Ohio State League
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The first Ohio State League was a baseball league in 1887 before changing names to the Tri-State League.
The first 20th century Ohio State League started in 1908 as a class D loop and ran through 1916. Another Ohio State League was formed in 1936 and ran through 1947 except for a break in '42-'43 due to World War II
. In 1945 the OSL was one of just four class D circuits in operation, yet it was one of the first of dozens of leagues to collapse after World War II.
The class D Ohio-Indiana League
was formed in 1948 with eight teams, with seven of the eight cities coming from the Ohio State League. Six teams made their home in Ohio and the remaining two where from Indiana. This league lasted through
1951.
Secretary: L. A. Moore
#Canton entered the league August 4. ## Akron disbanded September 3.
###Stubenville disbanded June 29.
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1908
President: Robert Quinn
# Springfield moved to Portsmouth June 16.
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1909
President: Robert Quinn
# Newark and Lancaster disbanded August 23.
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1910
President: Robert W. Read
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1911
President: Robert W. Read
#Newark moved to piqua June 22.
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1912
President: Robert W. Read
#Marion moved to Ironton July 15.
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1913
President: Robert W. Read
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1914
President: Robert W. Read
#Ironton disbanded July 5. ###Newport/Paris disbanded July 5. ##Huntington & Maysville disbanded July 22.
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1915
President: Joseph T. Carr
#Chillicothe moved to Huntington July 13: Huntington moved to Maysville July 19.
Playoff: Portsmouth 4 games, Maysville 1.
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1916
President: Joseph T. Carr
#Huntington & Frankfort disbanded July 16. ##Charleston moved to Chillicothe July 13. ###Lexington disbanded July 16. The league disbanded July 19.
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1936
President: Harry Smith
#Mansfield & New Philadelphia disbanded May 26.
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1937
President: Harry Smith
#Sandusky moved to Marion June22.
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1938
President: Paul Shank
Playoff: Freemont 3 games, Fostoria 0.
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1939
President: Paul H. Shank
Playoff: Lima defeated Tiffin in a one game playoff for fourth place. Freemont won 2nd place by coin toss. Findley 2 games, Fostoria 0; Lima 2 games, Fremont 1; Finals:Lima 4 games, Findlay 3;
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1940
President: Paul H. Shank
Playoff: Lima 3 games, Mansfield 0; Findley 3 games, Tiffin 1; Finals: Lima 4 Games, Findley 2.
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1941
President: Joe Donnelly
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No League play 1942 & 1943 due to WW II.
1944
President: Joe Donnelly
Playoffs: Newark 3 games, Lima 1;Middletown 3 games, Springfield 2; Finals: Newark 4 games, Middletown 2.
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1945
President: Frank M. Colley
Playoffs: Middletown 4 games, Springfield 2; Zanesville 4 games, Lima 2; Finals: Zanesville 3 games, Middletown 2.
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1946
President: Frank M. Colley
Playoffs: Zanesville 4 games, Richmond 0; Springfield 4 games, Newark 2. Finals: Zanesville 4 games, Springfield 2.
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1947
President: Frank M. Colley
Playoffs: Zanesville 4 games, Springfield 0; Marion 4 games, Muncie 1;
Finals: Zanesville 4 games, Marion 2.
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See the Ohio-Indiana League
for 1948-51
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The first 20th century Ohio State League started in 1908 as a class D loop and ran through 1916. Another Ohio State League was formed in 1936 and ran through 1947 except for a break in '42-'43 due to World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. In 1945 the OSL was one of just four class D circuits in operation, yet it was one of the first of dozens of leagues to collapse after World War II.
The class D Ohio-Indiana League
Ohio-Indiana League
The Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
was formed in 1948 with eight teams, with seven of the eight cities coming from the Ohio State League. Six teams made their home in Ohio and the remaining two where from Indiana. This league lasted through
1951.
1887
- Akron, OH: Akron Acorns
- Canton, OH: Canton
- Columbus, OH: Columbus BuckeyesColumbus Buckeyes (minor league)According to information compiled by baseball historian Ray Nemec of the Society for American Baseball Research , the Columbus Buckeyes were a men's baseball team in the International Association during the 1877 season, along with several other American teams and two Canadian teams, the London...
- Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Kazoos
- Mansfield, OH: Mansfield
- Sandusky, OH: Sandusky Suds
- Steubenville, OH: Steubenville Stubs
- Wheeling, WV: Wheeling
- Zanesville, OH: Zanesville Kickapoos
Secretary: L. A. Moore
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Kalamazoo Kazoos | 73 | 34 | .682 | 0 | Al Buckenberger Al Buckenberger Albert C. Buckenberger was a manager in Major League Baseball for the Columbus Solons, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Browns and Boston Beaneaters from 1889 to 1904. In 1896, he managed the Toronto team in the Eastern League... |
Zanesville Kickapoos | 58 | 46 | .558 | 13.5 | Patrick Welsh /Pete McShannic Pete McShannic Peter Robert McShannic is a former Major League Baseball player. He played for the Pittsburg Alleghenys of the National League during the 1888 baseball season.-External links:... |
Wheeling Wheeling, West Virginia Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia; it is the county seat of Ohio County. Wheeling is the principal city of the Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
53 | 48 | .525 | 17 | Cronin Jack Cronin John J. Cronin was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1895-1904. He is buried in Oceanview, Cemetery, Section L, formerly known as Vallhalla Cemetery in Staten Island, New York.-External links:*... / English / Nicholson / Henry Myers |
Sandusky Suds | 53 | 49 | .520 | 17.5 | George Curry George Curry (baseball) George James "Soldier Boy" Curry was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Curry played for the St. Louis Browns in .-External links:*... |
Columbus Buckeyes Columbus Buckeyes (minor league) According to information compiled by baseball historian Ray Nemec of the Society for American Baseball Research , the Columbus Buckeyes were a men's baseball team in the International Association during the 1877 season, along with several other American teams and two Canadian teams, the London... |
50 | 55 | .476 | 22 | Calhoun / John Morrissey John Morrissey John Morrissey , also known as Old Smoke, was an Irish bare-knuckle boxer and a gang member in New York in the 1850s and later became a Democratic State Senator and U.S. Congressman from New York, backed by Tammany Hall... / Gifford / Buck West Buck West Milton Douglas "Buck" West was a Major League Baseball outfielder. West played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1884 and the Cleveland Spiders in 1890. Both seasons were ones with three major leagues.... |
Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield is a town in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the main town in the Mansfield local government district. Mansfield is a part of the Mansfield Urban Area.... |
46 | 56 | .451 | 24.5 | Sandy McDermott Sandy McDermott Thomas Nathaniel "Sandy" McDermott was a professional baseball player. He appeared in one game in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles on June 18, 1885 but never had an at bat. He had an extensive career in the minor leagues that lasted through 1897, including four... / Bob Allen Bob Allen Bob Allen is a former American politician who was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 until 2007, representing Florida's 32nd district... / Frank O'Brien Frank O'Brien Frank W. O'Brien is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.-References:... |
Canton Canton, Ohio Canton is the county seat of Stark County in northeastern Ohio, approximately south of Akron and south of Cleveland.The City of Caton is the largest incorporated area within the Canton-Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area... # |
22 | 14 | .611 | NA | H.H. Kerr / William Zecher |
Acron Acorns ## | 32 | 60 | .348 | NA | Showers / Hastings / McDermott Sandy McDermott Thomas Nathaniel "Sandy" McDermott was a professional baseball player. He appeared in one game in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles on June 18, 1885 but never had an at bat. He had an extensive career in the minor leagues that lasted through 1897, including four... / Irwin Bill Irwin William Mills "Bill" Irwin is an American actor and clown noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s. He is known for his vaudeville-style stage acts, but has made a number of appearances on film and television and won a Tony Award for a dramatic role on... |
Stubenville Stubbs ### | 9 | 34 | .209 | NA | Parson Nicholson Parson Nicholson Thomas Clark "Parson" Nicholson was an infielder in Major League Baseball during the 19th century. He was born in and grew up in Blaine, Ohio... / Pete Woods Pete Woods Peter "Pete" Woods is a comic book artist, illustrator and penciller. He is best known for his work on titles such as Backlash, Deadpool, Robin, Catwoman, Amazons Attack and Action Comics.-Biography:... / Jimmy Wood |
###Stubenville disbanded June 29.
Player Statistics
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Ed Hutchinson Ed Hutchinson Edwin Forrest Hutchinson , was a Major League Baseball player who played second base for the Chicago Colts of the National League. He appeared in four games for the Colts in the 1890 season. He remained active in the minor leagues, mostly in western leagues, through 1906, and was briefly a... |
Columbus | BA | .395 | Mother Watson Mother Watson Walter L. "Mother" Watson was an American professional baseball player in the mid-1880s. Born in Middleport, Ohio in 1865, he started two games at pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the American Association. He completed one of his starts, and in 14 innings pitched, he had a 5.79 ERA, and was 0–1... |
Kalamazoo | W | 29 | |
Ed Stapleton | Kalamazoo | Runs | 121 | Bill Irwin Bill Irwin William Mills "Bill" Irwin is an American actor and clown noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s. He is known for his vaudeville-style stage acts, but has made a number of appearances on film and television and won a Tony Award for a dramatic role on... |
Akron/Kalamazoo | SO | 283 | |
John Crogan | Wheeling | |Hits | 184 | Mother Watson Mother Watson Walter L. "Mother" Watson was an American professional baseball player in the mid-1880s. Born in Middleport, Ohio in 1865, he started two games at pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the American Association. He completed one of his starts, and in 14 innings pitched, he had a 5.79 ERA, and was 0–1... |
Kalamazoo | Pct | 763: 29-9 | |
Ed Stapleton | Kalamazoo | HR | 12 |
1908–1916
Portsmouth, OH was the only city around for all 9 seasons. The league disbanded July 19, 1916- Charleston, WV: Charleston SenatorsCharleston SenatorsThe Charleston Senators were an American minor league baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They were the first professional baseball team to play in Charleston, beginning play in 1910. The team was inactive during a few periods, playing their last game in 1960....
1913-1916 - Chillicothe, OH: Chillicothe Infants 1910-1912; Chillicothe Babes 1913-1915; Chillicothe Babes 1916
- Frankfort, KY: Frankfort Old Taylors 1915-1916
- Hamilton, OH: Hamilton Mechanics 1911; Hamilton Maroons 1913
- Huntington, WV: Huntington Blue Sox 1913-1914, moved from Mountain States LeagueMountain States LeagueFor the league that operated from 1937 to 1942, see Mountain State LeagueThe Mountain States League was a minor league baseball league which operated as a class D league in and . It was based in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Prior to that, it had been known as the Virginia Valley League.In...
1911-1912; Huntington Boosters 1916 - Ironton, OH: Ironton Orphans 1912; Ironton Nailers 1913-1915
- Lancaster, OH: Lancaster LanksLancaster LanksThe Lancaster Lanks, based in Lancaster, Ohio, were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1905 to 1911. They played in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League from 1905 to 1907, and the Ohio State League from 1908 to 1912. On June 18, 1912, they moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey to represent...
1908-1911, moved from Ohio-Pennsylvania LeagueOhio-Pennsylvania LeagueThe Ohio-Pennsylvania League was among scores of minor league baseball organizations that popped up throughout the country in the early 20th century...
1905-1907 - Lexington, KY: Lexington ColtsLexington ColtsLexington Colts were a baseball team competing in the Blue Grass League, 1908-1912, and the Ohio State League, 1913-1916....
1913-1916 - Lima, OH: Lima Cigarmakers 1908-1912
- Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Pioneers 1908-1909, moved from Ohio-Pennsylvania LeagueOhio-Pennsylvania LeagueThe Ohio-Pennsylvania League was among scores of minor league baseball organizations that popped up throughout the country in the early 20th century...
1907; Mansfield Brownies 1912, moved from Ohio-Pennsylvania LeagueOhio-Pennsylvania LeagueThe Ohio-Pennsylvania League was among scores of minor league baseball organizations that popped up throughout the country in the early 20th century...
1911 - Marion, OH: Marion Diggers 1908-1912
- Maysville, KY: Maysville 1913-1914; Maysville Angels 1915; Maysville Burley Cubs 1916
- Newark, OH: Newark Newks 1908-1911, moved from Ohio-Pennsylvania LeagueOhio-Pennsylvania LeagueThe Ohio-Pennsylvania League was among scores of minor league baseball organizations that popped up throughout the country in the early 20th century...
1907; Newark SkeetersNewark SkeetersThe Newark Skeeters was an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the American Soccer League and the Eastern Soccer League.The club folded upon the merger of the ASL & ESL after the fall 1929 season.-Year-by-year:...
1912, moved from Central LeagueCentral LeagueThe or is one the two professional baseball leagues that constitute Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship plays against the winner of the Pacific League in the annual Japan Series. It currently consists of six teams from around the country,The Central League...
1911 - Newport, KY: 1914
- Paris, KY: 1914
- Piqua, OH: Piqua Picks 1911
- Portsmouth, OH: Portsmouth Cobblers 1908-1916
- Springfield, OH: Springfield Reapers 1908; Springfield Reapers 1911, moved to Central LeagueCentral LeagueThe or is one the two professional baseball leagues that constitute Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship plays against the winner of the Pacific League in the annual Japan Series. It currently consists of six teams from around the country,The Central League...
1912-1914
1908
President: Robert Quinn
Bob Quinn (baseball)
James Aloysius Robert Quinn was an American executive in Major League Baseball who became renowned for his management of four different franchises....
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Lancaster Red Roses Lancaster Red Roses The Lancaster Red Roses baseball team, originally known as the Maroons, changed its name at the start of the 1906 season during a bitter match with the York, Pennsylvania-based White Roses. Some sources indicate that the rival teams were named for the opposing factions in England's historic Wars of... |
92 | 57 | .617 | 0 | Kurt Ellston / Paddy Fox |
Lima Cigarmakers | 80 | 67 | .544 | 11 | Nick Kahl Nick Kahl Nick Kahl is a Democratic politician from Oregon. In the 2008 Oregon legislative elections, he was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 49 in east Multnomah County, including the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village, Oregon, and a portion of Gresham... /Jim Jackson Jim Jackson (baseball) James Benner Jackson was a Major League Baseball outfielder. Jackson played for the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Giants, and the Cleveland Naps in and , and again from to . In 348 career games, he had a .235 batting average with 300 hits in 1274 at-bats... |
Marion Diggers | 78 | 71 | .523 | 14 | Charles O'Day |
Mansfield Pioneers | 76 | 73 | .510 | 16 | Cal McVey Cal McVey Calvin Alexander McVey was a professional baseball player during the 1860s and 1870s. McVey's importance to the game stems from his play on two of the earliest professional baseball teams, the original Cincinnati Red Stockings and the National Association Boston Red Stockings... / Tim Flood Tim Flood Thomas Timothy Flood , is a former professional baseball player who played second base for the St... |
Newark Newks | 74 | 75 | .497 | 18 | Bob Berryhill Bob Berryhill Bob Berryhill is a founding member of The Surfaris and co-writer, recording artist of "Wipe Out" and other Surfaris' hits. In 1960, when Bob was 13 he took a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and learned to surf and play ukulele. On returning to California, he began working seriously on guitar and two... / Harry Eells Harry Eells Harry Archibald 'Slippery' Eells was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season for the Cleveland Naps. He pitched in 14 games for the Naps during the 1906 Cleveland Naps season.-External links:... |
Springfield / Portsmouth # | 46 | 103 | .309 | 46 | Ed Ranskick / John Quinn John Quinn John Quinn or Jack Quinn is the name of:*Jack Quinn , White House counsel, 1995–1996*Jack Quinn , Congressman from New York*Jack Quinn III, Assemblyman from Erie County, New York and son of the Congressman... |
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Hughie Tate Hughie Tate Hugh Henry Tate was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He attended the University of Pennsylvania.-Sources:... |
Marion | BA | .320 | Kirby White Kirby White Oliver Kirby White , nicknamed "Red" and "Buck", was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1909 to 1911 for the Boston Doves and Pittsburgh Pirates. His minor league career began in 1907.In 1907, White pitched for the Lancaster Lanks, going 15-16 in 34 games... |
Lancaster | W | 28 | |
Hughie Tate Hughie Tate Hugh Henry Tate was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He attended the University of Pennsylvania.-Sources:... |
Marion | Hits | 169 | Walt Justis Walt Justis Walter Newton "Walt" Justis , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Detroit Tigers. He batted and threw right-handed. Justis had a 0-0 record, with a 8.10 ERA, in 2 games, in his one year career.... |
Lancaster | SO | 293 | |
Curly Brown Curly Brown Charles Roy "Curly" Brown was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of four seasons with the St. Louis Browns and Cincinnati Reds... |
Lancaster | |Runs | 103 | Charlie Pickett Charlie Pickett Charles Albert Pickett was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1910.-External links:... |
Lima | Pct | 700: 21-9 | |
Frank Foutz Frank Foutz Frank Hayes Foutz is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He was born on April 8, 1877 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the brother of Dave Foutz. He played 1 season in the Major League Baseball, with the Baltimore Orioles in 1901. Foutz played in 20 games, recording 17 hits in 72 at bats .... |
Lima | HR | 12 | Jim Riley Jim Riley (outfielder) James Joseph Riley was a Major League Baseball player. He played one game with the Boston Doves on August 2, 1910.-External links:... |
Lima | SB | 80 |
1909
President: Robert Quinn
Bob Quinn (baseball)
James Aloysius Robert Quinn was an American executive in Major League Baseball who became renowned for his management of four different franchises....
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Lima Cigarmakers | 79 | 50 | .612 | 0 | Lee Fohl Lee Fohl Leo Alexander Fohl was an American manager in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and Boston Red Sox.... |
Marion Diggers | 71 | 59 | .546 | 8.5 | Charles O'Day /Jack Lewis Jack Lewis (baseball) John David Lewis was a second baseman in Major League Baseball, playing in the American League with the Boston Red Sox and for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the outlaw Federal League . Listed at 5' 8", 158 lb., Lewis batted and threw right-handed... |
Mansfield Pioneers | 63 | 58 | .521 | 12 | Tim Flood Tim Flood Thomas Timothy Flood , is a former professional baseball player who played second base for the St... |
Portsmouth Cobblers | 48 | 76 | .387 | 28.5 | William Doyle / Jack McCallister Jack McCallister (baseball) Jack McCallister Jack McCallister Jack McCallister (January 19, 1879 - October 18, 1946 was manager of the Cleveland Indians for one season after Tris Speaker abruptly resigned. He would lead the Indians to a sixth-place finish and a 66-87 record.... / Charles O'Day |
Lancaster Lanks Lancaster Lanks The Lancaster Lanks, based in Lancaster, Ohio, were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1905 to 1911. They played in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League from 1905 to 1907, and the Ohio State League from 1908 to 1912. On June 18, 1912, they moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey to represent... # |
53 | 53 | .500 | NA | Paddy Fox |
Newark Newks # | 46 | 64 | .418 | NA | Homer Davidson Homer Davidson Homer Hurd Davidson was a professional Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Naps . Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he played only 6 games for the Naps during the 1908 season. Davidson was better known as a professional football player... / Erve Wratten |
Player Statistics
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Red Farrell | Marion | BA | .316 | Ed Zmich Ed Zmich Edward Albert "Ed" Zmich was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played with the St. Louis Cardinals for two years 1910–1911. His first ever game was in 1910 at the age of 25. His last game was one year later in 1911.He did not attend college. He batted and threw left-handed... |
Marion | W | 21 | |
Joe Stanley Joe Stanley Joe Stanley is a former rugby union player. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand.-Career:Stanley played for the All Blacks, Ponsonby and Auckland as a centre. Joe is a member of the Stanley Rugby Clan which includes Chase and Benson... |
Marion | Hits | 142 | Andy Nelson Andy Nelson (baseball) Andrew Anthony "Peaches" Nelson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1908.-External links:... |
Lima | Pct | .800; 8-2 | |
Charles Fink | Lima | |Runs | 91 | Ed Willett Ed Willett Robert Edgar Willett was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played with the Detroit Tigers of the American League and the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League... |
Marion | HR | 6 |
1910
President: Robert W. Read
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Portsmouth Cobblers | 86 | 52 | .623 | 0 | Pete Childs Pete Childs Peter Pierre Childs was an infielder in Major League Baseball in 1901 and 1902. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Orphans, and the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:... |
Lima Cigarmakers | 82 | 56 | .594 | 4 | Alfred Newnham |
Marion Diggers | 80 | 58 | .580 | 6 | Jack Lewis Jack Lewis (baseball) John David Lewis was a second baseman in Major League Baseball, playing in the American League with the Boston Red Sox and for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the outlaw Federal League . Listed at 5' 8", 158 lb., Lewis batted and threw right-handed... |
Newark Newks | 58 | 80 | .420 | 28 | Bob Berryhill Bob Berryhill Bob Berryhill is a founding member of The Surfaris and co-writer, recording artist of "Wipe Out" and other Surfaris' hits. In 1960, when Bob was 13 he took a trip to the Hawaiian Islands and learned to surf and play ukulele. On returning to California, he began working seriously on guitar and two... / Charles Riehl / Hank O'Day Hank O'Day Henry Francis O'Day was an American right-handed pitcher, umpire and manager in Major League Baseball who worked as a National League umpire for 30 years between 1895 and 1927, and was the only person in major league history to appear as a player, manager and umpire. His 3,986 total games as an... |
Lancaster Lanks Lancaster Lanks The Lancaster Lanks, based in Lancaster, Ohio, were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1905 to 1911. They played in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League from 1905 to 1907, and the Ohio State League from 1908 to 1912. On June 18, 1912, they moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey to represent... |
55 | 82 | .401 | 30.5 | Al McClintock / Guy Sample / Heinie Peitz Heinie Peitz Henry Clement "Heinie" Peitz was an American baseball catcher. He played for the St. Louis Browns , Cincinnati Reds , Pittsburgh Pirates , Louisville Colonels , and St. Louis Cardinals... |
Chillicothe Infants | 52 | 85 | .380 | 33.5 | Cochhran / Grubb Harvey Grubb Harvey Harrison Grubb was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He batted and threw right handed. Grubb was 6 feet tall and 165 pounds. Harvey had just one plate appearance in his entire career with the Cleveland Indians on September 27, 1912. He was hit by a pitch and never batted again. In the... / Kibler / Wrigley Zeke Wrigley George Watson Wrigley , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1896-1899.-External links:... |
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Hank O'Day Hank O'Day Henry Francis O'Day was an American right-handed pitcher, umpire and manager in Major League Baseball who worked as a National League umpire for 30 years between 1895 and 1927, and was the only person in major league history to appear as a player, manager and umpire. His 3,986 total games as an... |
Portsmouth | BA | .324 | Ted Goulait Ted Goulait Theodore Lee Goulait was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants in 1912.-External links:... |
Marion | W | 24 | |
Henry "Dick" Breen | Portsmouth | Hits | 151 | Pop Lloyd | Lima | Pct | .769; 10-3 | |
Henry "Dick" Breen | Portsmouth | |Runs | 88 | Frank Nesser Frank Nesser Frank Nesser was a professional football player in the "Ohio League" and the early National Football League. During his career he played mainly for the Columbus Panhandles, however he did also play for a little for the Akron Indians, whenever he was recruited by Indians manager, Peggy Parratt.Frank... |
Lima | HR | 6 |
1911
President: Robert W. Read
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Springfield Reapers | 84 | 55 | .604 | 0 | Hank O'Day Hank O'Day Henry Francis O'Day was an American right-handed pitcher, umpire and manager in Major League Baseball who worked as a National League umpire for 30 years between 1895 and 1927, and was the only person in major league history to appear as a player, manager and umpire. His 3,986 total games as an... |
Marion Diggers | 80 | 59 | .576 | 4 | Jack Lewis Jack Lewis (baseball) John David Lewis was a second baseman in Major League Baseball, playing in the American League with the Boston Red Sox and for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the outlaw Federal League . Listed at 5' 8", 158 lb., Lewis batted and threw right-handed... |
Portsmouth Cobblers | 78 | 61 | .561 | 6 | Pete Childs Pete Childs Peter Pierre Childs was an infielder in Major League Baseball in 1901 and 1902. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Orphans, and the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:... |
Chilllicothe Infants | 78 | 62 | .557 | 6.5 | Zeke Wrigley Zeke Wrigley George Watson Wrigley , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1896-1899.-External links:... |
Newark Newks/Piqua Picks # | 72 | 65 | .526 | 11 | Alfred Newnham |
Lima Cigarmakers | 62 | 77 | .446 | 22 | Frank Nesser Frank Nesser Frank Nesser was a professional football player in the "Ohio League" and the early National Football League. During his career he played mainly for the Columbus Panhandles, however he did also play for a little for the Akron Indians, whenever he was recruited by Indians manager, Peggy Parratt.Frank... |
Lancaster Links | 53 | 84 | .387 | 30 | Charles Riehl / Gus Epler |
Hamilton Mechanics | 48 | 92 | .343 | 36.5 | James Barton James Barton James Barton was an American vaudevillian and a character actor in films and television.Born into a theatrical family in Gloucester City, New Jersey, Barton began performing in minstrel shows and burlesque houses throughout the country in 1898... |
Player Statistics
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Bert Blue Bert Blue Bird Wayne "Bert" Blue was a former professional baseball player. He was a catcher for one season with the St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics... |
Newark/Piqua | BA | .347 | Roy Ashenfelder | Hamil/Spring | W | 24 | |
Bert Blue Bert Blue Bird Wayne "Bert" Blue was a former professional baseball player. He was a catcher for one season with the St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics... |
Newark/Piqua | Hits | 176 | H. McCall | Marion | Pct | .800; 8-2 | |
W. Colligan | Marion | |Runs | 119 | Billy Kelly Billy Kelly William Joseph Kelly was an American professional baseball player. He played in parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from through . He also managed the minor league Port Huron Saints in 1922... |
Marion | HR | 12 |
1912
President: Robert W. Read
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Portsmouth Cobblers | 81 | 52 | .609 | 0 | Pete Childs Pete Childs Peter Pierre Childs was an infielder in Major League Baseball in 1901 and 1902. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Orphans, and the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:... |
Mansfield Brownies | 72 | 67 | .518 | 12 | Barry McCormick Barry McCormick William Joseph "Barry" McCormick was a professional baseball player and later a major league umpire.As a player, he played infielder in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1904. He would play for the Louisville Colonels, Chicago Colts/Orphans, St... /Ted Easterly Ted Easterly Theodore Harrison Easterly was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Naps , Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Packers . Easterly batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska.Easterly was a good contact hitter who batted over .300 four times... |
Newark Skeeters Newark Skeeters The Newark Skeeters was an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the American Soccer League and the Eastern Soccer League.The club folded upon the merger of the ASL & ESL after the fall 1929 season.-Year-by-year:... |
70 | 68 | .507 | 13.5 | Grim John Grim John Helm Grim was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky, he played 11 seasons in the majors, mainly as a catcher.-Career:... / Murray Billy Murray (baseball) William Jeremiah "Billy" Murray was one of the most successful managers in American minor league baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries... / McCormick Barry McCormick William Joseph "Barry" McCormick was a professional baseball player and later a major league umpire.As a player, he played infielder in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1904. He would play for the Louisville Colonels, Chicago Colts/Orphans, St... |
Marion / Ironton # | 65 | 72 | .474 | 18 | Johnston Fred Johnston Wilfred Ivy Johnston , is a former professional baseball player who played infield for the Brooklyn Robins in four games during the 1924 season. He attended college at Davidson College, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina.-External links:... / Odwell Fred Odwell Frederick William Odwell was a professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. In 1905, he led the National League in home runs. He was born in and later died at the age of 75 in Downsville, New York.1904 was Odwells's first season in the... / Moore Charley Moore Charles Wesley Moore was a Major League Baseball infielder who played in five games for the 1912 Chicago Cubs. He later managed in the minor leagues.-External links:... |
Lima Cigarmakers | 64 | 73 | .467 | 19 | Zeke Wrigley Zeke Wrigley George Watson Wrigley , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1896-1899.-External links:... |
Chillicothe Infants | 57 | 77 | .425 | 24.5 | Jack Ryan / Tannehill Jesse Tannehill Jesse Niles Tannehill was a dead-ball era left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Highlanders, Boston Red Sox and Pilgrims, and the Washington Senators. Tannehill was among the best pitchers of his era and was one of the best-hitting pitchers of all time... / Newnham |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Waldo Jackley | Mar/Iron | BA | .357 | George Boehler George Boehler George Henry Boehler was a 6'2" Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played 9 seasons with the Detroit Tigers , St... |
Newark | W | 27 | |
Frank Nesser Frank Nesser Frank Nesser was a professional football player in the "Ohio League" and the early National Football League. During his career he played mainly for the Columbus Panhandles, however he did also play for a little for the Akron Indians, whenever he was recruited by Indians manager, Peggy Parratt.Frank... |
Lima | Hits | 170 | Sandy Burk Sandy Burk Charles Sanford Burk was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1910-1915.-External links:... |
Mar/Iron | Pct | .769; 20-6 | |
John Shovelin | Newark | |Runs | 80 | Waldo Jackley | Mar/Iron | HR | 11 |
1913
President: Robert W. Read
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Chillicothe Babes | 83 | 49 | .629 | 0 | Alfred Newnham |
Charleston Senators Charleston Senators The Charleston Senators were an American minor league baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They were the first professional baseball team to play in Charleston, beginning play in 1910. The team was inactive during a few periods, playing their last game in 1960.... |
84 | 50 | .627 | 0 | Henry "Buzz" Wetzel |
Portsmouth Cobblers | 83 | 55 | .601 | 3 | Pete Childs Pete Childs Peter Pierre Childs was an infielder in Major League Baseball in 1901 and 1902. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Orphans, and the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:... |
Huntington Blue Sox | 68 | 68 | .500 | 17 | Sam Wright Sam Wright Samuel Wright Jr. was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball for a total of four seasons. He played for the New Haven Elm Citys , Boston Red Caps , and Cincinnati Reds . In 45 games played, he batted .168, had 29 hits, four doubles, five RBIs, scored 10 runs, and one base on balls in 173... / S. Redman |
Lexington Colts Lexington Colts Lexington Colts were a baseball team competing in the Blue Grass League, 1908-1912, and the Ohio State League, 1913-1916.... |
68 | 70 | .483 | 18 | Bill Reynolds / W. McKernan / Rex Dawson Rex Dawson Rexford Paul Dawson was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Senators. He played his only major league game on October 3, 1913. He was born in Skagit County, Washington, and grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia .His brother Joe also played in the Majors.-External links:... |
Ironton Nailers | 63 | 75 | .456 | 23 | Al McClintock / Archie Osborn |
Hamilton Maroons | 55 | 79 | .441 | 29 | Zeke Wrigley Zeke Wrigley George Watson Wrigley , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1896-1899.-External links:... |
Maysville | 38 | 96 | .284 | 46 | George Moore |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Carl Ray Carl Ray (baseball) Carl Grady Ray was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:... |
Charleston | BA | .366 | Ed Donalds | Portsmouth | W | 30 | |
John Baggan | Portsmouth | Runs | 105 | Ed Donalds | Portsmouth | Pct | .789; 30-8 | |
Frank Nesser Frank Nesser Frank Nesser was a professional football player in the "Ohio League" and the early National Football League. During his career he played mainly for the Columbus Panhandles, however he did also play for a little for the Akron Indians, whenever he was recruited by Indians manager, Peggy Parratt.Frank... |
Chillicothe | |Hits | 178 | Carl Ray Carl Ray (baseball) Carl Grady Ray was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:... |
Charleston | HR | 33 |
1914
President: Robert W. Read
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Portsmouth Cobblers | 86 | 53 | .723 | 0 | Pete Childs Pete Childs Peter Pierre Childs was an infielder in Major League Baseball in 1901 and 1902. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Orphans, and the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:... |
Charleston Senators Charleston Senators The Charleston Senators were an American minor league baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They were the first professional baseball team to play in Charleston, beginning play in 1910. The team was inactive during a few periods, playing their last game in 1960.... |
79 | 62 | .560 | 8 | Henry "Buzz" Wetzel / Biddy Beers |
Chillicothe Babes | 73 | 64 | .533 | 12 | Alfred Newnham |
Lexington Colts Lexington Colts Lexington Colts were a baseball team competing in the Blue Grass League, 1908-1912, and the Ohio State League, 1913-1916.... |
66 | 68 | .493 | 17.5 | Howard Guyn |
Ironton Nailers# | 35 | 33 | .514 | NA | Dick Smith Dick Smith Dick Smith may refer to:*Dick Smith , Australian entrepreneur**Dick Smith , electrical retailer in Australia.**Dick Smith Foods, food brand in Australia*Dick Smith , former player with Manchester United... |
Huntington Blue Sox ## | 39 | 47 | .453 | NA | John Siegle / Nixey Callahan Nixey Callahan James Joseph "Nixey" Callahan was an American pitcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Colts/Orphans, and Chicago White Sox. 80px|thumb|left|He also managed the White Sox, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates... |
Maysville ## | 30 | 51 | .370 | NA | Harry Chapman Harry Chapman (baseball) Harry E. Chapman was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Terriers, and St. Louis Browns, primarily as a catcher... / Ray Montgomery Ray Montgomery Raymond James Montgomery is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Astros in the 13th round of the 1990 amateur draft... |
Newport/Paris ### | 19 | 49 | .279 | NA | Fred Applegate Fred Applegate Frederick Romaine Applegate was a Major League Baseball pitcher in 1904 for the Philadelphia Athletics. Between September 30 and October 10, he started and completed three games, winning 1 and losing 2 with an ERA of 6.43. His lone major league win came against the Washington Senators in his... / Red Munson Red Munson Clarence Hanford "Red" Munson was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1905.-External links:... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Bill Crouch | Lexing/Ports | BA | .327 | Abel Applegate | Charleston | W | 22 | |
John Baggan | Portsmouth | Runs | 116 | Paul Carter Paul Carter (baseball) Paul Carter was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Sources:... |
Portsmouth | W | 22 | |
John Baggan | Portsmouth | |Hits | 182 | Ernie Calbert | Hunting/Charles | HR | 17 |
1915
President: Joseph T. Carr
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Portsmouth Cobblers | 71 | 42 | .628 | 0 | Chet Spencer Chet Spencer Chester Arthur "Chet" Spencer was a Major League Baseball outfielder. Spencer played for the Boston Beaneaters in . In 8 career games, he had 4 hits in 27 at-bats. He batted left and threw right-handed.... |
Lexington Colts Lexington Colts Lexington Colts were a baseball team competing in the Blue Grass League, 1908-1912, and the Ohio State League, 1913-1916.... |
63 | 48 | .568 | 7 | Howard Guyn |
Chillicothe / Huntington / Maysville # | 58 | 55 | .513 | 13 | Josh Devore Josh Devore Joshua M. Devore , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, and Boston Braves.... |
Charleston Senators Charleston Senators The Charleston Senators were an American minor league baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They were the first professional baseball team to play in Charleston, beginning play in 1910. The team was inactive during a few periods, playing their last game in 1960.... |
58 | 63 | .479 | 17 | Biddy Beers |
Frankfort Old Taylors | 45 | 65 | .409 | 24.5 | Pat Bohen Pat Bohen Leo Ignatius Bohen was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season and the Pittsburgh Pirates during the season.-References:... /Jack Hayden |
Ironton Nailers | 47 | 69 | .405 | 25.5 | Dick Smith Dick Smith Dick Smith may refer to:*Dick Smith , Australian entrepreneur**Dick Smith , electrical retailer in Australia.**Dick Smith Foods, food brand in Australia*Dick Smith , former player with Manchester United... |
Playoff: Portsmouth 4 games, Maysville 1.
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Ralph Sharman Ralph Sharman Ralph Edward Sharman , nicknamed "Bally" was a Major League Baseball outfielder who died while serving in the U.S. Army during World War I. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sharman was a right-handed hitting outfielder who was called up to the major leagues at age 22 in September 1917... |
Portsmouth | BA | .374 | Hubert Test | Portsmouth | W | 21 | |
Pickles Dilhofer | Portsmouth | Runs | 83 | Howard McGraner | Chil/Hunt | Pct | .800: 12-3 | |
Ralph Sharman Ralph Sharman Ralph Edward Sharman , nicknamed "Bally" was a Major League Baseball outfielder who died while serving in the U.S. Army during World War I. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sharman was a right-handed hitting outfielder who was called up to the major leagues at age 22 in September 1917... |
Portsmouth | |Hits | 147 | Ernie Calbert | Ironton | HR | 13 |
1916
President: Joseph T. Carr
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Portsmouth Truckers Portsmouth Truckers The Portsmouth Truckers were a Virginia League baseball team based in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA that existed on-and-off from 1895 to 1928. They also played in the Piedmont League in 1935, when they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs.... |
47 | 19 | .712 | 0 | Chet Spencer Chet Spencer Chester Arthur "Chet" Spencer was a Major League Baseball outfielder. Spencer played for the Boston Beaneaters in . In 8 career games, he had 4 hits in 27 at-bats. He batted left and threw right-handed.... |
Maysville Burley Cubs | 26 | 36 | .419 | 19 | Jimmy Jones Jim Jones (baseball) James Tilford Jones was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors: for the Louisville Colonels, and and for the New York Giants.... |
Charleston Senators Charleston Senators The Charleston Senators were an American minor league baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They were the first professional baseball team to play in Charleston, beginning play in 1910. The team was inactive during a few periods, playing their last game in 1960.... / Chillicothe Babes ## |
29 | 35 | .453 | NA | Bill Powell Bill Powell (baseball) William Burris Powell was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds.-External links:... |
Frankfort Old Taylors # | 24 | 35 | .407 | NA | Howard "Ducky" Holmes |
Huntington Blue Sox # | 22 | 38 | .367 | NA | Charlie DeArmond Charlie DeArmond Charles Hommer DeArmond was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the 1903 Cincinnati Reds.-External links:*... /Ezra Midkiff Ezra Midkiff Ezra Millington "Salt Rock" Midkiff was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played in with the Cincinnati Reds and in and with the New York Highlanders... |
Lexington Colts Lexington Colts Lexington Colts were a baseball team competing in the Blue Grass League, 1908-1912, and the Ohio State League, 1913-1916.... ### |
39 | 24 | .619 | NA | Howard Guyn |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Stewart Dilts | Portsmouth | BA | .420 | John Ferguson | Portsmouth | W | 12 | |
Stewart Dilts | Portsmouth | Runs | 57 | Paul Carpenter | Chil/Charl | SO | 95 | |
Stewart Dilts | Portsmouth | |Hits | 95 | Rube Lindholm | Frankfort | HR | 6 |
1936-1947
- Dayton, OH: Dayton Indians 1946-1947 (moved to Central LeagueCentral LeagueThe or is one the two professional baseball leagues that constitute Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship plays against the winner of the Pacific League in the annual Japan Series. It currently consists of six teams from around the country,The Central League...
) - Findlay, OH: Findlay Browns 1937-1938; Findlay Oilers 1939-1940; Findlay Browns 1941
- Fostoria, OH: Fostoria Cardinals 1936; Fostoria Red Birds 1937-1941
- Fremont, OH: Fremont Reds 1936-mid 1938; Fremont Green Sox mid 1938-1941
- Lima, OH: Lima Pandas 1939-1941; Lima Red Birds 1944; Lima Reds 1945; Lima Terriers 1946-1947 (moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
) - Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Tigers 1936; Mansfield Red Sox 1937; Mansfield Braves 1939-1941
- Marion, OH: Marion Presidents 1937; Marion Diggers 1944; Marion Cardinals 1945-1946; Marion CubsMarion CubsThe Marion Cubs were an Ohio State League and Ohio-Indiana League baseball team based in Marion, Ohio, USA. They were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs and played their home games at Lincoln Park....
1947(moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
) - Middletown, OH: Middletown Red Sox 1944; Middletown RocketsMiddletown RocketsThe Middletown Rockets were an Ohio State League baseball team based in Middletown, Ohio, USA that existed from 1945 to 1946. They were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds in 1946. Dale Long and Wally Post played for them....
1945-1946 - Muncie, IN: Muncie Packers 1947 (moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
) - New Philadelphia, OH: New Philadelphia Red Birds 1936
- Newark, OH: Newark Moundsmen 1944-1947
- Richmond, IN: Richmond Roses 1946-1947 (moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
) - Sandusky, OH: Sandusky Sailors 1936-1937
- Springfield, OH: Springfield Giants 1944-1947 (moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
) - Tiffin, OH: Tiffin Mud Hens 1936-1941
- Zanesville, OH: Zanesville Dodgers 1944-1947 (moved to Ohio-Indiana LeagueOhio-Indiana LeagueThe Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
)
1936
President: Harry Smith
Harry Smith
Harry Smith may refer to:* Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet , British soldier* Harry Smith , British politician in Falkirk Burghs* Harry Smith , Canadian* Harry B...
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Tiffin Mud Hens | 60 | 35 | .635 | 0 | Myles Thomas Myles Thomas Myles Lewis Thomas was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in State College, Pennsylvania. He threw and batted right-handed, and he was also 5'9.5" tall and 170 pounds. He was nicknamed "Duck Eye" by Babe Ruth.On April 18, at the age of 28, he made his major... |
Sandusky Sailors | 51 | 47 | .520 | 10.5 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Fostoria Cardinals | 45 | 50 | .474 | 15 | Harry Aldrick / George Silvey George Silvey George John Silvey is an American former professional baseball first baseman, outfielder, manager, scout and front-office executive.He spent virtually his entire career in the farm system and player development department of the St... |
Fremont Reds | 42 | 56 | .429 | 19.5 | Marty Purtell Marty Purtell L. Mark Purtell was a long-time minor league baseball player and manager. He also scouted for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates.He is the brother of Billy Purtell.... |
New Philadelphia Red Birds # | 2 | 6 | .250 | NA | George Silvey George Silvey George John Silvey is an American former professional baseball first baseman, outfielder, manager, scout and front-office executive.He spent virtually his entire career in the farm system and player development department of the St... |
Mansfield Tigers # | 2 | 8 | .200 | NA | Jack Orr |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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John Zipay | Fostoria | BA | .419 | Edward Bastian | Tiffin | W | 18 | |
John Clements John Clements Sir John Selby Clements, CBE was an English actor and producer who worked in theatre, television and film.Clements attended St Paul's School and St John's College, Cambridge University then worked with Nigel Playfair and afterwards spent a few years in Ben Greet's Shakespearean Company. He made... |
Tiffin | Runs | 97 | Steve Vargo | Fostoria | SO | 156 | |
Jack Suydam | Tiffin | |Hits | 141 | Charles Cronin | Tiffin | ERA | 3.27 | |
John Clements John Clements Sir John Selby Clements, CBE was an English actor and producer who worked in theatre, television and film.Clements attended St Paul's School and St John's College, Cambridge University then worked with Nigel Playfair and afterwards spent a few years in Ben Greet's Shakespearean Company. He made... |
Tiffin | RBI | 112 | John Clements John Clements Sir John Selby Clements, CBE was an English actor and producer who worked in theatre, television and film.Clements attended St Paul's School and St John's College, Cambridge University then worked with Nigel Playfair and afterwards spent a few years in Ben Greet's Shakespearean Company. He made... |
Tiffin | HR | 37 |
1937
President: Harry Smith
Harry Smith
Harry Smith may refer to:* Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet , British soldier* Harry Smith , British politician in Falkirk Burghs* Harry Smith , Canadian* Harry B...
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Mansfield Red Sox | 59 | 24 | .711 | 0 | Dewey Stover |
Sandusky / Marion # | 61 | 30 | .670 | 2 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Tiffin Mud Hens | 43 | 38 | .531 | 15 | Emilio Palmero Emilio Palmero Emilio Antonio Palmero was a Cuban Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, spread out over a span of fourteen years from 1915 to 1928. He also pitched extensively in the minor leagues, winning 177 games over 17 minor league seasons between 1914 and 1931... / Al Eckert Al Eckert Al Eckert was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He first played with the Cincinnati Reds in 1930 and 1931. Later in his career, he would play with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1935.-References:... |
Findlay Browns | 43 | 47 | .478 | 19.5 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... |
Fremont Reds | 36 | 55 | .396 | 27 | Howard Bohl |
Fostoria Red Birds | 20 | 68 | .227 | 41.5 | John Cavanaugh John Cavanaugh (baseball) John Joseph Cavanaugh was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played in one game for the Philadelphia Phillies on July 7 during the 1919 Philadelphia Phillies season.... / Jenkins Tom Jenkins Thomas Wayne Jenkins is an American golfer.Jenkins was born in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Houston, where he was a member of the winning 1970 NCAA Division I golf team. He graduated in 1971 and turned professional. His only PGA Tour victory was the 1975 IVB-Philadelphia Golf... / Bowen / Aldrick |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Dewey Stover | Mansfield | BA | .383 | Gordon Mann | Sand/Mar | W | 18-2 | |
Johnny Barrett Johnny Barrett John Joseph Barrett was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1942-1946. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves.... |
Mansfield | Runs | 97 | Marion Spence | Sand/Mar | W | 18 | |
Johnny Barrett Johnny Barrett John Joseph Barrett was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1942-1946. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves.... |
Mansfield | |Hits | 129 | Charles Cronin | Tiffin | SO | 178 | |
Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Sand/Mar | RBI | 91 | Gordon Mann | Sand/Mar | ERA | 2.30 |
1938
President: Paul Shank
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Fostoria Red Birds | 55 | 41 | .573 | 0 | Jack Farmer Jack Farmer Floyd Haskell "Jack" Farmer was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for two seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1916 and the Cleveland Indians in 1918.-External links:... |
Fremont Reds/Green Sox | 51 | 43 | .543 | 3 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Findlay Browns | 44 | 54 | .449 | 12 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... |
Tiffin Mud Hens | 44 | 56 | .440 | 13 | Tony Rogala |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Peter Kraus Peter Kraus Peter Kraus is a German singer and actor.Born Peter Siegfried Krausenecker in Munich, Kraus was popular especially in the 1950s, notably in those musical comedy films where he played opposite Cornelia Froboess.- Youth :... |
Fostoria | BA | .372 | Glen Fletcher | Free/Find | W | 15 | |
Peter Kraus Peter Kraus Peter Kraus is a German singer and actor.Born Peter Siegfried Krausenecker in Munich, Kraus was popular especially in the 1950s, notably in those musical comedy films where he played opposite Cornelia Froboess.- Youth :... |
Fostoria | Runs | 100 | Jack Farmer Jack Farmer Floyd Haskell "Jack" Farmer was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for two seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1916 and the Cleveland Indians in 1918.-External links:... |
Fostoria | SO | 164 | |
Peter Kraus Peter Kraus Peter Kraus is a German singer and actor.Born Peter Siegfried Krausenecker in Munich, Kraus was popular especially in the 1950s, notably in those musical comedy films where he played opposite Cornelia Froboess.- Youth :... |
Fostoria | |Hits | 137 | Frederick Berger Frederick Berger Frederick G. Berger was a professional baseball umpire.Berger umpired 1 National League game on August 24, as the home plate umpire. The game featured the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Wolverines, and saw the Phillies defeat Detroit 10-2... |
Fostoria | Pct | .818; 9-2 | |
Del Wilber Del Wilber Delbert Quentin Wilber , born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, was a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox .He helped the Cardinals win the 1946 World Series.... |
Findlay | RBI | 83 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Fremont | HR | 18 |
1939
President: Paul H. Shank
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Findlay Oilers | 68 | 62 | .523 | 0 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... |
Fremont Green Sox | 66 | 63 | .512 | 1.5 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Fostoria Red Birds | 66 | 63 | .512 | 1.5 | Jack Farmer Jack Farmer Floyd Haskell "Jack" Farmer was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played for two seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1916 and the Cleveland Indians in 1918.-External links:... |
Lima Pandas | 64 | 66 | .492 | 4 | Dick Ward Dick Ward Richard Ole Ward was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. He batted and threw right-handed.He was born in Herrick, South Dakota and died in Freeland, Washington.... |
Tiffin Mud Hens | 64 | 66 | .492 | 4 | Jim Lawrence Jim Lawrence Jim Lawrence may refer to:* Jim Lawrence , football player for the Chicago Cardinals* Jim Lawrence Canadian baseball player-See also:*Jimmy Lawrence, Scottish footballer*James Lawrence... |
Mansfield Braves | 61 | 69 | .469 | 7 | Ray French Ray French Raymond James French MBE is a former rugby union and rugby league player who achieved the rare honour of representing his country at international level in both codes of the game. French won his four caps for the England national rugby union team in 1961 as a lock forward, playing in all four... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Hank Edwards Hank Edwards Henry Albert Edwards born in Elmwood Place, Ohio was an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and St... |
Mansfield | BA | .395 | Glen Fletcher | Findlay | W | 22 | |
Hank Edwards Hank Edwards Henry Albert Edwards born in Elmwood Place, Ohio was an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and St... |
Mansfield | Runs | 135 | Fred Berger Fred Berger Friedrich Berger was an Austrian-born actor. He settled in London and also worked for an advertising agency in his later years.-Filmography:... |
Fostoria | SO | 231 | |
Hank Edwards Hank Edwards Henry Albert Edwards born in Elmwood Place, Ohio was an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and St... |
Mansfield | |Hits | 209 | Red Evans Red Evans Russell Edison "Red" Evans was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.-Career:... |
Lima | Pct | .846; 11-2 | |
Del Wilber Del Wilber Delbert Quentin Wilber , born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, was a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox .He helped the Cardinals win the 1946 World Series.... |
Findlay | RBI | 145 | Hank Edwards Hank Edwards Henry Albert Edwards born in Elmwood Place, Ohio was an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and St... |
Mansfield | HR | 18 |
1940
President: Paul H. Shank
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Lima Pandas | 85 | 34 | .714 | 0 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Findlay Oilers | 70 | 46 | .603 | 13.5 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... /George Ruley |
Mansfield Braves | 59 | 59 | .500 | 25.5 | Dewey Strong |
Tiffin Mud Hens | 50 | 64 | .429 | 32.5 | Myles Thomas Myles Thomas Myles Lewis Thomas was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in State College, Pennsylvania. He threw and batted right-handed, and he was also 5'9.5" tall and 170 pounds. He was nicknamed "Duck Eye" by Babe Ruth.On April 18, at the age of 28, he made his major... |
Fostoria Red Birds | 44 | 73 | .376 | 40 | Bobby Jones |
Fremont Green Sox | 43 | 75 | .364 | 41.5 | Ray Caldwell Ray Caldwell Raymond Benjamin Caldwell, , was an American major league pitcher from 1910 to 1921. He was known for throwing the spitball, and he was one of the 17 pitchers allowed to continue throwing the pitch after it was outlawed in 1920.Caldwell was notorious during his playing career for his addiction to... / Garland Sewell |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Gene Woodling Gene Woodling Eugene Richard Woodling was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Yankees , Baltimore Orioles , Washington Senators , and the New York Mets in their expansion year of 1962... |
Mansfield | BA | .398 | Frank Biscan Frank Biscan Frank Stephen "Porky" Biscan was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in , , and .From 1942 to 1945 Biscan served in the military during World War II.-External links:... |
Lima | W | 26 | |
John Cindric | Lima | Runs | 141 | Frank Biscan Frank Biscan Frank Stephen "Porky" Biscan was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in , , and .From 1942 to 1945 Biscan served in the military during World War II.-External links:... |
Lima | SO | 243 | |
Stanley Mazgay | Findlay | |Hits | 175 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Lima | Pct | .1000; 15-0 | |
John Cindric | Lima | RBI | 150 | John Cindric | Lima | HR | 39 |
1941
President: Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly
Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Fremont Green Sox | 69 | 34 | .670 | 0 | Chappie Geygan Chappie Geygan James Edward Geygan was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. Born in Ironton, Ohio, he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1924-1926. He died at age 62 in Columbus, Ohio.-External links:... |
Mansfield Braves | 67 | 40 | .626 | 4 | Alex Clowson |
Tiffin Mud Hens | 50 | 55 | .476 | 20 | Charles LeCrone / Harry Taylor Harry Taylor (1930s first baseman) Harry Warren Taylor , is a former professional baseball player who was a infielder in the Major Leagues in 1932. After beginning his career with the Seattle Indians he was sold to and would play for the Chicago Cubs. An injury sent him back to the Chicago farm system as a Player/Manager... |
Fostoria Red Birds | 49 | 57 | .462 | 21.5 | Lee Ellison / Jim Cronin Jim Cronin James "Jim" Michael Cronin MBE was the founder in 1987 of Monkey World in Dorset, England, a sanctuary for abused and neglected primates... |
Lima Pandas | 43 | 64 | .402 | 28 | Otis Brannan Otis Brannan Otis Owen Brannan , sometimes misspelled Otis Brannon, was a professional baseball player whose playing career spanned 13 seasons, including two in Major League Baseball. Over his major league career, Brannan played for the St... / Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Findlay Browns | 37 | 65 | .363 | 31.5 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Johnny Gerlach Johnny Gerlach John Glenn Gerlach was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:... |
Tiffin | BA | .340 | J.G. Stasaitis | Fremont | W | 19 | |
Jim Pruett Jim Pruett James Calvin Pruett was a professional baseball player. He was a catcher over parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .231 batting average in 13 at-bats.... |
Fostoria | BA | .340 | Don Bayliss | Tiffin | SO | 198 | |
Johnny Gerlach Johnny Gerlach John Glenn Gerlach was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:... |
Tiffin | |Hits | 137 | Lloyd Fisher | Fremont | Pct | .857; 18-3 | |
Henry Miesle | Fremont | RBI | 86 | Ed Mutryn | Mansfield | HR | 22 |
No League play 1942 & 1943 due to WW II.
1944
President: Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly
Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Springfield Giants Springfield Giants From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League... |
76 | 54 | .585 | 0 | Earl Wolgamot Earl Wolgamot Clinton Earl Wolgamot was a minor league baseball catcher and manager.Wolgamot began his playing career in 1919 and played until 1938. Though statistical information is incomplete, it is known that he played in at least 909 games and collected at least 716 career hits... |
Newark Moundsmen | 71 | 58 | .550 | 4.5 | Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Middletown Red Sox | 66 | 61 | .520 | 8.5 | Red Barnes Red Barnes Emile Deering "Red" Barnes was an American professional baseball outfielder with Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox from -. He had a .269 career batting average in 286 career games. He was born in Suggsville, Alabama and died in Mobile, Alabama.He was the cousin of former major leaguer... |
Lima Red Birds | 65 | 62 | .512 | 9.5 | Runt Marr Runt Marr Clifton Ambrose Marr was a baseball figure who spent many years playing, managing and scouting at the minor and major league levels.... / Leo Norris Leo Norris Leo John Norris was a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1936-1937 seasons. He was 5'11" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and he died in Zachary, Louisiana.-References:... |
Zanesville Dodgers | 58 | 71 | .450 | 17.5 | Jack Knight Jack Knight (baseball) Elmer Russell "Jack" Knight was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Pittsboro, Mississippi, he played from 1922–1927, pitching in 72 games for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves.He worked as a minor league manager for several years after... |
Marion Diggers | 50 | 80 | .385 | 26 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Luke Majorki | Newark | BA | .355 | Ned Garver Ned Garver Ned Franklin Garver was an American League pitcher playing from 1948 to 1961 winning 129 games in his major league career. Most of his career was spent playing for perennial second-division teams like the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics.In 1951, Garver fashioned an outstanding season.... |
Newark | W | 21 | |
Neal Reside | Lima | Runs | 120 | Ned Garver Ned Garver Ned Franklin Garver was an American League pitcher playing from 1948 to 1961 winning 129 games in his major league career. Most of his career was spent playing for perennial second-division teams like the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics.In 1951, Garver fashioned an outstanding season.... |
Newark | SO | 221 | |
Neal Reside | Lima | |Hits | 173 | Ned Garver Ned Garver Ned Franklin Garver was an American League pitcher playing from 1948 to 1961 winning 129 games in his major league career. Most of his career was spent playing for perennial second-division teams like the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics.In 1951, Garver fashioned an outstanding season.... |
Newark | ERA | 1.21 | |
Harvey Zernia | Lima | RBI | 114 | Eddie Volan | Newark | HR | 20 |
1945
President: Frank M. Colley
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Middletown Rockets Middletown Rockets The Middletown Rockets were an Ohio State League baseball team based in Middletown, Ohio, USA that existed from 1945 to 1946. They were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds in 1946. Dale Long and Wally Post played for them.... |
89 | 50 | .640 | 0 | Ivy Griffin Ivy Griffin Ivy Moore Griffin was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played from 1919–1921 for the Philadelphia Athletics.... |
Zanesville Dodgers | 74 | 66 | .529 | 15.5 | Knight Jack Knight Jack Knight is the name of:*Jack Knight, US Airmail Pilot, airline builder*Jack Knight , American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball*Jack L... / Mikesell / Hayworth Ray Hayworth Raymond Hall Hayworth was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1926 through 1945, Hayworth played for the Detroit Tigers, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants and St. Louis Browns. He batted and threw right-handed.... / McNair Eric McNair Donald Eric McNair , was a Major League Baseball shortstop from 1929-1942. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago White Sox... / Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Lima Reds | 72 | 68 | .514 | 17.5 | Cap Crossley |
Springfield Giants Springfield Giants From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League... |
64 | 75 | .460 | 25 | Earl Wolgamot Earl Wolgamot Clinton Earl Wolgamot was a minor league baseball catcher and manager.Wolgamot began his playing career in 1919 and played until 1938. Though statistical information is incomplete, it is known that he played in at least 909 games and collected at least 716 career hits... |
Marion Cardinals | 62 | 77 | .446 | 27 | Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... / Wally Schang Wally Schang Walter Henry Schang was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1913 through 1931, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers . Schang was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed... |
Newark Moundsmen | 57 | 82 | .410 | 32 | Mickey O'Neil Mickey O'Neil (baseball) George Michael O'Neil , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher from 1919-1927.... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Albert Kaiser | Newark | BA | .368 | Ray Janikowski | Middletown | W | 25 | |
William Scott | Middletown | Runs | 113 | Ray Janikowski | Middletown | SO | 274 | |
Albert Kaiser | Newark | |Hits | 171 | Ray Janikowski | Middletown | ERA | 1.71 | |
Troy Bolick | Springfield | RBI | 103 | Albert Kaiser | Newark | HR | 12 |
1946
President: Frank M. Colley
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
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Springfield Giants Springfield Giants From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League... |
82 | 57 | .590 | 0 | Don Ramsey |
Zanesville Dodgers | 78 | 60 | .565 | 3.5 | Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Richmond Roses | 76 | 63 | .547 | 6 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Newark Moundsmen | 74 | 65 | .532 | 8 | Bob Boken Bob Boken Robert Anthony Boken was a Major League Baseball infielder. Boken played for the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox .... |
Lima Terriers | 67 | 71 | .486 | 14.5 | Charlie E. Moore |
Marion Cardinals | 63 | 76 | .453 | 19 | Wally Schang Wally Schang Walter Henry Schang was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1913 through 1931, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers . Schang was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed... / Bob Kline Bob Kline Robert George Kline [Junior] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between the 1930 and 1934 seasons. Listed at 6' 3", 200 lb., Kline batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Enterprise, Ohio.- Career :A fastball thrower, Kline did almost everything a... |
Dayton Indians | 58 | 79 | .423 | 23 | Frank Parenti / Ival Goodman Ival Goodman Ival Richard Goodman was an All-Star right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs... |
Middletown Rockets Middletown Rockets The Middletown Rockets were an Ohio State League baseball team based in Middletown, Ohio, USA that existed from 1945 to 1946. They were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds in 1946. Dale Long and Wally Post played for them.... |
56 | 83 | .403 | 26 | Mike Blazo Mike Blazo Michael Blazo was a minor league baseball player and manager.-Playing career:Blazo played 12 seasons as catcher in the minors, hitting around .247 in 1011 games.-Managing career:... |
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Maynard DeWitt | Zanesville | BA | .351 | Hardy Holt | Zanesville | W | 23 | |
Maynard DeWitt | Zanesville | Runs | 151 | Merlin Williams | Lima | SO | 275 | |
Maynard DeWitt | Zanesville | |Hits | 187 | Ewen Bryden | Springfield | ERA | 2.14 | |
Wayne Reside | Lima/Spring | RBI | 118 | Wayne Reside | Lima/Spring | HR | 21 |
1947
President: Frank M. Colley
Team Name | W | L | PCT | GB | Attend | Managers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zanesville Dodgers | 89 | 50 | .640 | 0 | 102,250 | Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Marion Cardinals | 79 | 60 | .568 | 10 | 92,088 | Nelson Burbrink Nelson Burbrink Nelson Edward Burbrink was a Major League Baseball catcher and scout. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent before the 1941 season. He finally made it to the major leagues at the age of 33 with the St... |
Muncie Reds Muncie Reds The Muncie Reds were an Ohio State League and Ohio-Indiana League baseball team based in Muncie, Indiana, USA. They were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds and played at McCulloch Park.... |
75 | 62 | .547 | 13 | 51,834 | Mike Blazo Mike Blazo Michael Blazo was a minor league baseball player and manager.-Playing career:Blazo played 12 seasons as catcher in the minors, hitting around .247 in 1011 games.-Managing career:... |
Springfield Giants Springfield Giants From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League... |
73 | 65 | .529 | 15.5 | 72,462 | Don Ramsey |
Richmond Roses | 62 | 72 | .463 | 24.5 | 53,050 | Rex Carr |
Dayton Indians | 62 | 73 | .459 | 25 | 65,420 | Ival Goodman Ival Goodman Ival Richard Goodman was an All-Star right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs... |
Newark Moundsmen | 64 | 76 | .457 | 25.5 | 58,935 | Eddie Dancisak |
Lima Terriers | 47 | 93 | .336 | 42.5 | 56,466 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Finals: Zanesville 4 games, Marion 2.
Player Statistics
Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | |
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Nelson Burbrink Nelson Burbrink Nelson Edward Burbrink was a Major League Baseball catcher and scout. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent before the 1941 season. He finally made it to the major leagues at the age of 33 with the St... |
Marion | BA | .378 | Clayton Lambert | Zanesville | W | 23 | |
Robert Verrier | Richmond | Runs | 127 | Clayton Lambert Clayton Lambert Clayton Benjamin Lambert is a cricketer for the West Indies and the United States.Lambert first appeared in the West Indies team for a One Day International against England in Georgetown, against whom he also made an unsuccessful Test match debut at The Oval in 1991... |
Zanesville | SO | 232 | |
Jack Maisch | Lima | |Hits | 194 | Edward Post | Muncie | ERA | 2.02 | |
Ed Fowler | Newark | RBI | 119 | Bob Montag | Muncie | HR | 14 |
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Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Yr | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Yr | |
Bill Henry Bill Henry William Rodman Henry is a retired American professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, he appeared in Major League Baseball between and for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros... |
Springfield | GA | 141 | 46 | Joe Pattison Joe Pattison Joseph "Joe" Pattison was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-References:... |
Springfield | GA | 141 | 46 | |
John Zipay | Fostoria | BA | .419 | 36 | Andrew Rellick | Springfield | AB | 585 | 50 | |
Marvin Stender | Marion | Runs | 158 | 51 | Henry Edwards | Mansfield | H | 209 | 39 | |
John Cindric | Lima | Rbi | 150 | 40 | Jim Engleman | Newark | 2B | 62 | 50 | |
Charles Frey | Marion | 3B | 20 | 46 | Keith Jones | Richmond | 3B | 20 | 50 | |
John Cindric | Lima | HR | 39 | 40 | Jim Engleman | Newark | TB | 350 | 50 | |
Maynard DeWitt | Zanesville | SB | 110 | 46 | Wayne Yoder | Springfield | BB | 142 | 49 | |
Charles Hopkins | Newark | SO | 136 | 47 |
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Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Yr | Player | Team | Stat | Tot | Yr | |
Joe Bielemeier | Zanesville | CG | 31 | 45 | Richard McEvoy Richard McEvoy Richard McEvoy is an English professional golfer.McEvoy was born in Shoeburyness, Essex. His amateur wins included the 2001 Lytham Trophy, and the 2001 Irish Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship... |
Newark | G | 55 | 48 | |
Ed Donalds | Portsmouth | W | 30 | 13 | Bob Jenkins Bob Jenkins Bob Jenkins is an American television and radio sports announcer with NBC Sports Network, also known for his work at ABC and ESPN calling IndyCar and NASCAR telecasts. He is currently the lead commentator for the IndyCar Series on NBC Sports Network.-ESPN and ABC:Bob Jenkins was born in Richmond,... |
Newark | L | 19 | 44 | |
Bob McCormick Bob McCormick Robert McCormick was a Scottish association football player who played for Abercorn and Stoke.-Career:McCormick started playing for Scottish club Abercorn which he helped win the 1886 Scottish Cup. In 1889 he moved down to England to play for Stoke... |
Zanesville | L | 19 | 45 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... (15-0) |
Lima | Pct | 1.000 | 40 | |
Walt Justis Walt Justis Walter Newton "Walt" Justis , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the Detroit Tigers. He batted and threw right-handed. Justis had a 0-0 record, with a 8.10 ERA, in 2 games, in his one year career.... |
Lancaster | SO | 293 | 08 | Merlin Williams | Lima | IP | 307 | 46 | |
Joe Bielemeier | Zanesville | ShO | 7 | 45 | Merle Settlemire Merle Settlemire Edgar Merle Settlemire a.k.a. Lefty was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 30 games for the 1928 Boston Red Sox.-External links:... |
Lima | WS | 15 | 40 | |
Bob Purcell | Springfield | BB | 182 | 50 | Ned Garver Ned Garver Ned Franklin Garver was an American League pitcher playing from 1948 to 1961 winning 129 games in his major league career. Most of his career was spent playing for perennial second-division teams like the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics.In 1951, Garver fashioned an outstanding season.... |
Newark | ERA | 1.21 | 46 |
See the Ohio-Indiana League
Ohio-Indiana League
The Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:...
for 1948-51
Further reading
- Craig Lammers: "Death in the Ohio State League", in The National Pastime - A Review of Baseball History, Society for American Baseball ResearchSociety for American Baseball ResearchThe Society for American Baseball Research was established in Cooperstown, New York, in August 1971 by Bob Davids of Washington, D.C. The Society's mission is to foster the research and dissemination of the history and record of baseball, while generating interest in the game...
, Cleveland, OH, number 26 (May, 2006), pp. 125-128.
Source
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball; Second EditionImage is user created not original.
External links
- 12/6/45 TSN 1945 recap by Pres. Colley
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Ohio_State_League