Central League (1897)
For other uses, see Central League (disambiguation).
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | United States |
| Ceased | 1897 |
| Last champion(s) | Nashville/Henderson Centennials |
The Central League was a Class C minor league baseball league that operated in the United States for part of the 1897 season.[1] The league was organized on January 18, 1897, and consisted of six teams from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.[2] Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Nashville/Henderson Centennials were in first place with a 39–29 (.574) record, making them the de facto league champions.[2]
League standings
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville/Henderson Centennials | 39 | 29 | .574 |
| Evansville Brewers | 39 | 31 | .557 |
| Washington Browns | 32 | 31 | .508 |
| Paducah Little Colonels | 31 | 35 | .470 |
| Cairo Egyptians | 29 | 35 | .453 |
| Terre Haute Hottentots | 29 | 35 | .446 |
References
- ↑ "1897 Nashville/Henderson Centennials Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nipper, Skip (January 18, 2015). "Nashville in the 1897 Central League". 262 Down Right. Retrieved January 28, 2015.