Claim: During the 1873 season, the Philadelphia White Stockings, Baltimore Canaries, and New York Mutuals were the only teams that held a record of more than 30 wins.
Evidence: Boston Red Stockings 43 Philadelphia White Stockings 36 Baltimore Canaries 34 New York Mutuals 29 Philadelphia Athletics 28 Brooklyn Atlantics 17 Washington Blue Legs 8 Elizabeth Resolutes 2 Baltimore Marylands 0