Papers are served on Charles Buffinton and Bill Hallman for allegedly breaking their contracts with Philadelphia (National League). This will be the first of many battles between the Players League and NL.

On December 20, 1889 — Papers are served on Charles Buffinton and Bill Hallman for allegedly breaking their contracts with Philadelphia (National League). This will be the first of many battles between the Players League and NL.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 20

SABR Games Project

National Pastime December 20

National Pastime December 20

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet