I found this paper in an old family book. Not sure if it was my Grandfather's or Great-Grandfather's but I was surprised how much they obviously didn't like Coaker. Neither were involved in the fishery and were Catholic but was still unexpected.

Talking the history of baseball in Newfoundland at work and decided to do a bit of research. While the first league was established in 1913 the first reference to the sport is in 1905... and is amazing.