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5th

Cap Anson is called out for walking back to his base after a foul ball, instead of running, as the rule specifies. This rule will be amended at the end of the season.

10th

Approximately 1,000 people watch the first Chicago home game for free from a nearby viaduct. Chicago officials will attempt to eliminate this "unfair opportunity to beat the gate."

13th

NL players are told that next season they will not be required to wear the uniforms known as "clown costumes," with different color combinations for each position.

16th

The scheduled Cincinnati-Allegheny game is switched to Cincinnati because of floods in Pittsburgh.

27th

After breaking his finger in a game against the Metropolitans, Philadelphia IF Mike Moynahan has the finger amputated at the first joint. He will play in the AA for Philadelphia for 2 years before retiring.