Hudson River League
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The Hudson River League was formed in 1903 as a class D minor baseball league after playing one season in 1886. Upgraded to Class C the next season, it continued through 1907 before collapsing. There were twelve cities that represented the league during the five-year run; eleven came from New York State and one each at various points from New Jersey and Massachusetts. The Poughkeepsie Colts became the only team to win more than one league title, taking home the league crown in 1886, 1904 and 1907. The "HR" league disbanded June 18, 1907 and did not attempt a comeback the next season.
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1886
1886 Hudson River League
Albany disbanded May 29.
1903 Class D
1903 Hudson River League
Ossining (7–37) moved to Catskill August 2; Peekskill entered the league August 10 given same record as Poughkeepsie, 21–24. Peekskill's playing record was 27–15. (officially 48–39.)No playoffs scheduled and no individual stats available.
1904 Class C
1904 Hudson River League
Paterson Played some home games at Clifton, NJNo playoffs were scheduled.
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