Events in Sports History in September 1880

Debut of W. G. Grace

Sep 6 W. G. Grace scores 152 in debut Test Cricket innings, v Australia at The Oval

Sep 7 Geo Ligowsky patents device to throw clay pigeons for trapshooters
Sep 29 1st pro baseball game at Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington Nationals 4-2 in 5 innings