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7th

Providence loses the NL lead permanently with a 6-4 defeat by Boston, while Cleveland beats Buffalo 5-2. For the 2nd straight season Providence holds the NL lead for more than twice as many days as any other team but does not win the pennant.

20th

After the Eclipse-Allegheny game, Allegheny players Billy Taylor, Mike Mansell, and George Creamer are each fined $100 and suspended indefinitely for drunkenness.

21st

In the most decisive shutout in ML history, Philadelphia routs Providence 28-0.