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Central Kansas League

The Central Kansas League was a Class D level baseball league established in 1908, playing through 1912. Member teams were based exclusively in Kansas. The Central Kansas League evolved from and into the Kansas State League.

History

The original Kansas State League ceased independent operations in 1911, combined with the Central Kansas League. After five seasons of play, the Central Kansas League subsequently changed its name to back to the Kansas State League for the 1913 and 1914 seasons before disestablishing. The league champions in 1909 and 1910 were the Ellsworth Blues.

There is an ongoing debate about whether former US President Dwight Eisenhower played professional baseball in 1911 for the Junction City Soldiers prior to attending West Point.

Cities represented

This is a complete list of the teams which played under the Central Kansas League.

Standings & statistics

1908 Central Kansas League - schedule

1909 Central Kansas League No Playoffs held

1910 Central Kansas League - schedule Beloit moved to Chapman July 20.

1911 Central Kansas League :eague disbanded July 21.<br /> Playoff: Concordia 4 games, Junction City 3.

1912 Central Kansas League - schedule Newton moved to Minneapolis July 12.<br /> No Playoffs held

Notable players

References