Indianapolis Blues take the belt

Indianapolis Blues beat Boston Red Caps 3–2 on the road to start reign 65 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Boston Red Caps had held it since August 14, 1878, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Indianapolis Blues held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Providence Grays on August 23, 1878.