July 1st, 1884 - In the National League, the Chicago White Stockings hold a 1 1/2 game lead over the Cleveland Blues. Cap Anson leads the NL with an impressive 14 homeruns. The Philadelphia Athletics remain hot in American Association where they hold a 3 1/5 games lead over Toledo. Meanwhile, in the Union Association, the Philadelphia Keystones still hold a 4 game lead over the St. Louis Maroons. Buster Hoover is batting .455 for the Keystones, and Harry Stovey has 14 homeruns.
