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Meriden teams played as members of the Connecticut State League (1884–1885), Southern New England League ( 1885), Eastern League (1986), Connecticut Stateleague (1888, 1891, 1895, 1897–1902), Connecticut Association (1910) and Eastern Association. Meriden won a disputed contest against Hartford on September 15, 1884, when Hartford forfeited the game. The financial hardships from lack of revenue were noted to have contributed to the franchise folding. The city of Meriden reportedly hosted "Connie Mack Day" on July 1, 1947, as a celebration of Mack's accomplishments in baseball. The Meriden Silvermen franchise folded July 13, 1886, with a record of 12–34. The league folded on August 25, 1885, and reformed, leaving Meriden with a 41–21 record and in first place under manager William Thomas when the league stopped play. The Maroons again finished first as the team compiled an 8–2 record in the remaining Connecticut StateLeague portion of the season, continuing play under management William Thomas. The team played in two leagues during the season and won championships in both. In 1886, it was reported that Meriden was the smallest city in the Eastern League.