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Lawrence–Dumont Stadium

May 01, 2024

Lawrence–Dumont Stadium, previously known as Lawrence Stadium, was a baseball stadium in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was located on the northwest corner of McLean Boulevard and Maple Street, along the west bank of the Arkansas River, in the Delano neighborhood of downtown Wichita. The stadium held 6,400 fans and most recently was the home field of the Wichita Wingnuts independent baseball team from 2008 until 2018,[2][3] and was home to the annual National Baseball Congress World Series from 1935 until 2018.[4]

Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Southwest side of stadium (2009)
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Location within Kansas
Former namesLawrence Stadium (1934–1978)
Address300 S. Sycamore St,
Wichita, Kansas 67213,
United States
LocationBounded by McLean Blvd (east side), Maple St (south side), Sycamore St (west side)
Coordinates37°40′53″N 97°20′45″W / 37.68139°N 97.34583°W / 37.68139; -97.34583
Capacity6,400 (baseball)
12,500 (football)
Field sizeLeft field: 344 ft (105 m)
Center field: 401 ft (122 m)
Right field: 312 ft (95 m)
Construction
Broke groundMarch 4, 1934
Opened1934 (1934)
Renovated2001, 2011
Demolished2018[1]
Tenants
Wichita Aero Commandos (football) 1942
College World Series 1949
Wichita Indians (WL) 1950–1955
Wichita Braves (AA) 1956–1958
Wichita Aeros (AA) 1970–1984
Wichita Pilots/Wranglers (TL) 1987–2007
Wichita Wingnuts (AA) 2008–2018
NBC World Series 1935–2018

The city of Wichita tore down Lawrence-Dumont Stadium to build a new stadium for the Wichita Wind Surge, who relocated from New Orleans in 2020.[5][6] The new stadium is named Riverfront Stadium.

History edit

Previous stadiums edit

Baseball was played at other locations around Wichita in the earlier years. Island Park baseball stadium was built in 1912 on what was then Ackerman Island in the Arkansas River, north of the Douglas Street bridge.[7] Baseball was played there from 1912 to 1933, when the stadium was torn down so the island could be removed to widen the river into one channel.[8]

20th century edit

Charles S. Lawrence, former Wichita mayor (1929,1930,1933,1934) who died on September 20, 1934, after convincing the city to move the stadium and rebuild within the city limits at a location that was known as "Payne's Pasture" (owned by Charles Payne).[9] The construction of the stadium was a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression. The new stadium was named Lawrence Stadium in honor of the former mayor.[10]

Ray "Hap" Dumont had promised to hold semi-pro games in the new ballpark. He paid Satchel Paige $1,000 to bring the Bismarck Churchills to the stadium to play in the first National Baseball Congress Championship.[11][12]

In 1942, Lawrence Stadium was used for American football with the Wichita Aero Commandos, who played eight games at the ballpark. In its football configuration, the stadium was capable of holding 12,500 spectators. The field was also resodded and bleachers were erected.[13][14]

In 1949, the ballpark was the last to host the College World Series before Omaha, Nebraska became its permanent address the following year.

In 1978, it was renamed to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, adding the last name of Raymond "Hap" Dumont, who was a sports writer for The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, sports editor for the Hutchinson News, founder of the National Baseball Congress in 1935, and was instrumental in building Lawrence Stadium in Wichita.[15]

21st century edit

The stadium underwent renovations in 2001 which brought improvements to the stadium sound system, new infield turf, a new outfield fence with tables behind it, and fresh paint to the seating area.

The stadium was again renovated in 2011. It was one of the few stadiums in the world that features a natural grass outfield with an AstroTurf infield. This would change during the April 2011 renovation when the entire field (including the grass outfield) would be replaced with RamTurf. Other changes included all new lights, exterior cosmetic improvements, new infield turf, dugout expansion, and improvements to the concourse areas.

It was home to the Wichita Wranglers minor league baseball team. The Wranglers left Wichita at the end of the 2007 season and moved to Springdale, Arkansas, where the team was renamed the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. The Wichita Wingnuts of the independent American Association most recently played at Lawrence-Dumont.

In November 2018 the stadium was demolished to make room for the new Riverfront Stadium.

See also edit

  • Eck Stadium at Wichita State University (northeast Wichita)

References edit

  1. ^ Woodward, Ted (November 15, 2018). "Wichita: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Reduced to Rubble". KFH (AM). Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "Wingnuts play final game at Lawrence-Dumont". KWCH. September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  3. ^ Douglas, Kendra (September 3, 2018). "Lawrence-Dumont Stadium hosts last home game ever". KSNW. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Barber, Hayden (August 12, 2018). "History made at final NBC World Series in Lawrence-Dumont Stadium". The Wichita Eagle. from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Lefler, Dion (September 6, 2018). "New Orleans pro baseball team planning move to Wichita, mayor says". The Wichita Eagle. from the original on September 6, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "Triple-A baseball will come to Wichita with new downtown stadium". KSNW. September 6, 2018. from the original on September 6, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. ^ 1917 photo of aerial view of downtown Wichita looking east, showing Island Park baseball stadium and Douglas Street bridge on right.
  8. ^ "List of newspaper articles about early Wichita baseball" (PDF). Tihen Notes. Wichita State University Department of Special Collections.
  9. ^ "List of newspaper articles about Payne's Pasture, Payne's Park, Charles Payne" (PDF). Tihen Notes. Wichita State University Department of Special Collections.
  10. ^ "List of newspaper articles about Lawrence Stadium" (PDF). Tihen Notes. Wichita State University Department of Special Collections.
  11. ^ Steiz, Dale (2006). "Lawrence Dumont Stadium History". Wichita's Historic Delano District. Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  12. ^ Lutz, Bob (October 17, 2010). "The night he took on a legend". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  13. ^ "Shifty Southwestern Back Is New Star with Commandos". The Wichita Eagle. September 13, 1942. Retrieved February 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Wichita Aero Parts Pros to Get Chicago Bears Talent". The Wichita Eagle. August 9, 1942. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Raymond "Hap" Dumont, 1975 Inductee, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame".

External links edit

  • Paul's Ballpark Review: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
  • Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Views - Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues
  • Lawrence-Dumont Stadium at "Gallery of the Abandoned"
Historical
  • History: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, Ackerman Island, Payne's Pasture, specialcollections.wichita.edu
  • Photos: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, , Charles Payne, wichitaphotos.org
Events and tenants
Preceded by Host of the AAB All-Star Game
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
2010 		Succeeded by
future

May 01, 2024
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Lawrence Dumont Stadium previously known as Lawrence Stadium was a baseball stadium in Wichita Kansas United States It was located on the northwest corner of McLean Boulevard and Maple Street along the west bank of the Arkansas River in the Delano neighborhood of downtown Wichita The stadium held 6 400 fans and most recently was the home field of the Wichita Wingnuts independent baseball team from 2008 until 2018 2 3 and was home to the annual National Baseball Congress World Series from 1935 until 2018 4 Lawrence Dumont StadiumSouthwest side of stadium 2009 Lawrence Dumont StadiumLocation within KansasFormer namesLawrence Stadium 1934 1978 Address300 S Sycamore St Wichita Kansas 67213 United StatesLocationBounded by McLean Blvd east side Maple St south side Sycamore St west side Coordinates37 40 53 N 97 20 45 W 37 68139 N 97 34583 W 37 68139 97 34583Capacity6 400 baseball 12 500 football Field sizeLeft field 344 ft 105 m Center field 401 ft 122 m Right field 312 ft 95 m ConstructionBroke groundMarch 4 1934Opened1934 1934 Renovated2001 2011Demolished2018 1 TenantsWichita Aero Commandos football 1942 College World Series 1949 Wichita Indians WL 1950 1955 Wichita Braves AA 1956 1958 Wichita Aeros AA 1970 1984 Wichita Pilots Wranglers TL 1987 2007 Wichita Wingnuts AA 2008 2018NBC World Series 1935 2018 The city of Wichita tore down Lawrence Dumont Stadium to build a new stadium for the Wichita Wind Surge who relocated from New Orleans in 2020 5 6 The new stadium is named Riverfront Stadium Contents 1 History 1 1 Previous stadiums 1 2 20th century 1 3 21st century 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editPrevious stadiums edit Baseball was played at other locations around Wichita in the earlier years Island Park baseball stadium was built in 1912 on what was then Ackerman Island in the Arkansas River north of the Douglas Street bridge 7 Baseball was played there from 1912 to 1933 when the stadium was torn down so the island could be removed to widen the river into one channel 8 20th century edit Charles S Lawrence former Wichita mayor 1929 1930 1933 1934 who died on September 20 1934 after convincing the city to move the stadium and rebuild within the city limits at a location that was known as Payne s Pasture owned by Charles Payne 9 The construction of the stadium was a Works Progress Administration WPA project during the Great Depression The new stadium was named Lawrence Stadium in honor of the former mayor 10 Ray Hap Dumont had promised to hold semi pro games in the new ballpark He paid Satchel Paige 1 000 to bring the Bismarck Churchills to the stadium to play in the first National Baseball Congress Championship 11 12 In 1942 Lawrence Stadium was used for American football with the Wichita Aero Commandos who played eight games at the ballpark In its football configuration the stadium was capable of holding 12 500 spectators The field was also resodded and bleachers were erected 13 14 In 1949 the ballpark was the last to host the College World Series before Omaha Nebraska became its permanent address the following year In 1978 it was renamed to Lawrence Dumont Stadium adding the last name of Raymond Hap Dumont who was a sports writer for The Wichita Eagle Beacon sports editor for the Hutchinson News founder of the National Baseball Congress in 1935 and was instrumental in building Lawrence Stadium in Wichita 15 21st century edit The stadium underwent renovations in 2001 which brought improvements to the stadium sound system new infield turf a new outfield fence with tables behind it and fresh paint to the seating area The stadium was again renovated in 2011 It was one of the few stadiums in the world that features a natural grass outfield with an AstroTurf infield This would change during the April 2011 renovation when the entire field including the grass outfield would be replaced with RamTurf Other changes included all new lights exterior cosmetic improvements new infield turf dugout expansion and improvements to the concourse areas It was home to the Wichita Wranglers minor league baseball team The Wranglers left Wichita at the end of the 2007 season and moved to Springdale Arkansas where the team was renamed the Northwest Arkansas Naturals The Wichita Wingnuts of the independent American Association most recently played at Lawrence Dumont In November 2018 the stadium was demolished to make room for the new Riverfront Stadium See also editEck Stadium at Wichita State University northeast Wichita References edit Woodward Ted November 15 2018 Wichita Lawrence Dumont Stadium Reduced to Rubble KFH AM Retrieved December 4 2018 Wingnuts play final game at Lawrence Dumont KWCH September 3 2018 Retrieved September 4 2018 Douglas Kendra September 3 2018 Lawrence Dumont Stadium hosts last home game ever KSNW Retrieved September 4 2018 Barber Hayden August 12 2018 History made at final NBC World Series in Lawrence Dumont Stadium The Wichita Eagle Archived from the original on August 13 2018 Retrieved September 6 2018 Lefler Dion September 6 2018 New Orleans pro baseball team planning move to Wichita mayor says The Wichita Eagle Archived from the original on September 6 2018 Retrieved September 6 2018 Triple A baseball will come to Wichita with new downtown stadium KSNW September 6 2018 Archived from the original on September 6 2018 Retrieved September 6 2018 1917 photo of aerial view of downtown Wichita looking east showing Island Park baseball stadium and Douglas Street bridge on right List of newspaper articles about early Wichita baseball PDF Tihen Notes Wichita State University Department of Special Collections List of newspaper articles about Payne s Pasture Payne s Park Charles Payne PDF Tihen Notes Wichita State University Department of Special Collections List of newspaper articles about Lawrence Stadium PDF Tihen Notes Wichita State University Department of Special Collections Steiz Dale 2006 Lawrence Dumont Stadium History Wichita s Historic Delano District Archived from the original on August 27 2008 Retrieved September 5 2009 Lutz Bob October 17 2010 The night he took on a legend The Wichita Eagle Retrieved July 24 2012 Shifty Southwestern Back Is New Star with Commandos The Wichita Eagle September 13 1942 Retrieved February 3 2022 via Newspapers com Wichita Aero Parts Pros to Get Chicago Bears Talent The Wichita Eagle August 9 1942 Retrieved February 8 2022 via Newspapers com Raymond Hap Dumont 1975 Inductee Kansas Sports Hall of Fame External links editPaul s Ballpark Review Lawrence Dumont Stadium MinorLeagueBallparks com Lawrence Dumont Stadium Views Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues Lawrence Dumont Stadium at Gallery of the Abandoned Historical History Lawrence Dumont Stadium Ackerman Island Payne s Pasture specialcollections wichita edu Photos Lawrence Dumont Stadium Ackerman Island Charles Payne wichitaphotos org Events and tenants Preceded byQuikTrip Park Host of the AAB All Star GameLawrence Dumont Stadium2010 Succeeded byfuture 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