IN THE NEWS: In preparation for the upcoming National Colored Base Ball League (NCBBL) season, the Falls Citys of Louisville sign Al Prater from Detroit and W.S. Purnsley from the Cuban Giants. In addition, they have recently started construction of a 2000-seat park.
IN THE NEWS: The NL franchise in St. Louis is sold to a group from Indianapolis for $12,000, including players. The Maroons will now become the Hoosiers.
IN THE NEWS: The Kansas City Cowboys (NL) go out of business with the sale of its players to the league for $6,000. The club's spot in the league has already been taken by Pittsburgh.