United States League
From BR Bullpen
The United States League played for part of one year (1912). The outlaw league did not sign up with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues and was not classified. The league adopted a schedule running from May 1 to September 28. Due to numerous team withdrawals, the league ceased operations on June 24. William Whitman was league president, and Deacon Phillippe was the manager of the Pittsburgh entry. Jack O'Connor managed the Cleveland team.
[edit] Cities Represented
- Chicago, IL: Chicago Green Sox 17-15
- Cincinnati, OH: Cincinnati Pippins 14-13
- Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Forest City 8-13
- Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Filipinos 27-17
- Richmond, VA: Richmond Rebels 21-14
- Reading, PA: Reading 12-12
- New York, NY: New York Knickerbockers 2-15
- Washington, DC: Washington Senators 6-8
New York withdrew May 26, Washington withdrew May 27, Cleveland withdrew June 2, and Reading withdrew June 6.
