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The 1914 Champaign
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Champaign and the team abided by the law, which affected revenues. Tickets were $ 0.25 and every Wednesday home game was "Ladies Day."
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was reflected in the league standings with the
Velvets finishing behind the Clinton Champs (74–55), and Pekin Celestials (72–55), with the Velvets ahead of the Canton Chinks (60–62), Lincoln Abes (59–64) and Taylorville Christians (47–82).
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Velvets placed second in the Illinois–Missouri League final standings. The Velvets finished 5.0 games behind the champion Lincoln Abes. Champaign had a 53–32 record, playing the season under manager Blackie Wilson.
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from 1911 to 1914, winning the 1914 league championship.
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