Buffalo Bisons take the belt

Buffalo Bisons beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 3–0 at home to start reign 79 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since June 24, 1879, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Buffalo Bisons held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on June 30, 1879.