orioles (1892), Louisville Colonels (1893) and St. Louis Browns. His major league totals include: 272 games played, 1014 at bats, and a .244 batting average. Whistler died in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 91, and is interred at Bethany Cemetery in Pagedale, Missouri Pagedale is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,554 as of the 2020 census. History The area originally was farmland, but it did have an interesting history with several pockets o .... External links 1868 births 1959 deaths Major League Baseball first basemen Baseball players from St. Louis Baltimore Orioles (NL) players New York Giants (baseball) players Louisv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Raymond (baseball)
Harry H. Raymond (born as ''Harry H. Truman,'' February 20, 1862 – March 21, 1925), nicknamed "Jack", was a Major League Baseball player who played infielder from -. He would play for the Louisville Colonels, Washington Senators, and Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are an American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh. The Pirates compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League Central, Central .... External links 1862 births 1925 deaths Major League Baseball infielders Washington Senators (1891–1899) players Pittsburgh Pirates players Louisville Colonels players 19th-century baseball players 19th-century American sportsmen Minor league baseball managers Emporia Reds players Leavenworth Soldiers players Kansas City Cowboys (minor league) players San Antonio Missionaries players San Antonio Cowboys players Austin Senators players San Antonio (minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (February11, 1847October18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric Incandescent light bulb, light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrial society, industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory. Edison was raised in the American Midwest. Early in his career he worked as a telegraph operator, which inspired some of his earliest inventions. In 1876, he established his first laboratory facility in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where many of his early inventions were developed. He later established a botanical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Locomotive Company
The American Locomotive Company (often shortened to ALCO, ALCo or Alco) was an American manufacturer that operated from 1901 to 1969, initially specializing in the production of locomotives but later diversifying and fabricating at various times diesel generators, automobiles, steel, tanks, munitions, oil-production equipment, as well as heat exchangers for nuclear power plants. The company was formed by the merger of seven locomotive manufacturers and Schenectady Locomotive Works, Schenectady Locomotive Engine Manufactory of Schenectady, New York. A subsidiary, American Locomotive Automobile Company, designed and manufactured automobiles under the Alco brand from 1905 to 1913. ALCO also produced nuclear reactors from 1954 to 1962. After World War II, Alco closed all of its manufacturing plants except those in Schenectady and Montreal. In 1955, the company changed its name to Alco Products, Incorporated. In 1964, the Worthington Corporation acquired the company. The company wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GE Plant Schenectady
General Electric Company (GE) was an American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892, incorporated in the state of New York and headquartered in Boston. Over the years, the company had multiple divisions, including aerospace, energy, healthcare, lighting, locomotives, appliances, and finance. In 2020, GE ranked among the ''Fortune'' 500 as the 33rd largest firm in the United States by gross revenue. In 2023, the company was ranked 64th in the ''Forbes'' Global 2000. In 2011, GE ranked among the Fortune 20 as the 14th most profitable company, but later very severely underperformed the market (by about 75%) as its profitability collapsed. Two employees of GE—Irving Langmuir (1932) and Ivar Giaever (1973)—have been awarded the Nobel Prize. From 1986 until 2013, GE was the owner of the NBC television network through its purchase of its former subsidiary RCA before its acquisition of NBC's parent company NBCUniversal by Comcast in 2011. Following the Great Recession ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
