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Another New Outlaw League Rises from Ashes of Failed Columbia League
NEW YORK, NY. December 27, 1911 - Six former owners and executives from the failed Columbia League have announced a new venture called the Federal League. The proposed six-team circuit will begin play in May of 1912. The news comes just six days after William A. Witman announced a new outlaw league.
Last month, John Powers, President of the former Columbia League met with former league owners, executives, and investors in Grand Rapids to discuss a new league venture.
Details have not been announced, but it will be interesting to see if the new Federal League stays in the Midwest like the Columbia League or pushes eastward to compete with the American and National Leagues.
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