Introduction
The year is 1895. It is the early beginnings of organized sports leagues in North America. The National League returns for another year of play, being the first-ever Major Sports League in the Big Sports. The Western League, an Elite League operates in a state of subversive-partnership with the National League, indirectly competing with it.
The Amateur Hockey Association of Canada returns for another year of play, as the first Elite League for Hockey.
The Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit returns for another year of play, as the first Top-Player League for Football.
New Leagues
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Leagues in Operation
Year 20 of play in the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) took place 129 years ago. (source) (source)
Year 13 of play across the Independent and Minor League system of Baseball took place 129 years ago.
Year 9 of play in the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada (AHAC) took place 129 years ago.
Year 6 of play for the Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit (WPPFC) took place 129 years ago.
Year 2 of play for the Western League (WL) took place 129 years ago.
Leagues that Folded
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League Champions and Other Events
Baseball
NL Champion: Baltimore Orioles
NL Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders
WL Champion: Indianapolis Hoosiers
Hockey
AHAC Champion: Montreal Victorias
Football
WPPFC Champion: Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
Basketball
No leagues in operation.
Other Leagues
Obsolete League activity.