1909 Atlantic League

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1909 Atlantic League

Statistics

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Although the Atlantic League had been in existence for two years, its makeup and even its existence was uncertain prior to the 1909 season. After much debate, it was decided to start the season with eight teams. The Wilmington club failed in early June and moved to Sunbury. In early July, John Dobbins, league president since the beginning, resigned in order to take over as owner of the Easton club. He was replaced by C. Parker. Shortly thereafter, the Elizabeth club disbanded due to poor attendance, and Easton signed several of the newly available Elizabeth players. However, in order to keep an even number of teams in the league, the Easton club was dropped, and a split season was announced, with Allentown champions of the first season, which ended on July 9. Within a couple of weeks, though, three more teams suffered financial failures, Reading, Allentown, and Pottsville. The other three teams tried to carry on, but within a few days the league sputtered to a stop.

Sources

Reading Eagle, Easton Free Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Record