1926 Dayton Marcos season

1926 Dayton Marcos
1926 Dayton Marcos
Major League affiliations
	Negro National League (since 1920);
Location
	Westwood Field (since 1920); Dayton, Ohio (since 1920);
Results
Record	6-36
League place	8th place
Other information
Owner(s)	John Matthews
Manager(s)	Eddie Huff
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The 1926 Dayton Marcos season was the second and final season for the franchise in the Negro National League.

Offseason[]

Reorganization and reentry into Negro National League[]

Following the 1920 season, the Dayton Marcos franchise was replaced in the Negro National League by the Columbus Buckeyes, who lasted a single season. The Marcos played independent ball until 1926, when they were once again granted a spot in the upcoming NNL season.^[1] Among owner John Matthews' first moves was to combine forces with local funeral director H.P. Lorritts and absorb the local C.M.I.A.'s (Colored Men's Improvement Association) semi-pro team.^[2] In addition to having first pick of players from the C.M.I.A.'s roster, the Marcos took over the lease to Westwood Field, their home in 1920.^[3]

Other home fields[]

In addition to their primary home in Dayton, the Marcos split their time between several other locations in an effort to widen the team's fan base.

Richmond, Indiana[]

On the eve of opening day, the Marcos announced they would play some home games at Exhibition Park in Richmond, Indiana.^[4] Richmond was no stranger to the Marcos, having hosted several exhibition games featuring the club as early as 1909.^[5]

Xenia, Ohio[]

The Marcos claimed territory approximately 20 miles East of Dayton and made Washington Park in Xenia, Ohio their home for Wednesday games.^[6]

References[]

^ "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.
^ "Fast Colored Team to Be Organized". The Dayton Herald. March 8, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Dayton Marco Team to Play at Westwood". The Dayton Herald. March 29, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Dayton Marcos and Indianapolis A.B.C to Play Here Thursday". Richmond Palladium-Item. May 6, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Painter, Alex (2020). Blackball in the Hoosier Heartland : unearthing the negro leagues baseball history of Richmond, Indiana. Morrisville, N.C: Lulu Publishing. ISBN 1-6781-6671-5. OCLC 1145213756.
^ "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.

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[1] "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.

[2] "Fast Colored Team to Be Organized". The Dayton Herald. March 8, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] "Dayton Marco Team to Play at Westwood". The Dayton Herald. March 29, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.

[4] "Dayton Marcos and Indianapolis A.B.C to Play Here Thursday". Richmond Palladium-Item. May 6, 1926 – via Newspapers.com.

[5] Painter, Alex (2020). Blackball in the Hoosier Heartland : unearthing the negro leagues baseball history of Richmond, Indiana. Morrisville, N.C: Lulu Publishing. ISBN 1-6781-6671-5. OCLC 1145213756.

[6] "Dayton Marcos Enter League". Dayton Daily News. March 29, 1926.

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