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In 1911, the McPherson Merry Macks played their final season, as the Kansas State League folded during the season. On July 11, 1911, the Kansas State League folded and McPherson Merry Macks ended the season with a record of 31–28. The league reportedly disbanded due to crop failures and drought. When
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The McPherson Merry Macks' hosted home minor league games at the County Fair
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Continuing play as members of the 1910 Kansas State League, the McPherson Merry Macks placed second in the eight–team league. The Merry Macks finished the season with a record of 59–52, playing under manager
Charles Conklin. The Merry Macks finished 11.0 games behind the first place Hutchinson Salt
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In their first season of Kansas State League play, the 1909 McPherson Merry Macks finished in third place. McPherson ended the season with a 59–37 record, playing under managers Earl
Burgess, Andy Clawson and Charles Taylor. In a close race, the Merry Macks finished 1.0 game behind the first place
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Hutchinson Salt Packers in the final Kansas State League standings. The league held no playoffs. Jasper Hainsey of the McPherson Merry Macks scored 66 runs to lead the Kansas State League.
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