Reading (United States Baseball League) Explained

Reading
Founded:1912
Disbanded:1912
City:Reading, Pennsylvania
Former Leagues:
Colors:Blue-gray, black
League Champs:None
Owner:William Witmann
Manager:Leo Groom[1]

Reading was one of 8 teams in the "outlaw" United States Baseball League based in Reading, Pennsylvania. The league folded after just over a month of play. Reading was the only team in the league without a nickname.[2]

1912 Standings

Reading finished 3rd at 12-9 in the USBL's only season.[3]

TeamWinLossPct
Pittsburgh Filipinos197 .731
Richmond Rebels1511 .577
Reading (no name)129.571
Cincinnati Cams1210 .545
Washington Senators67.462
Chicago Green Sox1012.455
Cleveland Forest City813 .381
New York Knickerbockers 2 15 .118

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NEW YORK NOT YET IN OUTLAW LEAGUE; United States Organization to Decide Status of Manhattan Franchise To-day.. Query.nytimes.com. 28 August 2017.
  2. Web site: 1912 Reading Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com. Baseball-Reference.com. 28 August 2017.
  3. Web site: The United States Baseball League - Seamheads.com. Seamheads.com. 28 August 2017.