Buffalo Bisons take the belt

Buffalo Bisons beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 9–6 at home to start reign 83 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since July 4, 1879, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Buffalo Bisons held it for 10 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 15, 1879.