The Baton Rouge Solons, El Dorado Lions, Henderson Oilers , Jackson Senators, Longview Cannibals, Shreveport Sports and Waco Cubs teams joined the Governors in beginning league play on April 27, 1933.
The Governors were joined by the Henderson Oilers, Jacksonville Jax, Longview Cannibals, Palestine Pals and Paris Pirates in beginning West Dixie League play on April 26, 1934.
[7][8] The Tyler Governors of the West Dixie League ended the 1934 season with a record of 63–62, placing fourth in the final standings.
[10][11] The Governors finished 20.0 games behind first place Jacksonville in the final West Dixie League standings, as no playoffs were held.
[14] Today, Tyler still hosts the East Texas State Fair at the fairgrounds, located at 2112 West Front Street.