Ohio–Indiana League

The Ohio–Indiana League was a Class D level minor league baseball league that operated from 1948 to 1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana. The Marion Red Sox won three consecutive league championships beginning in 1949. There was also a six–team Ohio–Indiana League that played the 1907 season.

Cities represented

• Bluffton, Indiana: Bluffton Dregs (1907)
• Decatur, Indiana: Decatur Admirals (Indiana) (1907)
• Kokomo, Indiana - Sharpsville, IN: Kokomo-Sharpsville Combines (1907)
• Lima, Ohio: Lima Terriers (1948); Lima Chiefs 1949; Lima Phillies (1950–1951)
• Marion, Ohio: Marion Cubs (1948); Marion Red Sox (1949–1951)
• Muncie, Indiana: Muncie Reds (1948–1950)
• Newark, Ohio: Newark Yankees (1948–1951)
• Portland, Indiana: Portland Jay Birds (1907)
• Portsmouth, Ohio: Portsmouth A's (1948–1950)
• Richmond, Indiana: Richmond Quakers (1907); Richmond Roses (1948); Richmond Tigers (1949–1951)
• Springfield, Ohio: Springfield Giants (1948–1951)
• Van Wert, Ohio: Van Wert Buckeyes (1907)
• Zanesville, Ohio: Zanesville Dodgers (1948); Zanesville Indians (1949–1950)

Standings & statistics

1907 Ohio–Indiana League No playoffs held

1948 Ohio–Indiana League Playoffs - Zanesville Dodgers 4 games Springfield Giants 0; Playoffs - Muncie Packers 4 games Portsmouth A's 0<br />Finals - Zanesville Dodgers 4 games Muncie Packers 2

1949 Ohio–Indiana League Playoffs - Marion Red Sox 3 games Portsmouth A's 1; Playoffs - Muncie Reds 3 games Springfield Giants 1<br />Finals - Marion Red Sox 4 games Muncie Reds 3

1950 Ohio–Indiana League Playoffs - Marion Red Sox 3 games Springfield Giants 1;Playoffs - Newark Yankees 3 games Richmond Tigers 2<br />Finals - Marion Red Sox 4 games Newark Yankees 0

1951 Ohio–Indiana League Newark won the first half which ended June 18. Newark folded July 17 and the second half was started over, won by Marion. The Springfield Giants were a playoff qualifier. Playoffs - Marion Red Sox 4 games Springfield Giants 0

References

External links

• Baseball Reference
• Ohio-Indiana League chart