1926 Dayton Marcos season
| 1926 Dayton Marcos | |
|---|---|
| League | Negro National League |
| Ballpark | Westwood Field |
| City | Dayton, Ohio |
| Record | 6-36 |
| League place | 8th |
| Owners | John Matthews |
| Managers | Eddie Huff |
The 1926 Dayton Marcos season was the second and final season for the franchise in the Negro National League.
Offseason
[edit]Reorganization and reentry into Negro National League
[edit]Following the 1920 season, the Dayton Marcos franchise was replaced in the Negro National League by the Columbus Buckeyes, who lasted a single season. The Marcos played independent ball until 1926, when they were once again granted a spot in the upcoming NNL season.[1] Among owner John Matthews' first moves was to combine forces with local funeral director H.P. Lorritts and absorb the local C.M.I.A.'s (Colored Men's Improvement Association) semi-pro team.[2] In addition to having first pick of players from the C.M.I.A.'s roster, the Marcos took over the lease to Westwood Field, their home in 1920.[3]
Other home fields
[edit]In addition to their primary home in Dayton, the Marcos split their time between several other locations in an effort to widen the team's fan base.
Richmond, Indiana
[edit]On the eve of opening day, the Marcos announced they would play some home games at Exhibition Park in Richmond, Indiana.[4] Richmond was no stranger to the Marcos, having hosted several exhibition games featuring the club as early as 1909.[5]
Xenia, Ohio
[edit]The Marcos claimed territory approximately 20 miles East of Dayton and made Washington Park in Xenia, Ohio their home for Wednesday games.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.
- ^ "Fast Colored Team to Be Organized". The Dayton Herald. March 8, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dayton Marco Team to Play at Westwood". The Dayton Herald. March 29, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dayton Marcos and Indianapolis A.B.C to Play Here Thursday". Richmond Palladium-Item. May 6, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Painter, Alex (2020). Blackball in the Hoosier Heartland : unearthing the negro leagues baseball history of Richmond, Indiana. Morrisville, N.C: Lulu Publishing. ISBN 1-6781-6671-5. OCLC 1145213756.
- ^ "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.
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