NEW YORK, NY. February 17, 1914 - Six of the original eight United League franchises began play on empty lots that turned into makeshift baseball diamonds. While seats and walls have been added making them much more professional, the Columbia League will start with six brand new state of the art stadiums.
The six Columbia League teams will play at:
Baltimore Terrapins - Terrapin Park (300', 450', 335')
Brooklyn Tip-Tops - Washington Park (300', 400', 275')
Chicago Whales - Weeghman Park (310', 440', 345')
Kansas City Packers - Gordon & Koppel Field (317, 419', 314')
Newark Peppers - Harrison Park (320', 419', 317')
St. Louis Terriers - Handlan's Park (312', 412', 300')
The six United League franchises will continue playing at:
Chicago Orphans - O'Connor Park (307', 409', 307')
Cleveland Maroons - Murphy Park (313', 407', 309')
New York Gothams - Bronx Oval Grounds (320', 422', 321')
Keystone Park - Keystone Park (322', 420', 318')
Reading Reds - Reading Grounds (307', 412', 301')
Washington Grays - Liberty Park (318', 426', 324')
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