Newport Colts

The Newport Ponies succeeded the Colts in minor league play, becoming members of the short-lived 1908 Atlantic Association.

[1] The Brockton Shoemakers, Fall River Indians, New Bedford Whalers, Pawtucket Phenoms and Taunton Herrings joined Newport in 1897 New England League play.

[4] They were followed by the Pawtucket Phenoms (54–51), Fall River Indians (47–59), Taunton Herrings (40–68) and New Bedford Whalers (38–67) in the New England League final standings.

The Colts ended the season with a record of 26–28, playing under returning manager Mickey Finn and Mike Kelley.

[20] Newport minor league teams reportedly hosted home games at Cardines Field.

[21] The ballpark was originally called "Basin Field" and built in 1893 on railroad land, with the backstop added in 1908.

The location is America's Cup Avenue and West Marlborough Street, Newport, Rhode Island.