The "Refiners" nickname corresponds to the Oil industry in the Olean area in the era.
[3] The Bradford Drillers, Coudersport Giants, Erie Fishermen, Jamestown Hill Climbers and Kane Mountaineers teams joined Olean in beginning league play on April 25, 1905.
[3] Completing the season with an overall record of 54–50, the Refiners finished 8.5 games behind the first place Coudersport Giants, with Al Lawson and Eddie Foster serving as managers.
[3] In the final league standings, the Coudersport Giants (59–38) finished 1.0 game ahead of the second place Erie Fisherman (58–39), followed by The Olean Refiners (54–50), Bradford Drillers (46–54), Kane Mountaineers (40–56) and Jamestown Hill Climbers/DuBois Miners (40–60).
After beginning 1907 play in the eight–team league, the Refiners ended the season with a record of 12–35 as Joe Flynn served as manager.
[15][16] The "Candidates" nickmame corresponds to Olean being home to Frank W. Higgins, who served as the 35th Governor of New York and operated a family business in the city before his political career.
With a record of 16–2, playing under manager Percy Stetler, Olean finished 5.5 games ahead of the second place Warren Bingoes (11–8).
Pitcher Tom Fleming of Olean led the Interstate League with 6 wins.
[8] The Olean "Refiners" rejoined the six team, Class D Interstate League, which reformed in 1914.
The Bradford Drillers, Hornell Green Sox, Jamestown Giants, Warren Bingoes and Wellsville Rainmakers joined Olean in beginning league play on May 22, 1914.
[22] The White Sox ended the season with a 52–30 record (.634) and in a statistical tie with the Wellsville Rainmakers, who finished 54–32 (.628).