Oswego Starchmakers

[2][3][4][5] On March 22, 1905, the Oswego "Starchmakers" franchise came into existence when Empire State League was formed at a meeting held in Syracuse, New York.

[10] The Canandaigua, Cortland, Ilion, Lyons, Oneida, Palmyra Mormons, Rome and Seneca Falls teams joined Oswego in beginning league play on May 26, 1905.

[11] Oswego placed fifth, 1finishing 4.0 games behind, as Seneca Falls won the championship with a 42–26 record, Several teams folded or relocated during the 1905 season.

[12][10] The Oswego Starchmakers of the Empire State League ended the 1905 season with a record of 32–44, in placing fifth in the final standings.

[17] The Oswego Starchmakers ended the Empire State League season with a record of 55–29, placing first under manager Chaucer Elliott.

[21][22] The Oswego Starchmakers finished 1.0 game ahead of second place Seneca Falls in winning the league championship.