The Athletics started their first-ever Western road trip with a ten-inning, 9-5, win over the White Stockings in Chicago. Rain delayed the start of the game and there were further showers in the third and sixth innings, but not enough to cause a stoppage of play.

Harry Davis made his A's debut at first base, going 1-for-4 with a double.

In Sporting Life, Francis Richter reported that manager Connie Mack was after three California League players: pitchers George Babbitt and Oscar Jones, and shortstop Harry Krug

The team released shortstop Harry Lochhead on or around this date