The Eastern League was down to six teams for the 1953-54 season. The Harrisburg team dropped after one season, and Lancaster's representatives were now the Red Roses and the Rockets also dropped. The Lebanon Seltzers, after two dismal seasons, moved to Pottsville early on in the season. The shift to Pottsville did little for the team's finances and they would quit the league and forfeit their last ten games.
The regular season was largely a battle between Sunbury and last year's champions, Williamsport. Hazleton and Lancaster snuck in to the last to playoff spots with 15-15 records. Lancaster upset Sunbury while Williamsport bounced Hazleton but not without a struggle. In the finals, Williamsport defeated Lancaster wo win their second straight President's Cup.
- Berwick Carbuilders
- Hazleton Mountaineers
- Lancaster Red Roses
- Lebanon / Pottsville Seltzer Bologna
- Sunbury Mercuries
- Williamsport Billies
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