The Ilion Typewriters were a

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team based in

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. From 1901 to 1904, the Ilion "Typewriters" played as members of the

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. In 1905, Ilion played a partial season as members of the Independent level

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before the team located during the season. The "Typewriters" nickname corresponds to

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being headquartered in Ilion in the era. Ilion hosted home minor league games at Russell Park

History

Ilion first began minor league play in 1901, when the Ilion Typewriters became members of the Class C level

. Ilion would play four seasons in the New York State League before folding. The Ilion use of the "Typewriters" moniker corresponds to local industry, as

, founded in 1816 by

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, was located in

and known for manufacturing the first commercial typewriter. Beginning play in 1901 as members of the eight–team Class C New York State League, the Ilion Typewriters finished their first professional season in last place with a record of 23–82. Ilion finished in eighth place in the New York State League, playing under manager Tim Shinnick, finishing 44.0 games behind the first place

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. In the final standings, Ilion finished behind fellow league members

(72–43),

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(69–45),

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/ Waverly Wagonmakers (36–68),

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(62–47),

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(65–50),

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(46–62) and Utica Pent-Ups (68–44). Ilion hosted home minor league games at Russell Park. Ilion continued play, as the 1902 New York State League was elevated to become a Class B level league. The 1902 Ilion Typewriters finished with a record of 59–47, placing third in the New York State League, playing the season under manager

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. Ilion finished 9.5 games behind the first place Albany Senators in the final standings. Ilion placed seventh in the 1903 Class B level New York State League. Under returning manager Howard Earl, the Typewriters ended the season with a 52–73 record, finishing 24.5 games behind the league champion Schenectady Frog Alleys. Playing under manager Jack Sharrott, the 1904 Ilion Typewriters placed third in the New York State League. With a 75–56 record, Ilion finished 14.0 games behind the first place Syracuse Stars in the New York State League final standings. The Ilion Typewriters franchise did not return to the New York State League after the 1904 season, with the Ilion being replaced by the

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in the eight–team 1905 league. Ilion continued play in 1905 and joined the Independent level

to begin the season. On July 10, 1905, the Ilion franchise relocated to Fulton, New York. The Ilion/Fulton team finished with a 20–39 overall record, placing 6th in the 1905 Empire State League. Minor league baseball has not returned to Ilion, New York.

The ballpark

Ilion teams played minor league home games at Russell Park. Today, Russell Park is still in existence as a public park. Russell Park is located at Frederick Street and Parks Street in Ilion, New York. IlionNY RemingtonStables

Timeline

Year-by-year records

Notable alumni

Red Ames Leon Kessling "Red" Ames (August 2, 1882 – October 8, 1936) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1903 to 1919 for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelph ...

(1903) * Cy Bowen (1904) * Bill Chappelle (1904) * Henry Cote (1901) * Fred Donovan (1901-1902) * Tom Donovan (1901) *

(1902–1903, MGR) * Bill Gannon (1901) *

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(1904) * Bill Hinchman (1903–1904) *

Harry Hinchman Harry Sibley Hinchman (August 4, 1878 – January 19, 1933) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman who played for one season. He played in 15 games for the Cleveland Naps during the 1907 Cleveland Naps season. In contrast to his o ...

(1902–1904) * Elmer Horton (1901) * Jake Livingstone (1901) * Jim McCormick (1903) *

Cy Morgan Harry Richard "Cy" Morgan (November 10, 1878 – June 28, 1962) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds between 1903 and 1913. Morgan batted and thre ...

(1901) * Bill Pounds (1901) * Mike Roach (1904) * Doc Scanlan (1902–1903) * Ted Scheffler (1901) *

Nap Shea John Edward "Nap" Shea (May 23, 1874 – July 8, 1968), nicknamed "Napoleon", was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1902. He stood at 5' 5", weighed 155 lbs., and batted and threw right-handed.

(1902) * Tim Shinnick (1901, MGR) * Johnny Siegle (1901–1904) * Mike Smith (1904) * Grant Thatcher (1901–1902) * Lee Viau (1902)

References

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External links

Ilion - Baseball Reference
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