Hazleton Red Sox
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- Red Sox Affiliate: 1937-1938
- League: New York-Pennsylvania League (original - Current Eastern League)
- Stadium: Cranberry Park
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Sox and the Hazleton Red Sox
The Red Sox moved back to Hazleton in 1937, moving from Elmira, NY. The Sox had previously been in Hazleton in 1932, the first season the Sox affiliated with a minor league association.
The Red Sox made the playoffs in each of their two seasons in Hazleton. They lost in the first round in 1937... but went to the championship series in 1938, losing to former affiliate Elmira.
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Teams and Records
- 1938 81-58-3 Manager: George Toporcer
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All-Stars
- 1938: Leonard Kahny, SS; Charles Bauder, LF; George Toporcer, MGR
[Honorable Mentions, 1938: Arthur Mahan, Eddie Popowski, Sam Liberto, Johnny Barrett, Leslie Horn, Marvin Ulrich, Alex Mustaikis, R. White]
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League Leaders
Runs
- 1938 - Johnny Barrett - 111
Triples
- 1938 - Johnny Barrett - 20
Wins
- 1937 - Jim Bagby - 21
- 1938 - Marvin Ulrich - 21
Losses
- 1938 - Frank Dasso - 14
Strikeouts
- 1938 - Frank Dasso - 179
Walks (Pitchers)
- 1938 - Frank Dasso - 124
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Trivia
- John Sosh played 78 games for Hazelton in 1938, batting .278 with 13 Extra Base Hits
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