1882 – At its first annual convention, the American Association establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in major league history. Previously, the National League and AA umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.

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1882 – At its first annual convention, the American Association establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in major league history. Previously, the National League and AA umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.

1882 – John O’Rourke wins a $205 settlement from the Boston Red Caps for salary payments due him in November of 1880. O’Rourke will play for the New York Metropolitans next season.

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1882 – John O’Rourke wins a $205 settlement from the Boston Red Caps for salary payments due him in November of 1880. O’Rourke will play for the New York Metropolitans next season.

Louisville hurler Tony Mullane becomes the first major leaguer to pitch both left- and right-handed in the same game
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Louisville hurler Tony Mullane becomes the first major leaguer to pitch both left- and right-handed in the same game

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Louisville hurler Tony Mullane, without wearing a fielder’s glove, pitches with both arms in an American Association game against the Orioles. The natural right-hander’s ambidextrous efforts are to little avail when the home team defeats the Eclipse at Baltimore’s Newington Park.

Galvin Pud
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The Buffalo Bisons were in Providence to play the Grays. Pitcher Pud Galvin was listed as batting eighth for the Bisons with Tom Dolan in the ninth spot in the order. In the second inning, Dolan batted in Galvin’s spot and singled. Umpire Joe Quinn called Galvin out but allowed the single to stand. The Grays won the contest, 15-7.

ByTom

The Buffalo Bisons were in Providence to play the Grays. Pitcher Pud Galvin was listed as batting eighth for the Bisons with Tom Dolan in the ninth spot in the order. In the second inning, Dolan batted in Galvin’s spot and singled. Umpire Joe Quinn called Galvin out but allowed the single to stand. The Grays won the contest, 15-7.

1882 – A fence has been erected on the Recreation Ground in San Francisco which forces the left fielder “to play over the fence, causing the players much inconvenience.”

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1882 – A fence has been erected on the Recreation Ground in San Francisco which forces the left fielder “to play over the fence, causing the players much inconvenience.”

In retaliation for the “theft” of Sam Wise and Dasher Troy by the National League, the American Association creates a loophole allowing all players either blacklisted or expelled by the NL to join AA clubs after appealing to a special commission.

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In retaliation for the “theft” of Sam Wise and Dasher Troy by the National League, the American Association creates a loophole allowing all players either blacklisted or expelled by the NL to join AA clubs after appealing to a special commission.

1882 – The Kentucky Legislature modifies a recently-passed law which inadvertently prohibited the playing of baseball games in the commonwealth.

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1882 – The Kentucky Legislature modifies a recently-passed law which inadvertently prohibited the playing of baseball games in the commonwealth.