1922-1923 Nebraska State League
In 1922 Beatrice, NE was represented in the short-lived Nebraska State League by the Blues. The league had a split season. The Blue's were 25-28 in the first half and 31-32 in the second half and wound up in 4th place. Ralph Kirchner managed the team until July and Ducky Holmes replaced him for the remainder of the season. The 1923 team wound up in 5th place.
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