Eastern International League

The Eastern International League formed for the 1888 season. The Belleville, Kingston, Oswego Starchboxes and Watertown teams began play on May 25, 1888 as charter members. Previously, Oswego had played in the 1887 International Association. During the 1888 season, Oswego disbanded on July 4, 1888 after winning the first–half title. On July 30, 1888, the Belleville team transferred to Brockville. Watertown folded on August 10, 1888, causing the league to fold, with only three remaining franchises. Kingston won the second–half title and had the league's best record at 25–17, playing under manager Robert Eilbeck, who also served as league president. ==Cities represented==

• Belleville, Ontario: Belleville (1888) • Brockville, Ontario: Brockville (1888) • Kingston, Ontario: Kingston (1888) • Oswego, New York: Oswego Starchboxes (1888) • Watertown, New York: Watertown (1888) ==Standings==

1888 Eastern International League Oswego disbanded July 4; Belleville transferred to Brockville July 30; Watertown disbanded August 10Oswego won the first half standings. Kingston won the second half standings The league disbanded August 15. ==References==