Buffalo Bisons take the belt

Buffalo Bisons beat Syracuse Stars 8–0 at home to start reign 71 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Syracuse Stars had held it since May 10, 1879, with 2 defenses over 10 days.

Buffalo Bisons held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse Stars on May 22, 1879.