Reportedly a group of 10 local businessmen, including Tim Murcheson, led an effort to the apply to the Tobacco State League for membership.
Lumberton Mayor “Rom” A. Hedgpeth addressed the 3,000 fans in attendance before the games.
Playing in the eight–team league, Lumberton ended the regular season with a 71–49 record under manager Red Lucas.
[5][6] In 1948, the Lumberton Cubs continued play as members of the Class D level Tobacco State League.
The Cubs ended the regular season in seventh place with an 55–81 record, playing under manager Charles Jamin.
The Auctioneers finished the regular season with a record of 75–61, playing under managers Red Lucas and Jim Guinn.
Lumberton finished 6.5 games behind the first place Dunn-Erwin Twins in the regular season standings.
Alexander led six other judges in picking the winner, and the Lumberton "Auctioneers" was chosen.
[3] In their final season, the 1950 Lumberton Auctioneers won the Tobacco State League pennant.
Led by manager John Streza, Lumberton proceeded to the playoffs, losing to the Rockingham Eagles 4 games to 2.