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JANUARY
1886

Monday, January 4th

IN THE NEWS: Having waited in vain for the $1,000 check from the Baltimore club, St. Louis owner Chris Von Der Ahe takes $1,000 from Pittsburgh for the rights to Sam Barkley, ignoring the fact that the infielder has already signed with the Orioles.

Saturday, January 16th

IN THE NEWS: Washington is admitted to the National League, bringing the membership up to seven teams.