Southern Illinois League
From BR Bullpen
The Southern Illinois League a class D league that got through part of the 1910 season. It folded on July 11 after already losing one team earlier in the year; Mount Vernon disbanded on June 30. After its collapse two of its members (Harrisburg and McLeansboro) left to join the KITTY League in mid-season. The McLeansboro Merchants were in first place when the league shut down.
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[edit] Cities Represented
- Eldorado, IL: Eldorado 1910
- Harrisburg, IL: Harrisburg Merchants 1910
- Herrin, IL: Herrin 1910
- McLeansboro, IL: McLeansboro Merchants 1910
- Mount Vernon, IL: Mount Vernon Merchants 1910
[edit] Teams and Statistics
[edit] 1910
1910 Southern Illinois League
President: C.C. Wright
| Team Standings | W | L | PCT | GB | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeansboro Merchants | 20 | 5 | .800 | 0 | Ollie Gfroerer |
| Eldorado | 14 | 12 | .538 | 6.5 | NA |
| Herrin | 8 | 11 | .421 | 9 | Pa Bradshaw |
| Mt. Vernon Merchants # | 8 | 11 | .421 | 9 | Ira Hastings |
| Harrisburg Merchants | 6 | 17 | .261 | 13 | NA |
The league folded June 30.
Harrisburg and McLeansboro joined the Kitty League July 24.
No player Statistics available.
[edit] Source
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: Second Edition.
