Providence Grays take the belt

Providence Grays beat Syracuse Stars 6–3 on the road to start reign 90 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Syracuse Stars had held it since August 7, 1879, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Providence Grays held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Troy Trojans on August 14, 1879.