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Their fans were also among the circuit's most volatile: in July 1939, a disputed loss to the visiting Jeanerette Blues left two umpires assaulted, one struck by a pop bottle thrown from the stands, the other hit from behind with a baseball bat. The Rice Birds disbanded mid-season on July 23, 1941, and Rayne did not field a team when the league's final 1942 season collapsed in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evangeline League was a Class D minor league (Class C from 1949) that operated primarily in southern and central Louisiana from 1934 through 1957, with a wartime pause from 1943 through 1945. Named for the Acadian folk heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 epic poem, the league was nicknamed the \"Pepper Sauce League\" or the \"Tabasco Circuit\" by fans and sportswriters, a nod to the Cajun country setting and the volatile brand of baseball played there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro Baseball Revival celebrates historic baseball teams with unique apparel, honoring their legacy and bringing history to one-of-a-kind clothing with our old school retro baseball tees from defunct Minor League Baseball teams. All of our high quality apparel is designed, printed, and shipped within the USA. This collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of historic minor league teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide: True to size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade with medium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd² (180 g\/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. 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