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FEBRUARY
1890

Saturday, February 1st

IN THE NEWS: The National League Schedule Committee meets in Pittsburgh and decides on a schedule, but for security reasons does not release it. Pittsburgh NL president Nimick comments that "if I had my way, I would duplicate all the home games of the Brotherhood clubs." Hence the reason for security.

Monday, February 17th

IN THE NEWS: New York National League officials fail in an effort to woo star player and Brotherhood officer Buck Ewing to rejoin the Giants. Although he has rejected an offer reported at $33,000 for three years, Ewing is later accused by some players of spying for the NL.