The franchise owners in the Southern League vote to suspend operations on June 28. Transportation difficulties‚ increasing rail rates‚ and lack of interest in some cities are the reasons cited. In 9 days, the 6-team Texas League will vote not to add New Orleans and Beaumont for the remainder of the year. The stumbling block is New Orleans‚ which wants the right to pull out for next year in case the Southern League reorganizes.

On June 11, 1918 The franchise owners in the Southern League vote to suspend operations on June 28. Transportation difficulties‚ increasing rail rates‚ and lack of interest in some cities are the reasons cited. In 9 days, the 6-team Texas League will vote not to add New Orleans and Beaumont for the remainder of the year. The stumbling block is New Orleans‚ which wants the right to pull out for next year in case the Southern League reorganizes.

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