From the desk: FINGERPRINTS OF DEM BUMS
In baseball's sixth ever World Series clash of 1889, the National League New York Giants defeated the American Association champion Brooklyn Bridegrooms six games to three, and an intra-city rivalry was born. While this marked New York's second straight championship victory over the Association, it would be Brooklyn's last as an AA member club. The following season, the Bridegrooms would make their National League debut. Welcome to "BEFORE the BUMS" my game-by-game rewind of (the city) Brooklyn's historic 1890 season.
Docile Bridegrooms Go Down Quietly Against Boston Great John Clarkson
Lighter in the pocket after Monday's lack of decorum, the Bridegrooms were muted and humbled this afternoon at South End Grounds. Facing Brooklyn veteran Adonis Terry, the Beaneaters scored early, often, and late on their way to an 11-1 thrashing of the visitors. Meanwhile, Boston right-hander John Clarkson remained masterful in picking up his second win against Brooklyn in as many starts. Shortstop Germany Smith accounted for two of Brooklyn's five scattered hits; however, he also committed four errors in the field. Catcher Bob Clark was the lone Bridegroom to cross home plate, due only to an errant throw to third base by second baseman Pop Smith allowing him to score and spoil the shutout. Boston right-fielder Steve Brodie, in the ninth inning, tried extending his triple to left field into a home run but was thrown out by Darby O'Brien to Bob Clark - indeed Brooklyn's highlight of the day.
- FINAL: BKN 1; BOS 11
- RECORD: 1-2 (.333); 1 GB of Chicago Colts
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