SAUGET, Ill.- The Frontier League announced that it has hired Eric Krupa as its new League President.
Mr. Krupa brings decades of professional baseball experience to the Frontier League. He was most recently Major League Baseball’s Regional Supervisor for the South Atlantic League and Florida State League. Prior to working in MLB’s front offices, Mr. Krupa enjoyed a very successful 13-year tenure as President of the South Atlantic League and a 10-year term as Director of Business and Finance for Minor League Baseball.
“This is a tremendous honor to serve as President of the Frontier League,” said Eric Krupa. “I look forward to working with the owners, operators, and partners to build on the longstanding legacy of success in this league.”
“The Frontier League is thrilled to have Eric’s leadership, experience, and expertise. The Frontier League is confident that its already-bright future is in good hands with Eric,” stated Frontier League Board President, Brian Lyter.
Mr. Krupa replaces Jon Danos who has stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities. “Jon did an outstanding job leading the League out of the pandemic and to a successful 2021 season. We wish Jon all the best going forward and know he will be successful in his future endeavors,” said Mr. Lyter.
The Frontier League of Professional Baseball is an official Partner League of Major League Baseball and the largest of its kind in professional baseball. The Frontier League features 16 teams and has moved over 1,000 players to MLB Teams in its 29-year history. Please visit www.frontierleague.com.


1800   President John Adams signed the Harrison Land Act which allowed settlers to purchase property in the Northwest Territory on credit. The new law, named for its author, William Henry Harrison, allowed buyers to purchase 320 acres for a 25% down payment. The remainder would be due in installments spread over four years.  The price was set at two dollars an acre.  As a result, many more people were able to purchase property and migrate into the territory.
1846   President James Polk declared war on Mexico. Three days later, the Secretary of War called on Indiana Governor James Whitcomb to supply three regiments of infantry or riflemen, a total of approximately 3,000 men.  The quota was met within three weeks.  Volunteers responded to recruiting meetings in cities all around the state.  Hoosier women also became heavily involved, making uniforms, banners and flags.  The soldiers were sent to Camp Clark near New Albany for training. Brigadier General Joseph Lane was placed in charge.
1869   At a special session called by Governor Conrad Baker, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law that admitted African American children to public schools.  The legislation said, “In assessing taxes for school purposes, there shall be no omissions or distinctions made on account of race or color; but each and every person’s property, of every kind or description, shall be assessed the same as any other person’s property for the same purpose.† The state left it up to each community to carry out the provisions of the new law.
1884   Paris C. Dunning died in Bloomington. He had served as the ninth Governor of Indiana (1848-1849.) He had also been an Indiana House member, Indiana Senator, Senate President Pro Tempore, and Lieutenant Governor. He is the only person in state history to have served in all of these offices.  As governor, he led the Indiana General Assembly in passing a resolution sent to Congress which opposed the expansion of slavery across the United States.
1911   The Studebaker Company introduced the latest model of their electric car. “It gives time to think from streetcar crowds and street annoyances,†the ad said, “and goes anywhere, anytime, to the theater, about town, into the country.â€Â The company, based in South Bend, had become famous for its wagons and carriages. Electric cars were produced from 1902 until 1912, when production turned to gasoline engines. The electric model had four speeds and could go up to 18 mph.










