[1] In 1884, the team continued play in the Iron & Oil Association, finishing in fourth place with a 20–24 record.
Playing the season under manager Will Thompson, the Quakers finished 2.5 games behind the first place Franklin Braves in the final standings.
[9] The Fort Wayne Farmers, Jackson Wolverines, Saginaw Lumbermen, Toledo Swamp Angels, Washington Little Senators, Wheeling Nailers and Youngstown Puddlers teams joined New Castle in beginning league play on May 6, 1896.
[9] Completing the season with an overall record of 53–59, New Castle finished 20.0 games behind the first place Toledo Swamp Angels, with Jay Faatz and M. C. Whitehill serving as managers.
[19][20] Compiling a record of 81–69, playing the season under manager Dad Lytle, New Castle finished 3.5 games behind the first place Dayton Old Soldiers.
[23][24] After beginning the season with a 42–39 record through July 27, the team then went 45–14 to capture the league championship.
[25] In the final regular season standings, the Drillers finished just 1.0 game ahead of the second place Mansfield Haymakers (86-54).
[22][23][14] The 1899 Quakers had the distinction of having four 20-game winners on their pitching staff: Charlie Smith (20-9), Jack Wadsworth (24-13), Oscar Streit (21-13) and Frank Figgemeier (20-13).
[27] The Fort Wayne Indians won a playoff with Dayton to claim the championship.
[25] The ballpark was located at East Washington Street & Cascade Boulevard in New Castle.