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Caruthersville with an 18–10 record and became the "Caruthersville Pilots." Caruthersville became an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, a partnership that continued for the duration of the franchise. Playing in two cities, the West Plains/Caruthersville team won the 1936 league
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