Introduction
The Southern League was a minor league baseball league that operated in the south United States during the late 19th century. The Southern League is considered the one of the first “independent leagues” where it supported the development of Baseball in smaller markets that did not compete directly with the Major Leagues. The league played season 9 in 1895, 131 years ago.
The Southern League would play a modest role in the development of the Major Leagues by providing a venue for players to become better.
The season was a messy affair with teams disbanding during season play and the league folding before all games were played.
- Austin, Houston, and San Antonio disbanded August 6; Shreveport dropped out to even the league.
- Chattanooga transferred to Mobile July 19.
- Little Rock disbanded July 23.
- Memphis disbanded July 22.
Classification
Season Length
April 11, 1894 to September 2, 1895
Season Champion
Fort Worth Panthers
# of Teams
17
Season Standings
Season Playoffs
The Southern League held a split season, declaring a champion for each half who would meet in a championship series. The Fort Worth Panthers (second half pennant winner) defeated the Dallas Steers (first half pennant winner) by 7 games to 6.
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