1927 Danville Veterans: Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League Baseball Champions
The 1927 Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League page from the Reach Official American League Baseball Guide details the final standings and player statistics of that season. Danville emerged as the league champion by narrowly defeating Peoria in a dramatic doubleheader on the last day of the season. T. Smith of Peoria led the batting championship with a .370 average, playing in 34 games. He was followed by Mizeur, who ranked second with a .354 average and led in runs batted in with 128. Other notable players included Menze from Springfield, who tied with Judd of Peoria and Paulson of Danville, each demonstrating strong performance in home runs. The page also features a visual presentation of the Danville team members, emphasizing their status as league champions.