Dixie Association

Dixie Association
Sport Baseball
Founded 1971
Ceased 1971
No. of teams 14
Country United States

The Dixie Association was a baseball minor league that existed for the 1971 season only. It was formed by the Texas League and the Southern League playing an interlocking schedule.[1][2] It played at the AA level. After the 1971 season, the two leagues returned to separate play.

Standings

Central Division

Team Aff W L W% GB
Arkansas Travelers STL 75 64 .540 -
Memphis Blues NYM 69 70 .496 6
Shreveport Captains CAL 69 73 .486 7.5
Birmingham A's OAK 48 93 .340 28

East Division

Team Aff W L W% GB
Charlotte Hornets MIN 92 50 .648 -
Asheville Tourists CHW 90 51 .638 1.5
Montgomery Rebels DET 73 69 .514 19
Jacksonville Suns CLE 63 77 .450 28
Savannah Braves ATL 57 84 .404 34.5
Columbus Astros HOU 51 91 .359 41

West Division

Team Aff W L W% GB
Amarillo Giants SFG 88 54 .620 -
Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs BAL 82 59 .582 5.5
Albuquerque Dodgers LAD 67 75 .472 21
San Antonio Missions CHC 63 77 .450 24

References

  1. ↑ (20 January 1971). Texas, Southern Loops Join to Former Dixie Association, Lawrence Journal-World (Associated Press)
  2. ↑ (29 June 1971). Dixie Association Appeared Doomed, Bonham Daily Favorite (Associated Press)

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