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JANUARY
1895

Monday, January 14th

IN THE NEWS: Baltimore's grandstand burns to the ground.

Friday, January 25th

IN THE NEWS: Cap Anson notes that "nobody likes to see a play made with the aid of gloves." He is of the opinion that only catchers should be permitted the luxury of wearing gloves.

Saturday, January 26th

IN THE NEWS: Baseball officials discuss the possibility of reinstating the old pitcher's distance. They are dismayed by the explosion of offense, which resulted in "long drawn out and uninteresting contests…. Besides the brainy pitcher of former days would be given another chance to display his ability in the science of the game."