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Wednesday, December 5th

IN THE NEWS: Columbus is admitted to the AA to replace Cleveland.

Thursday, December 6th

IN THE NEWS: The AA votes against adopting the National League's salary classification system, to the surprise of the press and the delight of the Brotherhood.

Monday, December 10th

IN THE NEWS: The Tourists play in Auckland, NZ, during a brief stopover.

Saturday, December 15th

IN THE NEWS: The Tourists play their first game in Australia, drawing a crowd of 5,500 in Sydney.

Monday, December 17th

IN THE NEWS: Former Detroit players Deacon White and Jack Rowe purchase a controlling interest in the minor league Buffalo club. Though their reserve rights have been sold to Pittsburgh, both men announce plans to play in Buffalo next year.

Friday, December 28th

IN THE NEWS: The Cuban Giants, the top colored team in the nation, announces its plans for 1889: Monday and Saturday games at Elysian Field in Hoboken, Wednesdays and Fridays in Trenton; and Sundays at Long Island Grounds in Maspeth, Queens.