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 inter-city rivalry was born. While this marked the New York Giants second straight championship victory over the Association, it would be Brooklyn's last campaign as an AA member club. The following season, the Bridegrooms would make their National League debut where they remain to this day. Welcome to "BEFORE the BUMS" my game-by-game rewind of (the city) Brooklyn's historic 1890 season.
1890
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME SEVEN
Friday, October 24, 1890
vs.
FROM
Washington Park
GAME CALLED: RAIN
Jupiter Pluvius continues wreaking havoc on the World's Championship series. Friday marked the second consecutive postponement at wet and cold Washington Park while making this the third time rain has canceled play - including the first scheduled game at Louisville. The Fates likewise continue to thwart any and all Bridegroom revelry. After clinching the National League pennant on the road, they were due to arrive at the Fulton Street annex dock on October 1 at 10:00pm. Team Secretary Charley Ebbets ordered barouches and a brass band to accompany the champions to Washington Park via Fulton Street, Flatbush Avenue, then Fifth Avenue to the grounds. Fans and admirers were to illuminate the way with fireworks. However, a railroad accident just outside Pittsburgh delayed their train back home. The Bridegrooms did not arrive in Brooklyn until 1:30am with no welcoming soul in sight. Charles Byrne's elaborate reception planned for Louisville's arrival in Brooklyn yesterday also went awry, compromised by this ongoing storm. And for two days now, Byrne's sluggers have been denied the opportunity to hoist their championship banner up the flagstaff at Washington Park. No celebration in the City of Churches for you!
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