Syracuse Stars take the belt

Syracuse Stars beat Buffalo Bisons 15–11 on the road to start reign 72 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Buffalo Bisons had held it since May 20, 1879, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Syracuse Stars held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on May 29, 1879.