Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Independent league folds

This one just started earlier this month. The league was based in Utica, which has had six pro teams leave in the last 14 years, according to the link.

I found the link and this commentary at Ballpark Digest ...

New York State League folds

After working so hard to get a lease at Utica's Murnane Field -- displacing the plans of a more established summer-collegiate league -- the independent New York State League folded this past weekend. The league drew well on opening night (July 3) with a crowd of 2,677, but things went quickly downhill, with crowds reportedly under 100 at the end. The players received their first, and final, paychecks Saturday, five days after they were promised. To receive a $250 check, each player first had to have their living quarters inspected for damages and turn in their jersey, pants, belt and socks.

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