Mt. Sterling Essex

Sterling teams played exclusively as members of the Class D level Blue Grass League, hosting home games at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Under managers Courtney McBrair and Bob Spade, the Orphans finished the 1912 season with an overall record of 31–97, placing sixth in the six–team Blue Grass League.

The Lexington Colts (60–65), Maysville Rivermen (82–47), Paris Bourbonites (60–69) and Richmond Pioneers (66–64) all finished ahead of Mt.

It was noted by the Spalding Guide that the Mount Sterling Orphans team "was in poor shape all of the year."

[6] The 1922 league franchises were the Cynthiana Merchants (34–30), Lexington Reds (28–36), Maysville Cardinals (33–28), Mount Sterling Essex (30–31), Paris Mammoths (36–28) and Winchester Dodgers (28–36).

Sterling Advocate, the name was chosen after the Ragan-Gay Motor Company offered to donate the uniforms.

[11] With a record of 30–31, playing the season under player/manager Hod Eller, the Essex finished 4.5 games behind the first place Paris Bourbons in the overall standings.

Sterling finished in sixth place, playing under managers Charles Ellis and Hod Eller.

Sterling Essex teams hosted home minor league games at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in 1922 and 1923.