Syracuse Stars take the belt

Syracuse Stars beat Providence Grays 6–0 on the road to start reign 93 of the MLB belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Providence Grays had held it since August 15, 1879, with 2 defenses over 6 days.

Syracuse Stars held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 22, 1879.