The NHBL consists of two subleagues. The Cormac League (CL) is named in honor of Cormac, the first King of New Hibernia. The Fergus league (FL) is named for King Fergus, the current monarch and great-grandson of Cormac. Both leagues are split into a Northern and Southern division. The teams who finish the regular season with the best record in their division will face off in a best-of-five League Championship playoff round, after which the two league champions will meet in a best-of-seven playoff for the King’s Cup.
Top performers from each league are presented with awards at the conclusion of the postseason. They are:
The Royal Pitching Award for the top pitching performance;
The Royal Batting Award for the top offensive performance;
The Royal Glove Award for the top defensive performance.
Additionally, the most impressive newcomer to the league is awarded the title of Rookie of the Year.
1965 New Hibernian Baseball League
Code:
Cormac League
Northern Division Southern Division
Lewisporte Lumberjacks Labrador City Miners
Gander Aces Clarenville Knights
Cornerbrook Royals Carbonear Caribou
Botwood Sailors Bonavista Privateers
Fergus League
Northern Division Southern Division
New Highlands Highlanders Wabana Steelers
Gambo Dolphins St. John’s Whalers
Dunville Railmen Marystown Oilers
Bishop’s Falls Crusaders Grand Bank Anglers
The NHBL maintains two developmental leagues – NH Reserve League for top prospects and the NH Youth League for players not yet ready to compete at the higher levels. All developmental teams share the nickname and uniforms of the parent club, and play their home games at the big club’s facilities. Often, team owners will treat their fans to single admission double or triple headers, where the minor teams will play before the major league game.