Lexington Reds

From 1922 to 1924, Lexington teams played exclusively as members of the Class D level Blue Grass League.

The Lexington Reds and Studebakers teams hosted minor league home games at Stivers Park.

[2][3][4] Following the demise of the minor league Colts, the Lexington "Reds" began play as a semi-professional team for multiple seasons.

"[7][8] The Cynthiana Merchants, Maysville Cardinals, Mount Sterling Essex, Paris Bourbons and Winchester Dodgers teams joined Lexington in beginning league play on April 23, 1922.

[9][4] Beginning play in the 1922 Blue Grass League, the Reds finished in a last place tie in the regular season standings.

[10] The final three games were forfeited after team owner Jesse Morton sold players who were popular with teammates and fans.

"[17] The name change occurred after team owner Jesse Morton reached a sponsorship agreement with a local car dealership.

With a record of 43–50 under managers Jesse Young and Jim Viox in the four–team Blue Grass League, Lexington finished 7.5 games behind the first place Paris Boosters.