1949 Eastern League Article Featuring Whitey Ford and League Leaders
The 1949 Eastern League page from the 1950 Sporting News Baseball Guide highlights key figures and statistics from the league during that period. Featured prominently are Bill Reed, recognized as the leading batter for Hartford, and Whitey Ford, who emerged as the leading pitcher for Binghamton. Thomas Richardson, serving as the league president, is noted as being from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The page details the championship winners of the previous years from 1923 to 1948, showcasing a history of competition among teams such as Williamsport, Binghamton, Scranton, Harrisburg, and Elmira, with various teams claiming titles over the years. Notably, Williamsport had a strong record in early years, with championships in 1923, 1924, and 1925.