Oklahoma-Kansas League
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In 1908 the Oklahoma-Arkansas-Kansas League was renamed the Oklahoma-Kansas League after the league shrank from 8 teams in 3 states to 6 teams in two states. The new class D league only lasted one year. The McAlester franchise disbanded on July 5 with Iola following three days later on July 8.
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[edit] Cities Represented
[edit] 1908
- Bartlesville, OK: Bartlesville Boosters 1908
- Independence, KS: Independence Jewelers 1908
- Iola, KS: Iola Champs 1908
- McAlester, OK: McAlester Miners 1908
- Muskogee, OK: Muskogee Redskins 1908
- Tulsa, OK: Tulsa Oilers 1908
[edit] Teams and Statistics
[edit] 1908
1908 Oklahoma-Kansas League
President: Dr. D.M. Shiveley
| Team Standings | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville Boosters | 71 | 50 | .587 | 0 | Harry Truby |
| Tulsa Oilers | 69 | 55 | .556 | 3.5 | Deacon White / Stu McBirney |
| Independence Jewelers | 66 | 58 | .532 | 6.5 | Art Quiesser |
| Muskogee Redskins | 58 | 66 | .467 | 14.5 | Lon Ury / Jim Andrews |
| Iola Champs ## | 32 | 34 | .485 | NA | Tom Hayden |
| McAlester Miners # | 17 | 47 | .266 | NA | Del Mason |
McAlester disbanded July 5.
Iola disbanded July 8.
Playoffs:Bartleville 2 games, Muskogee 0, for the first half title.
Finals: Tulsa 3 games, Bartlesville 0.
No Individual Statistics Available.
[edit] Source
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball:Second Edition.
