Cassville began minor league play as an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, adopting their moniker.
The Tigers placed 3rd in the Arkansas State League standings, playing under manager Ed Hawk.
The Blues had ended the 1936 regular season with a record of 61–59, playing under Managers Gary Coker, Clifford Clay and Zeke Gansauer.
[9][10][2][8] After the 1936 season, both the Cassville and Bentonville Mustangs franchises folded from the Arkansas-Missouri League due to financial reasons.
Some fans allegedly sneaked into the games through the Reed Gym construction area located behind left field.