The Warsaw "Red Sox" began play as members of the eight–team Class D level Tobacco State League.
Marriner was reported to be president of the Warsaw Red Sox, with Arthur Apple serving as vice–president and business manager.
[5][6][7] In 1948, the Warsaw Red Sox continued play as members of the Class D level Tobacco State League.
[8] The Reds ended the regular season in fifth place with a 71–67 record, playing under managers Sam Gibson and Verne Blackwell.
[9][7][10] The Warsaw Red Sox folded following the 1948 season and were replaced by the Fayetteville Scotties franchise in 1949 Tobacco State League play.