The Southwest Washington League was a Class-D level Minor League Baseball circuit based in the southwest region of Washington state that played three seasons from 1903 to 1906. The league teams played six times a week, but only the weekend games counted in the standings.
18-553: Teams in the league included the Aberdeen Pippins , Centralia Midgets , Hoquiam Loggers , Montesano Farmers and Olympia Senators . The first league president was John P. Fink of Olympia, Washington . He was succeed in 1904 by Colonel Fox of Aberdeen, Washington . The inaugural league championship was won by the Aberdeen Pippins, who finished the season with a .611 winning percentage . The Hoquiam Loggers won
36-630: A minor league baseball team based in Aberdeen, Washington . From 1903 to 1906, the Pippins played exclusively as members of the Class D level Southwest Washington League for the duration or the league, winning the 1903 championship. The Pippins hosted home minor league games at Electric Park. Minor league baseball began in Aberdeen, Washington in 1903. The Aberdeen "Pippins" became charter members of
54-598: A minor league baseball team based in Montesano, Washington . In 1905 and 1910, the Montesano Farmers played as members of the 1905 Class D level Southwest Washington League and 1910 Washington State League , winning the 1905 Southwest Washington League championship. The Farmers hosted home minor league games at Vessey Memorial Ball Park. Minor league baseball began in Montesano, Washington in 1905, when
72-464: A week, but only the weekend games counted. No individual Statistics Available. 1905 Southwest Washington League The league played six times a week, but only the weekend games counted. No individual Statistics Available. This article about a baseball team in Washington is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Aberdeen Pippins The Aberdeen Pippins were
90-492: The Montesano Farmers in 1905 league play. The Southwest Washington League continued with counting only weekend games for the league standings. Aberdeen had a final record of 17–17, playing under manager Bob Brown. Montesano won the league championship, with Olympia 5.0 games behind, followed by Aberdeen 7.0 games behind. The Southwest Washington League played a 1906 season as a Class D level league with Olympia and
108-405: The Aberdeen Pippins and Hoquiam Loggers as the three league members referenced. Team and individual records, statistics and rosters for the 1906 season are unknown. Aberdeen next hosted a minor league team when the 1906 Grays Harbor Lumberman became members of the Class B level Northwestern League . The Aberdeen Pippins hosted home minor league home games at Electric Park. The ballpark
126-582: The Montesano "Farmers" became members of the four–team Class D level Southwest Washington League . Montesano joined the Aberdeen Pippins , Hoquiam Loggers and Olympia Senators teams in beginning league play. The league teams played games six days per week, but only weekend games were counted for the standings. In their first season of play, the Farmers won the Southwest Washington League championship. The Farmers placed first in
144-541: The championship when Hoquiam refused to participate in a playoff game. Billy Campbell managed Aberdeen. In 1904, the Pippins played a series against the Hoquiam Perfect Gentlemen for a $ 50 purse . Continuing Southwest Washington League play in 1904, the Aberdeen Pippins finished in second place in the four–team league. The league continued the practice of only counting weekend games in the standings, while playing six times per week overall. Ending
162-405: The contest. In their first season of play, the Aberdeen Pippins won a Southwest Washington League championship amidst controversy. In the league structure, Southwest Washington League teams played games six times per week, but only weekend games were counted for the league standings. At season's end, both Aberdeen and Hoquiam tied for 1st place with identical 11–7 records. Aberdeen was then awarded
180-614: The final standings with a 24–10 record, winning the title playing under manager Billy Campbell. The Farmers finished 5.0 games ahead of the second place Olympia Senators, followed by Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Montesano did not return to the league in 1906. The 1910 Montesano Farmers resumed minor league baseball play, when the Farmers became charter members of the six–team Class D level Washington State League . The Aberdeen Black Cats , Chehalis Gophers , Hoquiam Loggers , Raymond Cougars and Tacoma Cubs teams joined Montesano as charter members in league play. The Washington State League
198-560: The four–team Class D level Southwest Washington League . The Centralia Midgets , Hoquiam Perfect Gentlemen and Olympia Senators joined Aberdeen as charter members in beginning league play on May 10, 1903. 1903 was the first season of the National Association governing body of minor league baseball. The Southwest Washington League was designated as a Class D league by the National Association. There
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#1732786829436216-440: The league pennant in 1904 with a 13–4 win–loss record . During league meetings before the 1905 season, William E. Campbell of Hoquiam, Washington was elected league president. 1903 Southwest Washington League The league played six times a week, but only the weekend games counted. Hoquiam refused to play off the tie; the championship was awarded to Aberdeen. 1904 Southwest Washington League The league played six times
234-467: The season with a record of 10–8, Aberdeen played under managers Bill Campbell and Bob Brown. The Pippins finished 4.0 games behind the 1st place Hoquiam Perfect Gentlemen (14–4) in the final standings. The 1905 Olympia Senators placed third in the Southwest Washington League standings. The Southwest Washington League continued as a four–team league, as the Centralia Midgets were replaced by
252-414: Was a $ 250 league entry fee for Aberdeen and the other league teams to begin play. The Aberdeen "Pippins" nickname corresponds with local agriculture in the region in the era. By definition, a " pippin " refers to varieties of apples . On May 22, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt was present for an Aberdeen home game against Olympia for a "President Day" afternoon game. The Pippins lost to Olympia in
270-509: Was elected vice president. During the 1910 season, the salary cap was set, with a limit of $ 850.00 per month. Beginning league play on May 10, 1910, the Montesano Farmers placed fourth in the Washington State League in their final season of play. The Farmers ended the season with a record of 22–31, playing under manager Chub Philbrick. The Farmers finished 13.0 games behind the first place Raymond Cougars. Raymond (36–19)
288-508: Was followed by the 2nd place Chehalis Gophers (35–19), Aberdeen Black Cats (24–29), Montesano Farmers (22–31) Hoquiam Loggers (12–18) and Tacoma Cubs (8–21) in the final standings. The Washington State League continued play in 1911, but was reduced to four teams, with the Montesano franchise folding from the league. Montesano, Washington has not hosted another minor league team. The Montesano Farmers hosted home minor league home games at John W. Vessey Memorial Ball Park . Still in use today,
306-406: Was located at Myrtle Street & Oak Street in Aberdeen. On May 22, 1903, the ballpark hosted President Theodore Roosevelt , who was in attendance for the Aberdeen home game against Olympia. The ballpark visit was termed as "President Day" for the afternoon game. The host Pippins lost to Olympia in the contest. Aberdeen Pippins players Montesano Farmers The Montesano Farmers were
324-473: Was organized in Hoquiam, Washington at a league meeting held on March 6, 1910. The league was formed as a six–team league, playing a 21-week schedule. The franchises voted to split the shares of tickets equally between the home and away teams. Ten percent of the ticket earnings were given to the league for travel expenses. At the initial meeting, Walter A. MacFarlane was elected league president and W.E. Campbell
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