Philadelphia Quakers head for Jacksonville, Florida, for spring training
1889 – The Philadelphia Quakers head for Jacksonville, Florida, for spring training. No other major league clubs will train in the Deep South this season.
1889 – A tour of baseball players led by John Ward stages its first game in Europe, playing in Naples, Italy.
1889 – A tour of baseball players led by John Ward stages its first game in Europe, playing in Naples, Italy.
Warrants are issued in Sacramento, CA for the arrests of Joe Quest, Billy Alvord and Harry Dooms for allegedly jumping their California League contracts
1889 – Warrants are issued in Sacramento, CA for the arrests of Joe Quest, Billy Alvord and Harry Dooms for allegedly jumping their California League contracts. Alvord turns himself in and is released, but the Sacramento club is still seeking the other two players.
The Indianapolis Hoosiers, who have been without a manager since October, finally come to terms with veteran Frank Bancroft to manage them this season.
1889 – The Indianapolis Hoosiers, who have been without a manager since October, finally come to terms with veteran Frank Bancroft to manage them this season.
All-America beats Chicago 10 – 6 in the shadow of the Pyramids outside Cairo
1889 – All-America beats Chicago 10 – 6 in the shadow of the Pyramids outside Cairo, and Cap Anson feels compelled to apologize to the Sphinx for his team’s poor play.
In New York City, workers are dismantling fences at the Polo Grounds to cut a street through the property
1889 – In New York City, workers are dismantling fences at the Polo Grounds to cut a street through the property, leaving the New York Giants without a home for the coming season.
Joe Hornung is released because of unruly tongue
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.”
1889 – Facing over $30,000 in debts, the Indianapolis Hoosiers go bankrupt and surrender their franchise to the National League.
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 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…
1889 – The Spalding Baseball Tourists play their final game in Australia, with the Chicagos winning, 5 – 0.
1889 – The Spalding Baseball Tourists play their final game in Australia, with the Chicagos winning, 5 – 0.
