Smiths Falls Beavers
The Smiths Falls Beavers[1] were a professional baseball team that played for one season in 1937, in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
The team played as part of the Canadian–American League. Two players from the single-season team made it to the major leagues. Matt Christopher, the well-known author of over a hundred sports books for young adults, made the team out of training camp, but was released early in the season.
Ballpark: Canadian Pacific Recreation Grounds
Team Members included:
- Xavier Rescigno (p)
- Walt Lanfranconi (p)
- Art Horsington (p)
- Andy Palau (c)
- Al Smith (2b)
- Ernie Downer (cf)
- Matt Christopher (3b)
Canadian–American League, 1937
[edit]| Team | Games Played |
|---|---|
| Brockville Pirates | 100 |
| Rome Colonels | 102 |
| Ogdensburg Colts | 105 |
| Smiths Falls Beavers | 106 |
| Perth-Cornwall Bisons | 108 |
| Oswego Netherlands | 108 |
| Ottawa Braves | 110 |
| Gloversville Glovers | 111 |
References
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