Feb 9 William Morgan presents his new sport "Mintonette" to the world at Springfield College, Massachusetts, later renames it "Volleyball" [1] Skating Record Feb 23 Jaap Eden skates world record 10km (17:56) Cyclist and Speed Skater Jaap Eden Jan 1895 Events in Sport by Year Mar 1895 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions