Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.

Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.

1889 – On Thanksgiving Day, Boston (National League) opens a California tour with an 8 – 3 win over San Francisco before a crowd of 7,000.

1889 – On Thanksgiving Day, Boston (National League) opens a California tour with an 8 – 3 win over San Francisco before a crowd of 7,000.