Daily Archives: June 18, 2007

Baseball’s Methuselah played for White Roses

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Jim McClure

Thomas E. “Lefty” George is captured in this 1955 cartoon, appearing in Jim Hubley’s book “Off The Record.” Brooks Robinson was in York County for a cup of tea before going to the O’s, but George captivated local fans with … Continue reading →

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Where the Civil War and York, Pa., baseball meet

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Jim McClure

While checking out Patriot Days activities at York County Heritage Trust on June 22-23, look for the case exhibit on the York White Roses. …

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Grass vs. artificial: National turf wars escalated in York

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Jim McClure

The minor league teams in the late 1960s in York weren’t very good. And minor league baseball had run its course until revived this weekend. But a large crowd one day came to York’s Memorial Stadium to see a game … Continue reading →

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