Syracuse Stars take the belt

Syracuse Stars beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 4–2 at home to start reign 74 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since May 29, 1879, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Syracuse Stars held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) on June 4, 1879.