 It also moved up in rank from Class-D to Class-B, and saw three new arrivals (Peoria Tractors, Quincy Indians, Springfield Senators) as well as multiple departures (Burlington Bees, Cedar Rapids Bunnies, Moline Plowboys, Waterloo Hawks, Dubuque Tigers).The Blue Sox finished in first place and defeated the Islanders four games to one in the playoffs to become league champions.The 1933 Davenport Blue Sox are ranked #58 in the All-time Top 100 teams by MiLB.com.The Blue Sox finished the season 82-32, as Como Cotelle hit .407 and Ed Hall drove in 151 runs

The Rock Island Islanders were the only team to play in the league through its entire 12-year existence.