Northeast Arkansas League
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The Northeast Arkansas League was the name used by a pair of American
minor league baseball
leagues. The first of these started operations in 1909 and continued through 1911. The second version began operations for the 1936 season. It continued through the 1941 season.
and Newport, Arkansas
left the Arkansas State League
and joined. New teams were added in Marianna, Arkansas
and Paragould, Arkansas
.
and Caruthersville, Missouri
came into the league.
came into the league.
The league, and all teams in it, folded.
, Jonesboro, Arkansas
, Newport, Arkansas
, Osceola, Arkansas
, Paragould, Arkansas
, and West Plains, Missouri
. The West Plains team moved to Caruthersville, Missouri
on June 11. Its record was 18-10 before the move, and 33-38 after it.
.
As Blytheville won both half of the season, it was determined to be the winner.
formed.
As Caruthersville won both halves of the season, there was no basis for a playoff.
All teams and the league itself folded.
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leagues. The first of these started operations in 1909 and continued through 1911. The second version began operations for the 1936 season. It continued through the 1941 season.
1909
The teams from Jonesboro, ArkansasJonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro is a city in and one of the two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. According to the 2010 US Census, the population of the city was 67,263. A college town, Jonesboro is the largest city in northeastern Arkansas and the fifth most populous city in the state...
and Newport, Arkansas
Newport, Arkansas
Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, northeast of Little Rock, on the White River. In 1900, 2,866 people lived in Newport, Arkansas; in 1910, 3,557. The population was 7,811 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County....
left the Arkansas State League
Arkansas State League
The Arkansas State League was an American minor league baseball league. Several leagues of this name operated at different times. The first version was in operation in 1894, followed by an 1897 league. Class "D" leagues of this name operated from 1908-1909 and 1934-1935.-1934:The league began...
and joined. New teams were added in Marianna, Arkansas
Marianna, Arkansas
Marianna is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Arkansas, United States, along the L'Anguille River. The community was established by Col. Walter H. Otey in 1848 and was known as Walnut Ridge until 1852 when it became known as Marianna...
and Paragould, Arkansas
Paragould, Arkansas
-Health & Education:Paragould is home to Arkansas State University Paragould, Arkansas Northeastern College, Black River Technical College, and Crowley's Ridge College. Paragould has two public school districts, the Greene County Technical School District and the Paragould School District, as well...
.
| Team Name | Affiliation | |Record |
| Jonesboro Zebras | |30-23 | |
| Newport Pearl Diggers | |29-25 | |
| Marianna Brickeys | |24-29 | |
| Paragould Scouts | |24-30 |
1910
The teams in Marianna and Newport folded. New teams in Blytheville, ArkansasBlytheville, Arkansas
Blytheville is the largest city in and one of the two county seats of Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 15,620 at the 2010 census....
and Caruthersville, Missouri
Caruthersville, Missouri
Caruthersville is the most populous city and county seat of Pemiscot County, located along the Mississippi River in the bootheel of southeastern Missouri in the United States. The population was 6,760 at the 2000 census.-History:...
came into the league.
| Caruthersville | |68-48 (1st half winner) | |
| Paragould Scouts | |65-46 (2nd half winner) | |
| Jonesboro Zebras | |53-55 | |
| Blytheville | |38-75 |
1911
The Caruthersville team folded. A new team from Helena, ArkansasHelena, Arkansas
Helena is the eastern portion of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, this portion of the city population was 6,323. Helena was the county seat of Phillips County until January 1, 2006, when it merged its government and city limits with...
came into the league.
| Helena | |37-29 | |
| Blytheville | |31-30 | |
| Paragould Scouts | |28-32 | |
| Jonesboro Zebras | |28-33 |
The league, and all teams in it, folded.
1936
The league formed with new teams starting in Batesville, ArkansasBatesville, Arkansas
Batesville is the county seat and largest city of Independence County, Arkansas, United States, 80 miles northeast of Little Rock, the state capital. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 9,556...
, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro is a city in and one of the two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. According to the 2010 US Census, the population of the city was 67,263. A college town, Jonesboro is the largest city in northeastern Arkansas and the fifth most populous city in the state...
, Newport, Arkansas
Newport, Arkansas
Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, northeast of Little Rock, on the White River. In 1900, 2,866 people lived in Newport, Arkansas; in 1910, 3,557. The population was 7,811 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County....
, Osceola, Arkansas
Osceola, Arkansas
-Notable natives & residents:* Bill Alexander, U.S. Representative from First Congressional District, 1969–1993* David Barrett, New York Jets cornerback* Maurice Carthon, former NFL and USFL player and NFL assistant coach...
, Paragould, Arkansas
Paragould, Arkansas
-Health & Education:Paragould is home to Arkansas State University Paragould, Arkansas Northeastern College, Black River Technical College, and Crowley's Ridge College. Paragould has two public school districts, the Greene County Technical School District and the Paragould School District, as well...
, and West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, Missouri
West Plains is a city in Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,866 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howell County. The West Plains Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Howell County.-Geography:...
. The West Plains team moved to Caruthersville, Missouri
Caruthersville, Missouri
Caruthersville is the most populous city and county seat of Pemiscot County, located along the Mississippi River in the bootheel of southeastern Missouri in the United States. The population was 6,760 at the 2000 census.-History:...
on June 11. Its record was 18-10 before the move, and 33-38 after it.
| Team Name | Affiliation | |Record |
| Newport Cardinals Newport Cardinals The Newport Cardinals were a Northeast Arkansas League baseball team based in Newport, Arkansas, USA that played from 1936 to 1938. They were affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1936 to 1937. They played their home games at Mann Field.... |
St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
|67-30 |
| Osceola Indians | |58-37 | |
| Jonesboro Giants | |50-46 | |
| West Plains Badgers West Plains Badgers The West Plains Badgers were a Northeast Arkansas League team based in West Plains, Missouri, USA that played in 1936. They were affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. Before the season was over, they moved to Caruthersville, Missouri and became the Caruthersville Pilots. They were managed by... /Caruthersville Pilots Caruthersville Pilots The Caruthersville Pilots were a Northeast Arkansas League baseball team based in Caruthersville, Missouri, USA that played from 1936 to 1940. They were affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals.... |
St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
|51-48 |
| Batesville White Sox | |34-64 | |
| Paragould Rebels | |31-66 |
1937
Batesville folded. A new team formed in Blytheville, ArkansasBlytheville, Arkansas
Blytheville is the largest city in and one of the two county seats of Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 15,620 at the 2010 census....
.
| Blytheville Giants | New York Giants San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... |
|62-45 (1st half winner) (2nd half winner) |
| Caruthersville Pilots | St. Louis Cardinals | |59-47 |
| Jonesboro Giants | |56-53 | |
| Newport Cardinals | St. Louis Cardinals | |53-55 |
| Osceola Indians | St. Louis Browns Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league... |
|49-60 |
| Paragould Rebels | Memphis Chicks Memphis Chicks The Memphis Chicks were an American minor league baseball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Chicks were charter members of the Southern Association from 1901 until November 18, 1960, when the club folded and was transferred to Macon, Georgia for 1961.The Chicks suffered a... |
|44-63 |
As Blytheville won both half of the season, it was determined to be the winner.
1938
Osceola folded. A new team in Batesville, ArkansasBatesville, Arkansas
Batesville is the county seat and largest city of Independence County, Arkansas, United States, 80 miles northeast of Little Rock, the state capital. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 9,556...
formed.
| Blytheville Giants | New York Giants | |70-35 |
| Caruthersville Pilots | St. Louis Cardinals | |62-42 |
| Newport Cardinals | |61-46 | |
| Paragould Rebels | Memphis Chicks Memphis Chicks The Memphis Chicks were an American minor league baseball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Chicks were charter members of the Southern Association from 1901 until November 18, 1960, when the club folded and was transferred to Macon, Georgia for 1961.The Chicks suffered a... |
|52-56 |
| Batesville White Sox | Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans... |
|47-62 |
| Jonesboro Giants | |28-79 |
1939
The teams in Batesville and Blytheville folded.| Caruthersville Pilots | St. Louis Cardinals | |79-39 (1st half winner) (2nd half winner) |
| Paragould Broncos | St. Louis Browns | |63-57 |
| Newport Tigers | Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant... |
|61-60 |
| Jonesboro White Sox | Chicago White Sox | |38-85 |
As Caruthersville won both halves of the season, there was no basis for a playoff.
1940
Caruthersville moved to Batesville, Arkansas on July 7.| Paragould Browns | St. Louis Browns | |73-48 (2nd half winner) |
| Jonesboro White Sox | Chicago White Sox | |67-54 |
| Newport Dodgers | Brooklyn Dodgers | |56-68 |
| Caruthersville Pilots/ Batesville Pilots | St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... |
|47-73 |
1941
| Newport Dodgers | Brooklyn Dodgers | |71-46 (1st half winner) (2nd half winner) |
| Batesville Pilots | St. Louis Cardinals | |65-56 |
| Jonesboro White Sox | Chicago White Sox | |53-61 |
| Paragould Browns | St. Louis Browns | |48-69 |
All teams and the league itself folded.