The DuBois Miners were a minor league baseball team based in DuBois, Pennsylvania. From 1905 to 1907, the Miners played as members of the Class D level Interstate League. In their three seasons of play, the Dubois Miners hosted home minor league games at City Park.
| DuBois Miners | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1905–1907) |
| League | Interstate League (1905–1907) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Team data | |
| Name | DuBois Miners (1905–1907) |
| Ballpark | City Park (1905–1907) |
History
editIn 1905, DuBios began minor league play, with the DuBois "Miners" becoming members of the six–team Class D level Interstate League during the season.[1] The Bradford Drillers, Coudersport Giants, Erie Fishermen, Jamestown Hill Climbers, Kane Mountaineers and Olean Refiners began league play on April 25, 1905.[2][3]
On, July 12, 1905, the Jamestown Hill Climbers of the Interstate League moved to DuBois with an 18–23 record.[4] After compiling a 22-37 record while based in DuBois, the Miners ended the 1905 season in last place, with an overall record of 40–60. The Miners placed sixth in the Interstate League standings, with Harry Knight and John Lawley serving as managers. In the final standings, the Coudersport Giants finished 1.0 game ahead of the second place Erie Fisherman (58–39), followed by The Olean Refiners (54–50), Bradford Drillers (46–54), Kane Mountaineers (40–56) and Jamestown Hill Climbers/DuBois Miners (40–60) followed in the standings.[1][5][6]
The DuBois Miners continued play in 1906 and ended the Class D level Interstate League season in fifth place in the eight–team league. With a record of 52–52, the Miners were managed by Jimmie Breen and Bunny Larkin.[7] In the final standings, the Miners finished 12.0 games behind the first place Erie Fisherman.[1][8][6]
In their final season, the 1907 Miners folded during the season.[9] On August 5, 1907, the Miners franchise folded. After beginning play in the eight–team league, the DuBois Miners ended their 1907 season with a record of 36–26. Bunny Larkin again served as manager.[6][10]
The Interstate League continued play in 1908, but the Miners did not rejoin as a league franchise.[1][6] DuBois has not hosted another minor league team.[11]
The ballpark
editThe DuBois Miners hosted home minor league games at City Park. The ballpark was located at Liberty Boulevard & Parkway Drive.[12] City Park is still in use today as a public park containing the city pool.[13]
Timeline
edit| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Ballpark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905–1907 | 3 | DuBois Miners | Class D | Interstate League | City Park |
Year–by–year records
edit| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 40–60 | 6th | Lawrence Alexander / Menzo Sibley / Paul Wrath |
Jamestown (18–23) moved to DuBois July 12 |
| 1906 | 52–52 | 5th | Jimmie Breen / Bunny Larkin | No playoffs held |
| 1907 | 36–26 | NA | Bunny Larkin | Team folded August 5 |
Notable alumni
edit- Bunny Larkin (1906–1907, MGR)
- Doc Martell (1906–1907)
- Herbie Moran (1906)
- John W. Weimer (1907)
References
edit- ^ a b c d "1905 Jamestown Hill Climbers/DuBois Miners Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1905 Inter-State League (PA) (ISL) Minor League Baseball on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1905 Interstate League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1905 Jamestown Hill Climbers/DuBois Miners minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1905 Inter-State League (PA) (ISL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b c d e Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
- ^ "1906 DuBois Miners Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1906 DuBois Miners minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1907 DuBois Miners Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1907 DuBois Miners minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Dubois County, Pennsylvania Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "City Park in DuBois, PA minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "City Park and Pool".