Troy Trojans take the belt

Troy Trojans beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 13–5 at home to start reign 97 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since September 4, 1879, with 1 defense over 2 days.

Troy Trojans held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) on September 8, 1879.