The Cincinnati Pippins, also known as the Cincinnati Cams, were a franchise in the

United States Baseball League The United States Baseball League was a short-lived hopeful third major-league that was established in New York City in 1912 and lasted only one partial season. History In March 1912, organizers of the proposed league – described by members of ...

based in

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line wit ...

and was owned by New York attorney John J. Ryan. The team and the league lasted just over a month, from May 1 to June 5, 1912. The highest number of games played by any of the eight team league was 26. The USBL originally planned to have a 126-game season. The home field was Hippodrome Park, which was located at Spring Garden Avenue and Queen City Avenue. The ballpark had been built in 1911, and had fallen out of use by the 1930s. The two roads no longer intersect.

1912 Standings

In the one and only year for the United States Baseball League, the Pippins held a 12-10 record at 4th place in the league.

Notable players

Bugs Raymond Arthur Lawrence "Bugs" Raymond (February 24, 1882 – September 7, 1912) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1904 to 1911. He played for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Giants. Biography Raymond was born in Chicago. He ...

* Ben Taylor

References

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