9th

Pete Browning signs with Louisville for $1,600. Browning also delivers a signed pledge of abstinence sworn out before a local judge.

15th

Invited to the White House, the Chicago and All-America squads meet with new President Benjamin Harrison. Harrison proves to be quite a baseball fan and would attend many Washington games during his term in office.

24th

Opening Day in the NL. The New York Giants open their season in Jersey City's Oakland Park, losing to Boston 8-7 before a crowd of 3,042. After just one more game in Jersey City, the Giants would relocate at the Mets' old grounds in Staten Island.

29th

The New York Giants play and win their first game 4-2 at St. George Grounds on Staten Island. This picturesque park, home of the AA Mets in 1886 and 1887, houses the Giants and a production of the play Nero. The RF is obliged to play out on top of the stage platform, necessitating the use of rubber-soled shoes in wet weather.