Eastern Illinois League

The Eastern Illinois League was a Class-D league in Minor League Baseball that existed during the 1907 and 1908 baseball seasons. The league president as of 1907 was L. A. G. Shoaff. According to the 1908 Spalding Guide, the league got its start in Pana, IL and the league's "godfather" was Joe Adams, also known as "Old Wagon Tongue." In 1907, teams had a salary limit of $600.

1907 Eastern Illinois League
President: Charles Welvert / L.A.G. Schoaff

#Centralia (6-27) moved to Paris June 20. Player Statistics

1908 Eastern Illinois League
President: L.A.G. Schoaff

#Pana (18-44) moved to Linton July 17, for the second half.
##Danville (42-18) moved to Staunton July 17, for the second half.
###Charleston and Mattoon disbanded July 30.
####Shelbyville disbanded August 20, causing the league to disband. Player Statistics

The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball:Second Edition.

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