Mississippi-Ohio Valley League 1955

Summary

• Mississippi-Ohio Valley League Champion: Dubuque Packers (White Sox)
• Team with Best Won/Lost Record: Dubuque Packers (White Sox) 74-52, .587

The Mississippi-Ohio Valley League is the direct predecessor of the Midwest League.

• League Attendance: 435,943
  • 8 teams played a 126 game schedule.
  • The M-OVL had teams in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri.

This page is incomplete, and is likely to remain so for some time.

Overview

Composite 1955 Won/Lost Record for Each Team

                 Nickname    Affiliate Won Lost  Pct (Rank)
Clinton          Pirates     Pirates    68  57  .544  (2T)
Decatur          Commodores  Cardinals  62  64  .492  (6T)
Dubuque          Packers     White Sox  74  52  .587  (1)
Hannibal         Citizens    Indy       42  84  .333  (8)
Kokomo           Giants      Indy       64  62  .508  (4)
Lafayette        Chiefs      Indians    63  63  .500  (5)
Mattoon          Phillies    Phillies   68  57  .544  (2T)
Paris            Lakers      Cubs       62  64  .492  (6T)

1955 Post Season

Round 1:
Dubuque d. Clinton, 2-0
Mattoon d. Kokomo, 2-0

Championship:
Dubuque d. Mattoon, 3-0