Southwest International League history Class C 1951-1952 The Sunset League merged with the Arizona-Texas League to form the Southwest International League in 1951-1952. Class C: 1951-1952 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings, 1951 El Centro Imperials, 1951 El Centro Imps, 1952 El Paso Texans, 1951 Juarez Indios, 1951 Las Vegas Wranglers, 1951-1952 Mexicali Eagles, […]
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Southern Michigan Association
Southern Michigan Association history Class D 1906-1910, 1912-1913 Class C 1911, 1914-1915 This league played under the Southern Michigan League name in 1906-1909. Also, this league was also known as the South Michigan League throughout its life. Teams (in alphabetical order) Adrian Champs, 1913 Adrian Fencevilles, 1914 Adrian Lions, 1912 Adrian Yeggs, 1909-1911 Battle Creek […]
Southern League
Southern League history Class C 1904-1917. 1919-1920 Class B 1921-1930, 1936-1942 Class A 1946-1962 Class AA 1963-present The Southern League began life as the South Atlantic League, better known as the Sally League, which was formed in 1904 and operated through the 1963 season. (It was also known as the South Atlantic Association in 1926-1930.) […]
Midwest League
Today’s Midwest League has its root in several Class C and D leagues spread across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, including the Three-I League, the Illinois State League, the Wisconsin State League, and the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League. The direct predecessor to the Midwest League is the Illinois State League, a six-team Class D league that began […]
Middle Texas League
Middle Texas League history Class D 1914-1915 Teams (in alphabetical order) Austin Reps, 1915 Bartlett, 1914-1915 Belton Braves, 1914-1915 Brenham Brewers, 1914 Brenham Huskies, 1915 Brenham Kaisers, 1915 Georgetown Collegians, 1914 Lampasas Resorters, 1914 Schulenburg Giants, 1915 Taylor Producers, 1915 Temple Governors, 1915 Temple Tigers, 1914
Middle Atlantic League
Middle Atlantic League history Class C 1925-1942, 1946-1951 Teams (in alphabetical order) Akron Yankees, 1935-1941 Altoona Engineers, 1931 Beaver Falls Beavers, 1931 Beckley Black Knights, 1931-1934 Beckley Miners, 1935 Butler Tigers, 1949-1951 Butler Yankees, 1946-1948 Canton Terriers, 1936-1942 Charleroi Babes, 1927-1928 Charleroi Governors, 1929-1931 Charleston Senators, 1931-1942 Clarksburg Cyrians, 1925 Clarksburg Generals, 1926-1932 Clarksburg Ghosts, […]
Michigan State League
Michigan State League history Unaffiliated 1889-1890, 1895 Class D 1902, 1910-1914 Class B 1926 Class C 1940-1941 This league played under the West Michigan League name in 1910. Also, the 1926 league was the result of a midseason merger between the Michigan-Ontario League and the Central League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Adrian Reformers, 1895 Battle […]
Michigan-Ontario League
Michigan-Ontario League history Class B 1919-1926 Teams (in alphabetical order) Battle Creek Custers, 1919-1920 Bay City Wolves, 1919-1926 Brantford Brants, 1922 Brantford Red Sox, 1919-1921 Flint Halligans, 1919-1920 Flint Vehicles, 1921-1926 Grand Rapids Billbobs, 1923 Grand Rapids Homoners, 1924 Hamilton Clippers, 1924-1925 Hamilton Tigers, 1919-1923 Kalamazoo Celery Pickers, 1923 Kalamazoo Kazoos, 1924 Kitchener Beavers, 1919-1921 […]
Maine State League
Maine State League history Class D 1907 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bangor White Sox, 1907 Biddeford, 1907 Pine Tree, 1907 Portland Blue Sox, 1907
Louisiana State League
Louisiana State League history Class D 1920 Teams (in alphabetical order) Abbeville Sluggers, 1920 Alexandria Tigers, 1920 Lafayette Hubs, 1920 New Iberia Sugar Boys, 1920 Oakdale Lumberjacks, 1920 Rayne Rice Birds, 1920
Longhorn League
Longhorn League history Class D 1947-1950 Class C 1951-1955 This league is the predecessor to the Southwestern League. Teams (in alphabetical order) Artesia Drillers, 1951-1953 Artesia Numexers, 1954-1955 Ballinger Cats, 1947-1950 Big Spring Broncs, 1947-1954 Big Spring Cosden Cops, 1955 Carlsbad Potashers, 1953-1955 Del Rio Cowboys, 1948 Hobbs Sports, 1955 Lamesa Lobos, 1953 Midland Indians, […]
Lone Star League (1927-1929; 1947-1948)
Lone Star League (1927-1929; 1947-1948) history Class D 1927-1929 Class C 1947-1958 Teams (in alphabetical order) Bryan Bombers, 1947-1948 Corsicana Oilers, 1927-1928 Gladewater Bears, 1948 Henderson Oilers, 1947-1948 Longview Cannibals, 1927 Jacksonville Jax, 1947 Kilgore Drillers, 1947-1948 Longview Texans, 1947-1948 Lufkin Foresters, 1947-1948 Marshall Comets, 1947 Marshall Indians, 1927 Marshall Tigers, 1948 Mexia Gushers, 1927-1928 […]
Lone Star League (1977)
Lone Star League history Class A 1977 Teams (in alphabetical order) Beesville Blazers, 1977 Corpus Christi Seagulls, 1977 Harlingen Suns, 1977 McAllen Dusters, 1977 Texas City Stars, 1977 Victoria Rosebuds, 1977