The Utah–Idaho League was a

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organization founded in 1926. Playing as a six–team, Class C level league for its duration, the Utah–Idaho League franchises were based exclusively in

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and

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as the name indicates.

History

Fred M. Nye served as president of the Utah–Idaho League for its duration. The

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used the Utah-Idaho for player development. Travel costs in the mountainous territory plagued the league and it permanently folded following the 1928 season.

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members

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, 1928 Salt Lake City Bees and Ernie Lombardi, 1927 Ogden Gunners played in the Utah–Idaho League.

1926–1928 Utah–Idaho League teams

Standings & statistics

1926 Utah–Idaho League No playoffs scheduled. 1927 Utah–Idaho League Playoff: Idaho Falls 4 games, Pocatello 3. 1928 Utah–Idaho League Twin Falls & Idaho Falls disbanded July 5
Playoff: Salt Lake City 4 games, Boise 1.

Sources

''The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball'', Second Edition.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Utah-Idaho League Defunct minor baseball leagues in the United States Baseball in Utah Baseball in Idaho Baseball leagues in Utah Baseball leagues in Idaho Sports leagues established in 1926 Sports leagues disestablished in 1928