The following are the baseball events of the year 1888 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1888 ( MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
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Champions
- World Series: New York Giants 6, St. Louis Browns 4
- National League: New York Giants
- American Association: St. Louis Browns
Major League Baseball final standings
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| New York Giants | 84 | 47 | . Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year First Negro League Baseball All-Star Game. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals Awards and honors League Headline Event of the Year Murderers' Row lead New York Yankees to World Series victory Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Negro League World Series: Chicago Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Champions World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors League Champions World Series: New York Giants over New York Yankees (4-0-1 Statistical Leaders Major Headline Events of the Year First Radio broadcast of the World Series. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Brooklyn Robins (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics (4-0 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over New York Giants (4-3-1 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-0-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions American League: Boston Red Sox National League: New York Giants MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League: Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Cleveland Spiders, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Boston Reds Major League Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings Major League Baseball final standings Statistical Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Chicago White Stockings, albeit disputed by Mutual of New York Part of the History of baseball series Champions National Association of Base Ball Players Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Baseball World Series - New York NL defeats St Louis AA 6 games to 4 The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 641 | -- |
| Chicago White Stockings | 77 | 58 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 570 | 9 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 69 | 61 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 531 | 14. 5 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 70 | 64 | . 522 | 15. 5 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 68 | 63 | . The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. 519 | 16 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 66 | 68 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 493 | 19. 5 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 50 | 85 | . Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. 370 | 36 |
| Washington Nationals | 48 | 86 | . The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889 358 | 37. 5 |
American Association final standings
| American Association | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| St. Louis Browns | 92 | 43 | . This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 681 | -- |
| Brooklyn Bridegrooms | 88 | 52 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 629 | 6. 5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 81 | 52 | . This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team 609 | 10 |
| Cincinnati Red Stockings | 80 | 54 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 597 | 11. 5 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 57 | 80 | . The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. 416 | 36 |
| Cleveland Blues | 50 | 82 | . The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. 379 | 40. 5 |
| Louisville Colonels | 48 | 57 | . The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 356 | 44 |
| Kansas City Cowboys | 43 | 89 | . The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century 326 | 47. 5 |
Statistical leaders
National League Statistical Leaders
| National League | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Cap Anson CHC | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 344 | |
| HR | Jimmy Ryan CHC | 16 | |
| RBI | Cap Anson CHC | 84 | |
| Wins | Tim Keefe NYG | 35 | |
| ERA | Tim Keefe NYG | 1. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 74 | |
| Strikeouts | Tim Keefe NYG | 335 | |
American Association Statistical Leaders
| American Association | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Tip O'Neill STL | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 335 | |
| HR | John Reilly CIN | 13 | |
| RBI | John Reilly CIN | 103 | |
| Wins | Silver King STL | 45 | |
| ERA | Silver King STL | 1. John Good "Long John" Reilly ( October 5 1858 - May 31 1937) was an American First baseman in Major League The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA John Good "Long John" Reilly ( October 5 1858 - May 31 1937) was an American First baseman in Major League The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig in St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig in St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 64 | |
| Strikeouts | Ed Seward PHA | 272 | |
Notable seasons
Events
January-March
- January 2 - Fred Dunlap signs a contract paying him a $5,000 salary and a $2,000 signing bonus. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Ed Seward (born June 29, 1867 in Cleveland Ohio - June 30, 1947) is a former professional baseball player who played Pitcher This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Frederick C Dunlap ( May 21, 1859 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 1, 1902 in Philadelphia nicknamed "Sure It is the largest contract ever given to a player to-date.
- January 17 - The Kansas City Cowboys are admitted to the American Association. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- January 27 - The Brooklyn Bridegrooms keep 5 players from the New York Metropolitans that they purchased last October and sell the rest, plus 4 of their own players, to the Kansas City Cowboys for $7,000. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century
- February 2 - The Indianapolis Hoosiers announce that they will have 42 private boxes on top of their new grandstand. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. The boxes will only be available to season subscribers.
- March 2 - The National League reverts back to its original policy of a . Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 50¢ admission price with no concessions given to individual clubs.
- March 5 - The American Association votes to adopt the use of turnstiles at all parks in order to better control entry into games. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
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July-September
- July 4 - Albert Spalding, president of the Chicago White Stockings, has 2 ticket speculators arrested and jailed after they violate a city ordinance that prohibits the selling of tickets on the street. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Albert Goodwill Spalding ( Byron, Illinois September 2 1850 &ndash September 9 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- July 7 - Dave Foutz of the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, former popular player with the St. Louis Browns, is carried off of the field by Browns fans after he gets the game-winning hit for Brooklyn in a game held in St. Louis. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death David Luther Foutz ( September 7, 1856 - March 5, 1897) was a pitcher for the Saint Louis Browns of the American Association The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- July 13 - The Pittsburgh Alleghenys shut out the Boston Beaneaters in both games of a double-header, the first such occurrence in major league history. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- July 14 - Adonis Terry tells his teammates that he heard Kansas City Cowboys manager Sam Barkley order substitute umpire Jim Donahue, who was the Cowboys regular catcher, to call a Bridegroom runner out in the 9th inning of a 5-4 game. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. William H "Adonis" Terry ( August 7 1864 &ndash February 24 1915) was an American Major League Baseball player Samuel E Barkley ( May 24 1858 &ndash April 20 1912) was an American Major League Baseball Second baseman. James Augustus "Jim" Donahue ( January 8 1862 &ndash April 19, 1935) was an American Major League Baseball player The Grooms walked off the field in protest‚ forfeiting the game, resulting in a 9-0 score.
- July 17 - Tommy McCarthy of the St. Louis Browns goes 5-5 at the plate to go along with 6 stolen bases in a game in which the Browns steal 15 bases in all. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Thomas Francis Michael "Tommy" McCarthy ( July 24 1863 &ndash August 5 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- July 26 - Ed Seward of the Philadelphia Athletics pitches a no-hitter in a 12-2 over the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Ed Seward (born June 29, 1867 in Cleveland Ohio - June 30, 1947) is a former professional baseball player who played Pitcher This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
- July 28 - Jimmy Ryan of the Chicago White Stockings hits for the cycle and pitches 7 innings in relief in a 21-17 win over the Detroit Wolverines. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. Ryan becomes the first player to hit for the cycle and pitch in the same game.
- July 31 - Gus Weyhing of the Philadelphia Athletics pitches a no-hitter against the Kansas City Cowboys for the second no-hitter by an Athletics pitcher in 5 games. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently August "Gus" Weyhing ( September 29, 1866 – September 4, 1955) was a Pitcher for nine professional Baseball This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century
- July 31 - "Sliding" Billy Hamilton makes his major league debut with the Kansas City Cowboys. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently William Robert "Sliding Billy" Hamilton (b February 16, 1866, d The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century
- August 7 - The American Association votes to allow teams to lower ticket prices to . Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 25¢ and changes the gate guarantee for the visiting team from a percentage to a flat $130.
- August 10 - Tim Keefe of the New York Giants wins his 19th consecutive game, setting a new major league record. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- August 21 - The Detroit Wolverines blow a 2-0 lead by committing 6 errors in the final 2 innings to lose their 16th game in a row. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan.
- August 22 - Silver King of the St. Louis Browns loses a no-hitter in the 9th inning when 2 Browns outfielders let an easy fly ball drop between them. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig in St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- August 22 - The Indianapolis Hoosiers attempt to play a "night" game at dusk by using natural-gas lights. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana.
- August 29 - Joe Quinn makes his first game as a Boston Beaneater a memorable one by homering in the bottom of the 9th to give Boston a 2-1 win over 30 game winner Tim Keefe. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Timothy John "Tim" Keefe ( January 1 1857 &ndash April 23 1933) was an American pitcher in Major League
- September 6 - The Indianapolis Hoosiers try again to play an evening game with the use of natural-gas lights. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. Unable to generate adequate lighting to play, the Hoosiers drop the idea for good.
- September 7 - Dick Johnston of the Boston Beaneaters leads off the game with a home run for the 2nd straight game. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Richard Frederick Johnston ( April 6, 1863 in Kingston New York; died April 4, 1934 in Detroit Michigan) was a 19th
- September 12 - The New York Giants are forced to forfeit their game with the Chicago White Stockings when they have no available substitutes to replace the injured Buck Ewing in the 5th inning. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. William "Buck" Ewing ( October 17, 1859 – October 20, 1906) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player and
- September 15 - Ed Morris of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys pitches his 4th consecutive shutout, setting a National League record that will stand until 1968. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. For the 20th century baseball pitcher see Ed Morris. For other uses see Edward Morris (disambiguation. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit
- September 18 - Ben Sanders of the Philadelphia Quakers loses his perfect game with 1 out in the 9th inning when he allows a single to the Chicago White Stockings pitcher Gus Krock, a . Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Alexander Bennett "Ben" Sanders ( February 16 1865 &ndash August 29 1930) was an American Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 164 career hitter.
- September 27 - Ed "Cannonball" Crane pitches a 7-inning no-hitter for the New York Giants in their 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889
October-December
- October 1 - With darkness looming, the Indianapolis Hoosiers score 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning to take a 4-2 lead over the Washington Nationals when Washington catcher Connie Mack suddenly develops an "injury" to his finger. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889 Cornelius Alexander Mack ( December 22, 1862 – February 8, 1956) born Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, was an American The delay causes the game to be called because of darkness with the score reverting back to the last completed inning, resulting in a 2-1 Washington victory.
- October 3 - The New York Giants and the St. Louis Browns each clinch their respective league pennants. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 5 - Pud Galvin of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys becomes the first pitcher to record 300 career wins with a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople James Francis "Pud" Galvin ( December 25, 1856 &ndash March 7, 1902) an American professional Baseball The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889
- October 13 - The National League season comes to a close with the champion New York Giants setting a league attendance record by drawing 305,000 fans for the season. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 16 - Rumours abound of the Detroit Wolverines dropping out of the National League and being replaced by the Cleveland Blues of the American Association after they sell star players Sam Thompson, Dan Brouthers and 30 game winner Pete Conway. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Samuel Luther Thompson ( March 5, 1860 - November 7, 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player Dennis Joseph "Dan" Brouthers (ˈbruːθərz (May 8 1858 – August 2 1932 was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball whose career spanned
- October 16 - The World Series opens with the New York Giants beating the St. Louis Browns 2-1. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 17 - The Browns even the series by taking a 3-0 victory over the Giants. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 18 - New York wins Game 3 4-2 over the Browns. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 19 - New York takes a 3-1 series advantage with a 6-3 win over St. Louis. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 20 - The Giants score 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to take a 6-4 victory and a 4-1 lead in the series. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 22 - New York wins again in Game 6 by a score of 12-5. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 24 - The Browns get a must-win by scoring 4 in the 8th to beat the Giants 7-5. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- October 25 - The New York Giants clinch the series with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Browns. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The final 2 games will be played for revenue purposes with St. Louis winning both contests for an overall series result of 6 games to 4 in favor of the Giants.
- November 20 - The Joint Rules Committee reduces the number of balls needed for a walk to 4. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, With the 4 ball, 3 strike at-bat and overhand pitching rules now in place, baseball in 1889 will be played very similar to the game of today. Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants
- November 21 - The National League formally admits the Cleveland Blues from the American Association. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Blues are the 2nd team to leave the AA for the NL, following the Pittsburgh Alleghenys who made the switch after the 1886 season. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings
- November 22 - The National League adopts a 5-tier salary structure based on a player's on-field abilities and off-field personal habits, with the salary scale ranging from $1,500-2,500 in each tier. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players is incensed by the classification system and it will be the impetus for the organization of the Players League in 1890. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms
- November 23 - The World Champion New York Giants announce the sale of star player and leader of The Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players, John Montgomery Ward, to the Washington Nationals for $12,000. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. John Montgomery Ward ( March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925) was a 19th century Major League Baseball star pitcher, Shortstop The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889 The deal will fall through after Ward refuses to abide by the sale.
- December 5 - The Columbus Solons are admitted to the American Association to replace the departed Cleveland Blues. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The Columbus Solons were a baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891 This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio.
Births
January-April
- January 5 - Rube Foster
- January 10 - Del Pratt
- January 24 - Pinch Thomas
- March 4 - Jeff Pfeffer
- March 17 - Ed Klepfer
- April 4 - Tris Speaker
- April 9 - Hippo Vaughn
- April 18 - Duffy Lewis
- April 18 - Tommy McMillan
- April 26 - Ray Caldwell
- April 26 - Olaf Henriksen
- April 29 - Ernie Johnson
May-August
- May 4 - Ralph Pond
- May 15 - Steve Yerkes
- May 23 - Zack Wheat
- June 29 - Bobby Veach
- July 1 - Ben Taylor
- July 2 - Grover Hartley
- July 12 - Harry Krause
- July 19 - Ed Sweeney
- August 6 - Hy Gunning
- August 10 - Charlie Hartman
- August 15 - Ben Van Dyke
- August 17 - Vince Molyneaux
- August 31 - Wally Rehg
September-December
- September 6 - Red Faber
- September 8 - Joe Giannini
- September 10 - Marty Krug
- September 15 - Jean Dubuc
- September 19 - Ralph Young
- October 26 - Dick Hoblitzel
- October 29 - Earl Yingling
- November 10 - Ben Hunt
- December 5 - Ed Porray
- December 11 - Fred Toney
- December 20 - Fred Merkle
Deaths
- February 5 - Martin Powell, 31, first baseman with a . Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. George "Rube" Foster ( January 5, 1888 in Lehigh Oklahoma - March 1, 1976 in Bokoshe Oklahoma) was a former Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Derrill Burnham "Del" Pratt ( January 10, 1888 in Walhalla, South Carolina – September 30, 1977 in Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Chester David Thomas ( January 24, 1888 - December 24, 1953) was a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball who played from Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Edward Joseph Pfeffer ( March 4, 1888 - August 15, 1972) born in Seymour Illinois was a Pitcher for the St Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Edward Lloyd Klepfer, who was commonly known as "Big Ed" is a former Major League Baseball Spitball Pitcher who played for the New York Highlanders Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Tristram E Speaker ( April 4, 1888 - December 8, 1958) nicknamed “Spoke” (a play on his last name and “Grey Eagle” (for his prematurely Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) James Leslie "Hippo" Vaughn ( April 9 1888 - May 29 1966) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. George Edward "Duffy" Lewis ( April 18, 1888 - June 17, 1979) born in San Francisco California, was a Left fielder Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Thomas Law McMillan (born April 18, 1888, in Pittston Pennsylvania &ndash died July 15, 1966, in Orlando Florida) was Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Raymond Benjamin Caldwell, ( April 26 1888 &ndash August 17 1967) was an American major league Pitcher from Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Olaf Henriksen ( April 26, 1888 – October 7, 1962) is the only Danish -born person ever to play in Major League Baseball Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Ralph Benjamin Pond ( May 4, 1888 - September 8, 1947) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Stephen Douglas (Steve Yerkes ( May 15, 1888 - January 31, 1971) was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Zachariah Davis "Zack" Wheat ( May 23, 1888 &ndash March 11, 1972) nicknamed "Buck" was an American Major Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Robert Hayes "Bobby" Veach ( June 29, 1888 - August 7, 1945) was an American Left fielder in Major League "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Grover Allen Hartley ( July 2, 1888 - October 19, 1964) was a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Harry William "Hal" Krause ( July 12, 1888 - October 23, 1940) is a former professional Baseball player. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Edward Francis Sweeney ( July 19, 1888 - July 4 1947) was a Major League Baseball Catcher who played for the New York Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Hyland Gunning ( August 6, 1888 - March 28, 1975) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Charles Otto Hartman ( August 10, 1888 - October 22, 1960) was a Left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Benjamin Harrison Van Dyke ( August 15, 1888 - October 22, 1973) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Vincent Leo Molyneaux ( August 17, 1888 - May 4, 1950) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Walter Phillip Rehg ( August 31, 1888 - April 5, 1946 was a reserve Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mostly as Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Urban Clarence "Red" Faber ( September 6, 1888 - September 25, 1976) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Joseph Francis Giannini ( September 8, 1888 - September 26, 1942) was a Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Martin John Krug (b 10 September 1888 - d 27 June 1966) was a Koblenz, Germany -born major league third baseman with Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Jean Joseph Octave Arthur Dubuc ( September 15, 1888 – August 28, 1958) nicknamed " Chauncey,", was a Major Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Ralph Stuart Young (born September 19 1888 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania – January 24 1965) was an American Major Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Richard Carleton "Dick" Hoblitzel ( October 26, 1888 in Waverly West Virginia – November 14, 1962 in Parkersburg Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Earl Hershey Yingling ( October 29, 1888 - October 2, 1962) born in Chillicothe Ohio was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Benjamin Franklin Hunt ( November 10, 1888 - September 27, 1927) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Edmund Joseph Porray ( December 5, 1888 - July 13, 1954) was a former major league Pitcher. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Fred Toney ( December 11 1888 - March 11 1953) of Nashville Tennessee, was an American right-handed Pitcher Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Frederick Charles Merkle ( December 20, 1888 – March 2, 1956) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Martin Powell was a 19th century Baseball player for the Detroit Wolverines and the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds. 283 career batting average from 1881-1884. Led the National League in games played in 1883. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State
- February 19 - Live Oak Taylor, 37, played center field for the 1884 Pittsburgh Alleghenys. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- March 24 - Bill Collver, 21, played in 1 game in 1885 for the Boston Red Stockings. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St
- March 30 - Frank Bahret, 29?, played 2 games in 1884 for the Baltimore Monumentals of the Union Association. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Frank F Bahret ( 1858 - March 30, 1888) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder, for about a week during the Union Association Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League The Baltimore Monumentals were an American baseball team in the short-lived Union Association. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884.
- April 10 - Denny Mack, 36?, infielder from 1871-1883; led the National Association in walks in 1872. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Dennis Joseph Mack (born as "Dennis Joseph McGee" in 1851 in Easton Pennsylvania - died April 10, 1888 in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP or simply the National Association (NA was founded in 1871 and lasted through the 1875 season Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical
- April 29 - Charlie Ferguson, 25, pitcher who won 99 games in his first 4 seasons, including a no-hitter, for the Philadelphia Quakers since 1884; was 30-9 for the 1886 team. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Charles J "Charlie" Ferguson ( April 17 1863 &ndash April 29 1888) was an American right-handed Pitcher in The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- June 28 - Joe Brown, 29, pitcher in 1884-1885. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
- July 16 - Amos Cross, 27?, catcher for the 1885-87 Louisville Colonels, succeeded by his brother Lave. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Lafayette Napoleon Cross ( May 12 1866 &ndash September 6 1927) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball
- July 27 - Ed Cogswell, 34, first baseman who batted over . Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Edward Cogswell ( February 25, 1854 in England – July 27, 1888 in Fitchburg Massachusetts was a First baseman in Major 300 in both 1879 and 1880. Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders
- August 12 - Favel Wordsworth, 37, shortstop for the 1873 Elizabeth Resolutes. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Favel Wordsworth (November 22 1850 in New York New York – August 12 1888 in New York New York was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders The Elizabeth Resolutes were a 19th century Baseball team based in Elizabeth New Jersey.
- September 25 - John Bass, 40?, batted . Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France 303 as the regular shortstop for the Cleveland Forest Citys in 1871, his only full season. The Forest Citys were a short lived professional baseball team based in Cleveland Ohio in the early 1870s Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn
- October 16 - Ed Duffy, 44?, regular shortstop for the 1871 Chicago White Stockings. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- November 7 - Rit Harrison, 39, went 2-4 in his only career game for the 1875 New Haven Elm Citys. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders The Elm City club or New Haven Elm Citys was a professional Baseball team in the National Association in 1875
- November 10 - John Glenn, 38?, played from 1871-1877 with a . Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw John W Glenn (born January 1850 in Rochester New York died November 10, 1888 in Sandy Hill New York was a player for Major League Baseball in the 267 career average.
- November 19 - Len Sowders, 27, center fielder who hit . Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land 263 for the Baltimore Orioles in his only season in 1886. The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings
- December 29 - Asa Brainard, 47, pitcher for the undefeated 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Asahel Brainard (1841 &ndash December 29, 1888) was the ace Pitcher of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The The Cincinnati Red Stockings of 1869 were Baseball 's first openly all-professional team
External links
- 1888 National League season at baseball-reference.com
- 1888 American Association season at baseball-reference.com
- Charlton's Baseball Chronology at BaseballLibrary.com
- Year by Year History at Baseball-Almanac.com
- Retrosheet.org
- Business of Baseball.com article on the formation and history of the Players League
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