[2] Portsmouth joined the Lima Terriers, Marion Cubs, Muncie Reds, Newark Yankees, Richmond Braves, Springfield Giants and Zanesville Dodgers in beginning league play on May 15, 1948.
[4] Portsmouth finished a mere 0.5 game behind the first place Zanesville Dodgers in the final standings.
Playing under manager Homer Cox, Portsmouth placed first in the regular season standings with a 81–58 record.
Walter Van Grofski served as manager, as Portsmouth finished 42.5 games behind the first place Marion Red Sox.
[17] The ballpark was constructed in 1935 and is still in use today, as home to the Shawnee State Bears collegiate team.