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WPBL Launches With Historic Team Names | Springfield News
A historic new chapter in women’s pro baseball is unfolding with the launch of the WPBL, featuring four powerhouse teams—New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, and Boston Hunters—each named after trailblazing women like Dorothy Height, Lillie Coit, Lizzie Murphy, and Dr. Harriot Hunt. Opening August 1st in Springfield, Illinois, the league brings back the spirit of the All-American Girls League with seven-inning games, aluminum bats, and prime-time broadcasts. Star athletes like Mo’ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore headline the action, with weekend showdowns set to ignite…
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