In the 1938 playoffs, the Bellingham Chinooks defeated the Vancouver Maple Leafs three games to one and advanced.
[1][5][6][7][8][9] After winning the championship in 1938, the 1939 Bellingham Chinooks finished in last place in the Western International League standings.
Bellingham finished behind the Wenatchee Chiefs (86–57), Tacoma Tigers (78–63), Vancouver Capilanos (76–63), Spokane Indians (75–69) and Yakima Pippins (72–73) in the final standings.
[1][12][13] After the 1938 season, the Bellingham franchise was replaced in 1940 Western League play by the Salem Senators.
[15] The Bellingham Chinooks hosted home minor league games at Battersby Park.