Eastern Illinois League

The Eastern Illinois League was a Class-D league in Minor League Baseball that existed during the 1907 and 1908 baseball seasons.

[1] According to the 1908 Spalding Guide, the league got its start in Pana, IL and the league's "godfather" was Joe Adams, also known as "Old Wagon Tongue.

Schoaff Centralia (6-27) moved to Paris June 20.

Schoaff #Pana (18-44) moved to Linton July 17, for the second half.Danville (42-18) moved to Staunton July 17, for the second half.Charleston and Mattoon disbanded July 30.Shelbyville disbanded August 20, causing the league to disband.

The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball:Second Edition.