1935 National Baseball Congress World Series

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The 1935 National Baseball Congress World Series was the inaugural tournament. Played at Lawrence Stadium in Wichita, KS it was founded by Hap Dumont as a championship for semipro teams.

The Bismarck Churchills of North Dakota were the very first champions as they beat the Halliburton Cementers of Oklahoma in the title game 5-2. The Churchills were a mix of white minor leaguers and negro leaguers.

Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige was named MVP of the first NBC tournament.


NBC World Series Final[edit]

Bismarck Churchills 5-2 Halliburton Cementers


Final Top 10 Teams[edit]

  • 1. Bismarck Churchills
  • 2. Halliburton Cementers
  • 3. Shelby Cleveland Mills (NC)
  • 4. Rossville Municipal (GA)
  • 5. Shawnee Athletics (OK)
  • 6. Omaha Ford V-Eight (NE)
  • 7. Denver White Elephants
  • 8. Yuma Cubs (AZ)
  • 9. Denver United Fuel
  • 10.Memphis Red Sox (TN)



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