The FEDERAL LEAGUE

The Federal League was the third major baseball league, competing against the American and National leagues. It operated as a major league from 1914 to 1915. Though the league was short-lived, its effects on the game then were great and still effect major league baseball to this very day.

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On this day, January 6 in Federal League history
1915
•Brooklyn Dodger's outfielder Jack Dalton announces that he will be jumping to the Federal League. Dalton signs a two-year contract with the Buffalo Blues.

Standings as of January 6, 1914
TeamWinsLossesPct.
Baltimore00.000
Brooklyn00.000
Buffalo00.000
Chicago00.000
Indianapolis00.000
Kansas City00.000
Pittsburgh00.000
St. Louis00.000
Season opener April 13th
Standings as of January 6, 1915
TeamWinsLossesPct.
Baltimore00.000
Brooklyn00.000
Buffalo00.000
Chicago00.000
Kansas City00.000
Newark00.000
Pittsburgh00.000
St. Louis00.000
Season opener April 10th

  Did you know?

Buffalo manager Larry Schlafly caused his team to lose a run in a game against the Baltimore Terrapins. Blue's rightfielder Luther Bonin had sent the baseball into the bleachers but upon rounding third was patted on the back by his manager. Bonin was declared out for interference. Buffalo still prevailed 4-3.

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