Northern State of Indiana League
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With one of the more unwieldy names in minor league history, the six-team Northern State of Indiana League operated from 1909 through 1911 as a class D loop. Unlike many modern minor leagues, though, the name did aim for geographical accuracy. This was definitely a close knit league. None of the cities represented were more than 75 miles apart and most fell in the 35 to 50 mile category. In later years these same cities formed many amatuer and semi-pro loops that were popular in the depression years.
In 1910, games prior to July 1 were not counted. Bluffton and Marion joined the league July 2.
In 1911, Logansport moved to Anderson July 2, then disbanded July 28, forcing Bluffton to withdraw. The league folded July 29.
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[edit] Cities Represented
- Anderson, IN: Anderson Whitecaps 1911
- Bluffton, IN: Bluffton Babes 1909-1911
- Huntington, IN: Huntington Johnnies 1909-1910; Huntington Indians 1911
- Kokomo, IN: Kokomo Wild Cats 1909
- Lafayette, IN: Lafayette Wets 1909; Lafayette Farmers 1910-1911
- Logansport, IN: Logansport Whitecaps 1910-1911
- Marion, IN: Marion Boosters 1909-1911
- Wabash, IN: Wabash Rockeries 1909-1911
[edit] Teams & Statistics
[edit] 1909
Northern State of Indiana League
President: C .A. Klunk
| Team Standings | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Babes | 65 | 38 | .631 | 0 | Dick Ebers / Herman Weber |
| Lafayette Wets | 66 | 39 | .629 | 0 | NA |
| Huntington Johnnies | 61 | 46 | .570 | 6 | NA |
| Kokomo Wildcats | 50 | 53 | .485 | 15 | NA |
| Marion Boosters | 38 | 67 | .362 | 28 | Mike Lawrence |
| Wabash Rockeries | 35 | 72 | .327 | 32 | NA |
[edit] 1910
Northern State of Indiana League
President: C .A. Klunk
| Team Standings | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Rockeries | 46 | 25 | .648 | 0 | Eddie Pferferle |
| Bluffton Babes | 42 | 28 | .600 | 3.5 | Daddy Orr |
| Lafayette Farmers | 39 | 30 | .565 | 6 | Carl Cominger |
| Marion Boosters | 32 | 37 | .464 | 13 | Mike Lawrence |
| Huntington Johnnies | 23 | 41 | .359 | 19.5 | Johnnie Strands |
| Logansport Whitecaps | 24 | 45 | .348 | 21 | Nathanial Fleming / Fred Payne |
Games played prior to July 1 were not counted.
Bluffton and Marion joined the league July 2.
[edit] 1911
Northern State of Indiana League
President: C .A. Klunk
| Team Standings | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Boosters | 46 | 24 | .657 | 0 | Mike Lawrence |
| Huntington Indians | 40 | 30 | .571 | 6 | NA |
| Bluffton Babes # | 31 | 31 | .500 | 11 | Jake Schock / Lew Scott |
| Wabash Rockeries | 30 | 35 | .462 | 13.5 | NA |
| Lafayette Farmers | 28 | 37 | .431 | 15.5 | NA |
| Logansport /Anderson Whitecaps # | 22 | 40 | .355 | 20 | NA |
#Logansport moved to Anderson July 2, forcing Bluffton to withdraw.
The league folded July 29.
[edit] Source
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: Second Edition.
