1889 – The California League meets and officially awards the pennant to Oakland on the basis of their final day 5 – 4 win over San Francisco. The forfeit is thrown out.

On December 1, 1889 — 1889 – The California League meets and officially awards the pennant to Oakland on the basis of their final day 5 – 4 win over San Francisco. The forfeit is thrown out.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 1
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