Buffalo Bisons take the belt

Buffalo Bisons beat Syracuse Stars 5–3 on the road to start reign 77 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Syracuse Stars had held it since June 5, 1879, with 2 defenses over 7 days.

Buffalo Bisons held it for 12 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on June 24, 1879.