Oklahoma-Kansas League
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The Oklahoma-Kansas League was a six-team minor baseball league that existed in 1908. As its name indicates, it consisted of teams from Oklahoma and Kansas.
The teams in the league were the Bartlesville Boosters, Independence Jewelers, Iola Champs, McAlester Miners
, Muskogee Redskins and Tulsa Oilers
.
Notable players include Larry Cheney
, Joe Kelly
and Ray Powell
. Long-time major league player Deacon White
managed in the league.
Before the season ended, McAlister and Iola disbanded. Tulsa won the league finals.
The teams in the league were the Bartlesville Boosters, Independence Jewelers, Iola Champs, McAlester Miners
McAlester Miners
The McAlester Miners were a minor league baseball team based in McAlester, Oklahoma that existed on-and-off from 1907 to 1926. In 1907, they played in the Oklahoma-Arkansas-Kansas League, in 1908 they played in the Oklahoma-Kansas League, in 1912 they played in the Oklahoma State League, and from...
, Muskogee Redskins and Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa Oilers (baseball)
The Tulsa Oilers, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were a minor league baseball team that existed on-and-off in multiple leagues from 1905 to 1976. For most of their history, they played at Oiler Park, which opened on July 11, 1934, and was located on the Tulsa County Fairgrounds at 15th Street and...
.
Notable players include Larry Cheney
Larry Cheney
Laurance Russell Cheney was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Robins , Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies . Cheney batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Belleville, Kansas.Cheney debuted with the Cubs on September 19, 1911...
, Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly (1910s outfielder)
Joseph Henry Kelly was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Joseph Henry Kelly was an American [[professional baseball]] player...
and Ray Powell
Ray Powell (baseball)
Raymond Reath Powell , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Braves....
. Long-time major league player Deacon White
Deacon White
James Laurie "Deacon" White was an American baseball player who was one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era...
managed in the league.
Before the season ended, McAlister and Iola disbanded. Tulsa won the league finals.