1889 – The Philadelphia National League club releases union activists George Wood and Dan Casey. Meanwhile, the Boston club announces the purchase of the entire Western Association champion Omaha team for 1890. This latter deal will not actually take place.

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On September 27, 1889 — 1889 – The Philadelphia National League club releases union activists George Wood and Dan Casey. Meanwhile, the Boston club announces the purchase of the entire Western Association champion Omaha team for 1890. This latter deal will not actually take place.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 26
National Pastime September 27
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game