The Ennis Tigers were a minor league baseball franchise based in Ennis, Texas . From 1914 to 1917, the Tigers played exclusively as members of the Class D level Central Texas League . Ennis played for the duration of the Central Texas League, winning the 1915 league championship.
29-894: The Ennis Tigers first began minor league play in 1914, when the Tigers became charter members of the Central Texas League , which formed as a Class D level six–team minor league. The Ennis Tigers would play in all four seasons of the Central Season League and Ed Wicker would manage all four Ennis teams. The charter members of the Central Texas League were the Corsicana Athletics , Hillsboro, Texas , Italy, Texas , Waxahachie Buffaloes and West, Texas teams, who joined Ennis in beginning league play. In their first season of league play,
58-707: A minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals . The 1902 Corsicana Oil Citys team is ranked in The National Baseball Association's top 100 minor league teams list as one of the top all–time minor league teams. Minor league baseball began in Corsicana in 1902, when the Corsicana "Oil Citys" became members of the Class D level Texas League . In their first season of play, the Oil Citys won
87-469: A record of 48–72, placing sixth in the final standings under managers Les Nunamaker and Ben Brownlow. Corsicana finished 21.0 games behind the first place Palestine Pals. In their final season of play, the 1928 Corsicana Oilers placed fifth in the Lone Star League. Corsicana ended their final season with a record of 55–68 under manager Ray Falk. The Corsicana franchise permanently folded after
116-610: Is unknown. Ennis Tigers players Central Texas League The Central Texas League was a minor league baseball league that played from 1914 to 1917. The Central Texas League played as a six–team Class D level league and consisted of teams based exclusively in Texas . The Central Texas League never completed a full season in its four seasons of play and was sometimes called the Central Texas Trolley League . The Ennis Tigers played in each season of
145-529: The 1904 championship. In the extended playoffs, Corsicana defeated the first place Fort Worth Panthers 11 games to 8. Trapper Longley of Corsicana won the Texas League batting championship, hitting .372. The Corsicana Oilers began the 1905 continuing play in the Texas League, before folding during the season. On June 1, 1905, the Oilers had a record of 10–30 when Corsicana surrendered its franchise and
174-772: The Central Texas League disbanded on July 16, 1916, without playoffs. At 36–25, the Temple Governors had the league's best record when it folded, 1.0 game ahead of the Ennis Tigers, who finished with a 35–26 record. The 1917 Ennis Tigers and the Central Texas League played their final seasons, with the league folding before completing the schedule. The 1917 Central Texas League played as a four–team league before permanently folding before on June 6, 1917. The Central Texas League began play on May 21, 1917, with Marlin Marlins, Mexia Gassers and Temple Governors joining Ennis in
203-445: The Central Texas League folded before the season ended. On July 24, 1915, the Central Texas League folded. The Ennis Tigers had the best overall record in the 1915 Central Texas League. The Ennis Tigers won the first–half of the Central Texas League planned split–season schedule. The Mexia Gassers won the shortened second half of the schedule. No playoffs were held and Ennis had the best overall record at 35–26, finishing 3.0 games ahead of
232-543: The Central Texas League standings. The Athletics (or A's for short), ended the 1915 season with a 32–29 record, finishing 3.0 games behind the first place Ennis Tigers . On May 27, 1915, Erwin of Corsicana threw a no-hitter against the Kaufman Kings as the Athletics won 2–0. On June 19, 1915, Corsicana pitcher Joe Page threw the second no-hitter of the season against the Ennis Tigers in a 2–1 victory. Roy Morton
261-413: The Ennis Tigers and the Central Texas League members began play on May 10, 1914, but the league did not complete the season. The Central Texas League was scheduled to play a split–season schedule, but the second half was shortened when the league folded on July 25, 1914. Overall, Ennis had a 31–28 record, which placed third in the overall standings, 4.5 games behind the first place Waxahachie Buffaloes. After
290-512: The Temple Governors had the best overall record, 1.0 game ahead of the Ennis Tigers , who finished with a 35–26 record. The Central Texas League played its final season in 1917. The league dropped two franchises and began play in 1917 as a four–team league before permanently folding before the season was completed. The Central Texas League began play on May 21, 1917 with the Ennis Tigers, Marlin Marlins, Mexia Gassers and Temple Governors as
319-673: The Texas Association. With a record of 53–72, Corsicana placed sixth in the Texas Association under manager John Vann. The Oilers were 21.5 games behind the first place Austin Senators . The Texas Association folded after the 1926 season. In 1927, the Corsicana Oilers became charter members of the Lone Star League , which formed as an eight–team Class D level league. The Oilers ended the 1927 season with
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#1732800830698348-563: The city to minor league play and were an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals . Playing as members of the Class D level Texas-Oklahoma League , the Gumbo Busters finished the 1922 regular season with a 56–46 record, placing third in the league standings, 13.0 games behind the Paris Snappers in the final league standings. Chuck Miller and Harvey Grubb served as managers. The Corsicana "Oilers" moniker in 1923 returned as
377-451: The contest. In winning both halves of the season standings, the Oil Citys' season included a 27–game winning streak. The 1902 Corsicana Oilers team is listed at #51 on The National Baseball Association's top 100 minor league teams of all time. Continuing Texas League play in 1903, the Oil Citys placed second in the six team Texas League final standings. Corsicana had an overall record of 54–54 under manager Mike O'Connor. Corsicana ended
406-532: The first half of the schedule. The Mexia Gassers won the second half of the schedule. No playoffs were held and Ennis had the best overall record at 35–26, 3.0 games ahead of the Corsicana A's. The Central Texas League formed again and began play on April 28, 1916. The six league members in 1916 were the Ennis Tigers, Marlin Marlins, Mexia Gassers, Temple Governors, Terrell Terrors and Waxahachie Athletics. The 1916 league presidents were Earl C. Brown and Jack C. Castellaw. The league disbanded July 16, 1916. At 36–25,
435-609: The four league members. The league president was Earl C. Smith. On June 1, 1917, the Temple Governors franchise, with a 4–4 record moved to become the Corsicana Athletics. On June 6, 1917 the Central Texas League permanently folded. The Mexia Gassers had the best overall record at 8–6 when the league folded. No playoffs were held. Season ended July 25. Playoff: Waxahachie 3 games, West 2. League disbanded July 24. League disbanded July 16. League disbanded June 6 Corsicana Athletics The Corsicana Oilers
464-609: The franchise joined the Class D level Texas Association . The Oilers finished 1923 with a record of 68–70, placing fourth in the six–team Texas Association, 11.0 games behind the first place Mexia Gushers under manager Harvey Grubb. The 1924 Corsicana Oilers won the Texas Association Championship. The Oilers ended the 1924 season with a record of 83–42, placing first in the Texas Association standings under manager John Vann. The Oilers were 11.5 games ahead of
493-494: The league championship. Corsicana ended the 1902 season with a record of 88–23, placing first in the Texas League, playing the season under manager Mike O'Connor. Corsicana ended the season 29.0 games ahead of the second place Dallas team in the six team league. On Sunday, June 15, 1902, Corsicana defeated the Texarkana Casketmakers by a score of 51–3 as Oilers player J.J. Clarke reportedly hit 8 home runs in
522-491: The league play. On June 6, 1917, the Central Texas League permanently folded. At the time the league folded, the Mexia Gassers had the best overall record at 8–6, just 0.5 games ahead of the Ennis Tigers who were 8–7. No playoffs were held. After the Central Texas League permanently folded, Ennis, Texas has not hosted another minor league franchise. The name of the ballpark hosting the Ennis Tigers for minor league play
551-593: The league stopped play, the Central Texas League did have a playoff as the Waxahachie Buffaloes defeated West 3 games to 2. After folding the previous season, the 1915, the Central Texas League reformed and the Ennis Tigers won the championship in a shortened season.> Joining the Ennis Tigers in the 1915 Central Texas League were the Corsicana A's , Kaufman Kings , Mexia Gassers, Terrell Cubs and Waxahachie Athletics . Beginning play on May 17, 1915,
580-451: The league, which had a different champion each season. The Central Texas League began play in 1914, as a six–team Class D level minor league, with all six franchises based in Texas. The first league president was A.M. Frazier. The Corsicana Athletics , Ennis Tigers , Hillsboro, Texas , Italy, Texas , Waxahachie Buffaloes and West, Texas teams were the charter franchises. The league
609-420: The season 7.0 games behind the first place Dallas team. The 1904 Corsicana Oil City Oil Citys won the Texas League championship, as the league played the season as a four team Class C level league. The Oil Citys ended the 1904 season with a record of 50–51, placing second in the regular season in the Texas League regular season. Curley Maloney and Walter Salm served as managers as the Oil Citys went on to win
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#1732800830698638-430: The second place Paris Athletics . The league did not return to play in 1908. In 1914, the Corsicana "Athletics" became charter members of the Central Texas League , which was formed as a six–team Class D level league. The Athletics ended the 1914 Central Texas League regular season with a record of 26–32, placing fifth in the standings under manager Neal Kennedy. Continuing play in 1915, Corsicana placed second in
667-518: The second place Corsicana A's in the overall standings. The Ennis Tigers continued play as the 1916 Central Texas League again reformed. The Tigers finished in second place overall after rejoining the league. The Central Texas League began their third season of play on April 28, 1916. The league members joining Ennis in 1916 were the Marlin Marlins , Mexia Gassers , Temple Governors , Terrell Terrors and Waxahachie Athletics teams. Ennis and
696-467: The second place Marlin Bathers in the six–team standings. The Corsicana Oilers won a second consecutive Texas Association Championship in 1925. Playing under returning manager John Vann, the Oilers ended the 1925 season with a record of 85–48, plcaing first in the Texas Association standings, and finishing 9.0 games ahead of the second place Mexia Gushers. The 1926 Corsicana Oilers finished last in
725-504: The shortened second half standings. In the playoff, the Waxahachie Buffaloes won the championship when they defeated West 3 games to 2. In 1915, the Central Texas League reformed and the league began play on May 17, 1915 with six members. The six teams in 1915 were the Corsicana A's, Ennis Tigers, Kaufman Kings, Mexia Gassers, Terrell Cubs and Waxahachie Athletics . The 1915 league presidents were Earl C. Brown and Hulen P. Robertson. The league folded on July 24, 1915. The Ennis Tigers won
754-443: Was also known informally as the Central Texas Trolley League in its inception. In their first season of league play, the league played a split schedule. After Central Texas League games began on May 10, 1914, the second half was shortened when the league ceased play on July 25, 1914. After the league stopped play the Central Texas League did have a playoff. The Waxahachie Buffaloes won the first half standings (26–15) and West won
783-490: Was officially dropped from the league on June 6, 1905. The managers were Walter Salm, Con Lucid and Lou Mahaffey After a one season hiatus the 1907 Corsicana "Desperados" returned to minor league baseball when play. The Desperados team became members of the 1907 Class D level North Texas League . The Desperados had a 38–21 record and were in first place when the, four–team league folded on June 30, 1907. Dee Poindexter served as manager, as Corsicana finished 2.0 games ahead of
812-512: Was the 1915 manager. The Corsicana franchise folded after the 1915 season. The Corsicana Athletics briefly returned to play in the 1917 the Central Texas League. With a 4–4 record, the Temple Governors franchise moved to Corsicana June 1, 1917. Shortly after, the team had an overall record of 6–8 under manager Paul Trammel when the Central Texas League permanently folded on June 6, 1917. The 1922 Corsicana Gumbo "Busters" returned
841-587: Was the primary nickname of the minor league baseball teams based in Corsicana, Texas . In the seasons between 1902 and 1928, Corsicana teams played as members of the Texas League (1902–1905), North Texas League (1907), Central Texas League (1914–1915, 1917), Texas-Oklahoma League (1922), Texas Association (1923–1926) and Lone Star League (1927–1928), winning five league championships. Corsicana hosted minor league home games at Oil City Park and Athletic Park. The 1922 Corsicana "Gumbo Busters" played as
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