Lake Charles teams played as a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds in 1935, Detroit Tigers in 1937, Chicago Cubs in 1941 and New York Giants in 1956.
Later, after a two decade stretch without a professional team, the Lake Charles Newporters formed as members of the Cotton States League, playing in 1929 and 1930.
[1] The Lake Charles Creoles rebounded from a 30–94 initial season and captured the 1907 Gulf Coast League Championship.
[7] On August 9, 1929, Newporters pitcher Pete Newman pitched a no–hitter against the Vicksburg Hill Billies in a 5–0 victory.
[13] The Skippers were affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds in 1935,[14] Detroit Tigers in 1937 [15] and Chicago Cubs in 1941 while playing as members of the Evangeline League.
[21][22] The Lake Charles Newporters reportedly played home games at American Legion Park.
American Legion Park was located on 3rd street, near Enterprise Avenue in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
[23][24][25] Opening in 1934, Lake Charles minor league teams played home games at the new Legion Field.
[26][27][28] Alvin Dark Stadium at Legion Field is located at 1450 5th Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.