The Hudson River League was formed in 1903 as a class D minor league. 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 from Massachusetts. The Poughkeepsie Colts became the only team to win more than one league title, taking home the league crown in 1904 and 1907. The "HR" league disbanded June 18, 1907 and did not attempt a comeback the next season.
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Cities represented
1903 Class D
1903 Hudson River League
President: Henry D. Ramsey / C.S. Harvey
#Ossining (7-37) moved to Catskill August 2.
##Peekskill entered the league August 10 on equal footing
with Poughkeepsie, 21-24. Peekskill's actual record was 27-15. (officially 48-39.)
There were no playoffs scheduled and no individual stats available.
1904 Class C
1904 Hudson River League
President: C.S. Harvey
#Paterson Played home games at Patterson & Clifton, NJ
No playoffs were scheduled. Player Statistics
1905
1905 Hudson River League
President: C.S. Harvey
#Peekskill & Yonkers disbanded June 1.
##Saugerties (8-34) moved to Pittsfield July 4, then disbanded July 25.
No playoffs were scheduled.
Player Statistics
1906
1906 Hudson River League
President: C.S. Harvey
The season was shortened to September 9.
No playoffs were scheduled.
Player Statistics
1907
1907 Hudson River League
President: C.S. Harvey
#Kingston disbanded June 1. ##Paterson disbanded June 2.
The league disbanded June 18.