Английская Википедия:Altus Chiefs
Шаблон:Infobox Minor League Baseball The Altus Chiefs were a minor league baseball team based in Altus, Oklahoma. For one season, in 1911, the "Chiefs" played as members of the Class D level Texas-Oklahoma League, before folding during the season. Altus hosted home minor league games at the site of the Kiwanis Ball Park.
History
In 1911, the Altus first hosted minor league baseball, when the "Chiefs" became a charter member of the eight–team, Class D level Texas–Oklahoma League.[1]
The Chiefs joined the Bonham Boosters, Ardmore Blues, Cleburne Railroaders, Durant Educators, Gainesville Blue Ribbons, Lawton Medicine Men and Wichita Falls Irish Lads teams in beginning Texas–Oklahoma League play on April 25, 1911.[2]
The team being known by "Chiefs" nickname corresponds to local history.[3] Today, Altus is home to the Museum of the Western Prairie, which has American Indian artifacts.[4]
On July 18, 1911, the Chiefs folded, after playing under managers Roy Monroe and George Partain. The Gainesville and Lawton teams had disbanded in June, before Altus, whose folding corresponded with the end of the first half of the split–season schedule for the Texas–Oklahoma League.[5][1]
Altus finished their season with a final record of 31–44, with the Gainesville Blue Ribbons (19–30) and Lawton Medicine Men (17–31) also ending their seasons early. In the final league overall standings, the Wichita Falls Irish Lads (65–38) led the league, followed by the Durant Educators (65–46), Cleburne Railroaders (61–50), Bonham Boosters (54–60) and Ardmore Blues (49–58).[1][6] Wichita Falls won the first half title and Cleburne won the second half title. In the playoffs, Wichita Falls refused to play game four after a financial dispute and Cleburne was awarded the championship.[1][7][6]
Altus has not hosted another minor league team.[8]
The ballpark
The Altus Chiefs hosted home minor league games at the site of the Kiwanis Ball Park, with the ballpark having a different, but unknown name in the era.[9] Today, Kiwanis Park is owned by the Altus School District, with baseball and softball fields in use by youth teams.[10] The park is also called Totland Park today. Kiwanis Park/Totland Park is located at 1000 Hightower Street.[11]
Year–by–year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 31–44 | NA | Roy Monroe / George Partain | Team disbanded July 18 |
Notable alumni
No Altus Chiefs' alumni advanced to the major leagues.[8]
On November 11, 1918, former Chiefs player Calvin Bryant was killed in battle during World War I, while serving for the U.S. Army in France.[12][13]
References
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