Indiana-Ohio League

The Indiana-Ohio League was a class D baseball league that operated briefly in 1908. The league was started on May 9, 1908 with four teams. Three of the teams were based in Indiana, with one in Ohio. National Association status was granted to the league by Minor League Baseball on June 3, 1908.

Indiana-Ohio League
SportBaseball
FoundedMay 9, 1908
CeasedJune 8, 1908
No. of teams4
CountryUSA

However a long series of financial losses by each club in the league, has caused its disbandment. The Richmond Amusement Company, which owned the Richmond Quakers, reported losses in excess of a thousand dollars. The league folded June 8, 1908.[1]

Standings

(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)

Team Record Finish GB Manager
Huntington Miamis14-10.583--Jack Smith
Van Wert Buckeyes15-14.5171.5Louis Hunt
Richmond Quakers13-15.4643.0Clarence Jessup
Muncie Fruit Jars10-14.4174.0J.F. "Dick" Baird / Wills

References

  1. "Indiana-Ohio League Done" (PDF). 51 (15). Sporting Life. June 20, 1908. p. 24.
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