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4th

After 22 unsuccessful attempts, Cincinnati becomes the first AA team to defeat an NL team, beating Cleveland 5-2.

6th

In the first post-season matchup between AA and NL champions, Cincinnati shuts out Chicago 4-0. The next day Chicago returns the favor by blanking Cincinnati 2-0. At this point Cincinnati, under pressure from the AA, reluctantly cancels the series to avoid expulsion from the league.

14th

Columbus, which will join the AA in 1883, is officially incorporated with $5,000 in capital stock.

28th

The Athletics reveal that in their first AA season they reaped a $22,000 profit, more than any NL team earned. This helps convince the NL that the AA is a viable league.