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FEBRUARY
1886

Friday, February 5th

IN THE NEWS: The patent dispute between Thayer & Wright and A.G. Spalding & Brothers goes to court in Chicago. Thayer is the Harvard pitcher who claimed to have invented the catcher's mask, while G. Wright and Spalding are former teammates on the champion Boston Red Stockings. In the eventual settlement, Thayer's claims will be upheld and he will receive a royalty on masks sold from Spalding's company. Spalding will buy out many rivals on his way to establishing a monopoly in the sporting goods business.

Tuesday, February 9th

IN THE NEWS: Kansas City is admitted to the National League on a one-year trial basis.

Sunday, February 21st

IN THE NEWS: Close to 8,000 fans jam the little ball park in Havana to see the home team beat Almendares, 9–5, to win the Cuban Championship.

Wednesday, February 24th

IN THE NEWS: Kansas City hires 30-year-old Dave Rowe to manage the Cowboys.

Saturday, February 27th

IN THE NEWS: The Cincinnati AA club is sold by Aaron Stern to Louis Huack, a wealthy brewer and banker.