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The Washington Browns were a minor league baseball team from Washington, Indiana, that played in the Class C Central League in 1897.
Team history
On January 18, 1897, the Washington Browns were formed as a charter member of the Class C Central League. Joining the Browns in the six-team league were the Cairo Egyptians, Evansville Brewers, Nashville Centennials, Paducah Little Colonels, and Terre Haute Hottentots. Washington's uniforms were brown and red.
Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Browns were in third place with a 32–31 (.508) record.
References
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