January 1889 – This Day In Baseball

Joe Hornung is released because of unruly tongue

ByTom January 29, 1889January 28, 2024

1889 – Veteran outfielder Joe Hornung is released by the Boston Beaneaters after eight years with that club. According to The Sporting News, “Ubbo’s unruly tongue was the principal cause of his release.”

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1889 – Facing over $30,000 in debts, the Indianapolis Hoosiers go bankrupt and surrender their franchise to the National League.

ByTom January 22, 1889October 18, 2019

1889 – Facing over $30,000 in debts, the Indianapolis Hoosiers go bankrupt and surrender their franchise to the National League.

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1889 Milwaukee Brewers baseball team of the Western Association

ByTom January 12, 1889October 21, 2023

1889 Milwaukee Brewers baseball team of the Western Association. Players pictured include Billy Klusman, Ed Keas, Joseph Herr, Tom Morrissey, George McVey, Billy Nash, Luke(?) Schildknecht, Bobby Lowe, William Fuller, William Shenkel, Ezra Sutton, Gus Alberts, William Crossley, Tom Poorman, Clark Griffith, and Lynn Mills. Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED…

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1889 – The Spalding Baseball Tourists play their final game in Australia, with the Chicagos winning, 5 – 0.

ByTom January 4, 1889October 21, 2023

1889 – The Spalding Baseball Tourists play their final game in Australia, with the Chicagos winning, 5 – 0.

Month: January 1889

Joe Hornung is released because of unruly tongue

1889 – Facing over $30,000 in debts, the Indianapolis Hoosiers go bankrupt and surrender their franchise to the National League.

1889 Milwaukee Brewers baseball team of the Western Association

1889 – The Spalding Baseball Tourists play their final game in Australia, with the Chicagos winning, 5 – 0.

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