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2nd

The new Detroit club begins practice games by beating Princeton University 7-2. Manager Frank Bancroft has lined up a full schedule of preseason games, considered something of an innovation.

11th

The Eastern Association is organized to link independent clubs in a loose pennant race. The clubs include the Nationals, the Mets, Atlantics, Athletics, New Yorks, Quicksteps (of NY), and New Bostons.

22nd

Horace Phillips loses his litigation against Hop Bitter owner A. S. Soule stemming from last year's disappearance with club funds and is ordered to repay $1,463.

28th

With P George Bradley already sidelined by pneumonia, Detroit signs Will White to a 30-day contract, hoping Bradley will be healthy in a month.

30th

The NL season opens with games in Worcester and Chicago.