Lancaster Lanks
- Location: Lancaster, OH
- League: Ohio-Pennsylvania League (1905-1907), Ohio State League (1908-1911), Tri-State League (1912)
- Affiliation: none
- Ballpark:
On June 18, 1912, the Lancaster Lanks moved to Atlantic City, NJ to represent Atlantic City in the Tri-State League. As the Lancaster Lanks that season, they went 15-19.
Their manager in 1905 was Lefty Killen. In 1906, they were managed by Charles Elston and William Gray. In 1907, they were managed by James Breen and Elston. George Fox managed them in 1908 and 1909, and in 1910 they were managed by Al McClintock and Heinie Peitz. The 1911 managers were Charles Riehl replaced by Gus Epler. John Castle managed them in 1912.
The pitching staff of the 1908 team threw six no-hitters, lead by Walt Justis with four. Homer Mock and Kirby White pitched the others.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1905 | 36-37 | NA | Lefty Killen | ||
1906 | 73-66 | 3rd | Fred Gray (?)/Curt Elston | ||
1907 | 72-62 | 4th | James Breen/Curt Elston/Frank Locke | ||
1908 | 92-57 | 1st | George Fox | ||
1909 | 53-53 | NA | George Fox | Team disbanded August 23 | |
1910 | 55-82 | 5th | Al McClintock/Guy Sample/Heinie Peitz | ||
1911 | 53-84 | 7th | Charles Riehl/Gus Epler/Al Weddige | ||
1912 | 15-19 | 4th | John Castle | Team moved to Atlantic City June 18 |
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