 In its inaugural campaign, the six-team Southern League consisted of the Asheville Tourists, Birmingham Barons, Charlotte Hornets, Chattanooga Lookouts, Columbus Confederate Yankees, Knoxville Smokies, Lynchburg White Sox, and Macon Peaches.Sam C. Smith, previously president of the SALLY League, served as its president.From 1967 to 1969, the league was reduced to six teams.