1883 – The Olympic Town-Ball Club of Philadelphia, PA, the nation’s oldest ball club, celebrates its 50th anniversary.
1883 – The Olympic Town-Ball Club of Philadelphia, PA, the nation’s oldest ball club, celebrates its 50th anniversary.
In a Northwestern League meeting, Peoria moves to ban black players in order to prevent Toledo from playing star catcher Moses Fleetwood Walker. After an “exciting discussion” the motion is withdrawn and Walker is allowed to play.
1883 – In a Northwestern League meeting, Peoria moves to ban black players in order to prevent Toledo from playing star catcher Moses Fleetwood Walker. After an “exciting discussion” the motion is withdrawn and Walker is allowed to play.
The New York Grammar School League is formed.
1883 – The New York Grammar School League is formed. Only “regular attendees” will be permitted to play in the 14-team league.
1883 – Both of the New York Major League clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds. Their fields will be separated by an 8-foot fence.
1883 – Both of the New York Major League clubs will play simultaneously at the Polo Grounds. Their fields will be separated by an 8-foot fence.
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 – 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.
James H. Dudley initiates discussion concerning the formation of a black league with teams from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Richmond
1882 – James H. Dudley, manager of a top black club in Richmond, VA, initiates discussion concerning the formation of a black league with teams from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Richmond. On February 10, 1883, Pittsburgh manager W.C. Lee expresses interest in the plan, but nothing comes of it.
Abraham Mills is elected president of the National League.
1882 – Abraham Mills is elected president of the National League. The league replaces the Troy Trojans and Worcester Ruby Legs with the New York Gothams and Philadelphia Quakers, respectively.
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.
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.
The Eclipse score 6 runs in the bottom of the 12th to defeat the Athletics‚ 10 – 5.
On June 10, 1882 The Eclipse score 6 runs in the bottom of the 12th to defeat the Athletics‚ 10 – 5.
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.
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.
