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Saturday, November 6th

IN THE NEWS: The Sporting News publishes the official National League averages, which show King Kelly as the batting champ with a .388 average, 17 points ahead of Cap Anson. The paper previously had printed its own stats showing Anson ahead, .374 to .366.

Thursday, November 11th

IN THE NEWS: The Executive Council of the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players, formed the previous year, meets and chooses officers. John M. Ward is re-elected president, Dan Brouthers vice president, and Tim Keefe secretary-treasurer.

Saturday, November 13th

IN THE NEWS: The official AA batting averages show Dave Orr (.346) edging Bob Caruthers and Guy Hecker, both at .342.

Monday, November 15th

IN THE NEWS: Cincinnati and St. Louis complete the first trade ever of reserved players, the Browns sending Hugh Nicol to the Reds for Jack Boyle and $400.