Dixie League (1933 baseball)


The Dixie League was a Class C level baseball league formed in 1933, with teams based in the US states of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

History

The 1933 eight–team Dixie League was under the direction of president J. Alvin Gardner. The Baton Rouge Solons won the 1933 league championship. After one season of competition, the Dixie League was split into the East Dixie League and West Dixie League, with both leagues competing in the 1934 and 1935 seasons.

Standings & statistics

1933 Dixie League

Team standingsWLPCTGBManagers
Baton Rouge Solons7747.621Josh Billings
Shreveport Sports7449.6022.5Gus Whelan / Dutch Lorbeer
Jackson Senators7056.5568.0Herschel Bobo
Henderson Oilers6461.51213.5Art Phelan
Tyler Governors5965.47618.0Wray Query
Waco Cubs /
Pine Bluff Judges
5669.44821.5Buddy Tanner
El Dorado Lions4974.39827.5Dusty Boggess / Joe Granade
Longview Cannibals4876.38729.0Abe Bowman /
Joe Cantrell / Art Jahn
Waco moved to Pine Bluff June 27. The franchise folded August 22. The six cancelled games were awarded to their opponents.
Playoffs: Baton Rouge 4 games, Shreveport 2, one tie.
PlayerTeamStatTotPlayerTeamStatTot
George BrownLongviewBA.360Steve LarkinShreveportW22
Charles GilbertBaton RougeRuns116George MillsTylerSO143
Jimmy DalrympleHendersonHits180Gene McClungBaton RougeERA2.34
Sam T. JonesHendersonRBI105Steve LarkinShreveportPCT.759 22–7
Stormy DavisWaco/Pine BluffHR17-----