BEFORE the BUMS 10/26/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Gain Third Championship Series Victory Over Louisville Colonels

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 EIGHT

Saturday, October 25, 1890

LOUISVILLE COLONELS

vs.

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS  

FROM

Washington Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, October 26, 1890

The Bridegrooms and Colonels finally played their first eastern championship game before 1,042 loyal fans in cold weather and wet field conditions at Washington Park.  It was only the fifth game in eight attempts in this series.  Brooklyn played minus Darby O'Brien's and George Pinkney's services; however, Bob Caruthers returned to action.  The Bridegrooms scored two runs in the first, highlighted by an Oyster Burns home run.  Each team scored once in the second, and starter Tom Lovett took care of the rest.  He limited Louisville to one other run in the fifth on five total hits and one walk for the win.  Brooklyn added pairs of runs in the fourth and seventh innings for a 7-2 margin of victory.  They also played flawless defense while the Colonels committed six errors, resulting in four unearned runs.  Catcher Tom Daly went 2 for 4 with a double, and Dave Foutz wielded a triple.  The Bridegrooms now lead the series with three victories, one loss, and one tie.  Before the game, both teams joined to finally raise Brooklyn's National League pennant up the flagstaff.

l; St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, October 26, 1890

r; Buffalo Morning Express, Sunday, October 26, 1890

The San Francisco Examiner, Sunday, October 26, 1890

St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Sunday, October 26, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/20/1890: Game Three of World's Championship Between Brooklyn Bridegrooms and Louisville Ends in Tie

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 FOUR

Monday, October 20, 1890

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs. 

LOUISVILLE COLONELS 

FROM

Eclipse Park

The Courier-Journal (KY), Monday, October 20, 1890

Louisville staved off defeat with three runs in their final at-bat, but they have still yet to win a game in the World's Championship against Brooklyn.  The third contest at Eclipse Park ended in a seven-all tie, called after the eighth inning because of darkness.  As such, interest appears to be waning as well, and attendance figures bear that out.  After a strong turnout in game one, that number dropped by half for game two, and only half of that was in attendance on Monday.  Facing Louisville right-hander and Brooklyn native George Meakim, the Grooms opened the scoring in the second and staked starter 

Adonis Terry to a 6-2 lead through the fifth.  But Louisville scored five times to the Bridegroom's one over the final three frames to force a stalemate while totaling eleven hits against Terry, with six going for extra bases.  However, following their defensive mishaps in game two, the Association's nine again compromised their own efforts; this time, poor base running was to blame.  The story might otherwise be about a much-needed Louisville victory.  Bridegroom right-hander Bob Caruthers is heading home, leaving the team with two pitchers, and both catchers, Bob Clark and Tom Daly, are dealing with minor injuries and soreness, respectively.  

• FINAL: Brooklyn 7; LOUISVILLE 7  8-innings
• Game Two
• Game One

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Tuesday, October 21, 1890

Pittsburgh Daily Post, Tuesday, October 21, 1890

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), Tuesday, October 21, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms to Face Louisville Colonels in Baseball's World Series

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, October 12, 1890

Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 12, 1890

1890

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs.  LOUISVILLE COLONELS

Upon the conclusion of their regular season and securing their first-ever National League championship, the Brooklyn Bridegrooms traveled to Kansas City, where they played the champion of the Western League - a minor league circuit founded in 1885 by Ban Johnson and that at the turn of the century would become the American League of baseball known today.  The weather in Kansas City was damp and field conditions were slippery throughout.  On Friday, October 10, Byrne's sluggers took the opening contest as Brooklyn's 26-game winner Adonis Terry claimed the victory.  In the second game played on October 12, Kansas City mustered an 8-7 win against 30-game winner Tom Lovett.  The Bridegrooms clinched the series the following day on the arm of Bob Caruthers in a similar 8-7 affair.  Although the Grooms were looking to stay clear of injuries prior to their showdown against Louisville, second baseman Hub Collins wreched his knee very badly.  On Wednesday, October 15, the Bridegrooms defeated right-hander Joe Neale and the American Association St. Louis Browns - who, after the 1891 season, would join the National League and eventually be known as the Cardinals.  Meanwhile, the World's Series matchup scheduled against Louisville was already being plagued by predictions of little interest.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, October 16, 1890

The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY), Thursday, October 16, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/30/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms End Road Trip With Sweep of Cleveland Spiders

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.

The Standard Union (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Wednesday, October 1, 1890

GAME #127

Tuesday, September 30, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CLEVELAND SPIDERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

The National League Champions Are Coming Home

It took extra innings, but the Bridegrooms completed a sweep of the Cleveland Spiders and are now winners of four games consecutively.  Facing right-hander Bob Caruthers, Cleveland opened the scoring in the second.  Afterwhich, the teams traded runs in the fourth.  Brooklyn then seized a 3-2 lead in the fifth.  But it did not last.  After three scoreless frames, the Spiders tied the game in the home ninth, and into extra innings, they went at National League Park.  The Bridegrooms rallied for a run in the tenth, and Caruthers retired the Spiders in the bottom half of the frame for the win.  Second baseman Hub Collins and Oyster Burns led Brooklyn with two hits apiece.  The Grooms posted a 7-5 record during their final road trip and will arrive back in Brooklyn Wednesday evening, where a celebratory welcome home awaits the 1890 National League champions.

• FINAL: BKN 4; CLE 3 10 innings
• RECORD: 84-43 (.661); *FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Chicago Colts

The Standard Union (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Wednesday, October 1, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/19/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Lose Series Opener at Chicago

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, September 20, 1890

GAME #121

Friday, September 19, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CHICAGO COLTS

WEST SIDE PARK

Adonis Terry Gets Pounded; Bridegrooms Lose Sixth Out of Last Eight Games

The Bridegrooms arrived at a chilly reception in Chicago.  On a cold day at West Side Park, Anson's Colts sprinted to a 7-0 lead against Adonis Terry by the fourth.  They tallied another in the sixth and twice more in the eighth.  Despite seven strikeouts, Chicago pounded Terry for five earned runs on fourteen hits and scored five other times because of seven Brooklyn errors led by second baseman Hub Collins and shortstop Germany Smith responsible for four.  After being held scoreless through the fourth, the Bridegrooms mustered four runs on three hits in the fifth, and Colts' rookie pitcher Pat Luby would yield one more in the eighth.  Third baseman George Pinkney and Bob Caruthers accounted for themselves with two hits each.  The game was suspended after the eighth inning due to darkness.  Brooklyn's circuit lead over idle Boston is reduced to five with eight games left to play.

• FINAL: CHI 10; BKN 5
• RECORD: 79-42 (.653); 1st place, 5.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday, September 20, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/13/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Defeat New York Giants With Help from Jupiter Pluvius

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.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, September 14, 1890

GAME #119

Saturday, September 13, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. NEW YORK GIANTS

POLO GROUNDS

Brooklyn Takes Season Series From New York Giants

With both teams returning from a two-day break, the rivalry between the Bridegrooms and Giants resumed this day at the Polo Grounds.  The docket called for two games, but Jupiter Pluvius thought differently.  Shortly after 2:00 pm, the Giants staked Amos Rusie to a 2-0 lead with a pair of hits against 

Adonis Terry and an error by Germany Smith at short.  Afterwhich, rain delayed the start of the second inning and continued beyond the half-hour time limit.  Umpire Lynch canceled the game in hopes game two would start at 4:00 pm.  The call to play ball was made, and Amos Rusie and Adonis Terry returned to the box.  This time, the Bridegrooms seized a 6-1 lead in the first inning on five hits and an error by Jack Glasscock at short.  Brooklyn led 8-3 through the sixth.  But after New York scored a run in the seventh, Jupiter Pluvius ended play for the day.  Adonis Terry limited the Giants to three hits and two walks with three strikeouts for his twentieth win this season.  Third baseman George Pinkney and Bob Caruthers each wielded two hits and batted in a run.  Brooklyn takes the season series from New York, ten games to eight.

• FINAL: BKN 8; NYG 4
• RECORD: 78-41 (.655); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/9/1890: Philadelphia Phillies Take Second Straight From Brooklyn Bridegrooms

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, September 10, 1890

GAME #117

Tuesday, September 9, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BAKER BOWL/NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Bridegrooms Lose Season-High Fourth Consecutive Game

The Phillies continued turning Brooklyn's visit to Baker Bowl into a costly endeavor.  Philadelphia punished the offerings of Adonis Terry and Bob Caruthers to all parts of the field for 15 hits and 13 runs.  The hosts led by five runs after the second inning to knock Terry out of the box.  The Phillies increased their lead to nine in the fourth.  Not yet done, the locals tallied twice more in the fifth, once in the sixth, and one last time in the eighth, all against Caruthers.  Facing young New Jersey native 

Kid Gleason, the Bridegrooms, mustered four runs in the fourth and tallied single runs in the eighth and ninth innings.  But their efforts were for naught as the Phillies closed out a commanding victory, their second straight against Byrne's sluggers.

• FINAL: BKN 6; PHI 13
• RECORD: 77-40 (.658); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

MANAGER

BEFORE the BUMS 9/5/1890: New York Giants Bring Brooklyn Bridegroom Win Streak to an End

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.

 

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, September 6, 1890

GAME #114

Friday, September 5, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Jim Mutrie's Youngsters Get Better of Byrne's Sluggers

In front of 1,234 fans at Washington Park, New York Giant rookie and native Staten Islander Jack Sharrott brought Brooklyn's streak of (nine) successive victories to an abrupt halt.  The right-hander limited the Bridegrooms to one run on four hits for the win.  New York opened with an unearned run in the first and a throwing error by starting pitcher Tom Lovett in the second inning cleared the way for another six unearned runs.  The Giants took an 8-1 lead in the sixth, which was it for Lovett, who surrendered eight hits and walked three.  Mutrie's men scored one last time against Bob Caruthers in the ninth.  Rookie first baseman Lew Whistler homered among his two hits and drove in a pair.  Second baseman Charley Bassett and left fielder Joe Hornung each tripled.  Bridegroom left fielder Adonis Terry singled home Brooklyn's only run.

• FINAL: NYG 9; BKN 1
• RECORD: 77-37 (.675); 1st place, 6.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/2/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Complete Sweep of Pittsburgh Alleghenys

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, September 3, 1890

GAME #111 

Tuesday, September 2, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Stage Ninth Inning Rally for Series Sweep 

With their fate seemingly sealed by Pittsburgh in the eighth, the Bridegrooms rallied for three ninth-inning runs to complete the series sweep of the Alleghenys and win their seventh consecutive contest in a row.  Facing Bob Caruthers, the visitors plated a pair of runs in the second and one in the third.  But Brooklyn clawed back with two runs in the bottom half of the third.  Afterwhich, the score remained unchanged until the Alleghenys notched an insurance run in the eighth.  Caruthers helped his cause by knocking home Bob Clark and Germany Smith in the home ninth, then scored the game-winning run from third when Pittsburgh novice starter Bill Day unleashed a wild pitch.

• FINAL: PITT 4; BKN 5
• RECORD: 75-36 (.673); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/1/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Take Three Games From Pittsburgh Alleghenys

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

Monday, September 1, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Extend First-Place Lead Over Boston Beaneaters

Upwards of 7,100 fans packed Washington Park for three games against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, easily the circuit's weakest aggregation, arriving in Brooklyn with an unsightly 19-89 (.176) season record.  Only the Cleveland Spiders have scored fewer runs to date than Pittsburgh, whereas the Bridegrooms have tallied the league most.  

GAME #108 - Monday's first game was underway by 10:30 am.  Byrne's sluggers got to work immediately, tallying early, often, and late.  After scoring four runs in the opening frame, the Bridegrooms had amassed a 10-0 lead through the seventh.  Starter Bob Caruthers served the Alleghenys goose eggs over the first eight innings.  In the ninth, Pittsburgh nearly eliminated their deficit with nine runs but ultimately was held one run short.

• FINAL: PITT 9; BKN 10

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

GAME #109 - Game two was a tightly contested affair.  Brooklyn right-hander Tom Lovett was opposed on the mound by little-experienced Dave Anderson for Pittsburgh.  The Bridegrooms opened with a run in the first, and Pittsburgh tied things up in the third.  Brooklyn then scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings.  Lovett held the Alleghenys scoreless through the subsequent five frames before ceding one last run in the ninth for his 25th victory this season.  Third baseman George Pinkney singled, tripled, and scored twice.

• FINAL: PITT 2; BKN 3

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1890

GAME #110 - Brooklyn jumped out to a 7-0 lead by the second inning, from which the Alleghenys could not recover.  After three scoreless at-bats, Pittsburgh mustered a run in the fourth and three in the sixth.  Afterwhich, starter Adonis Terry held the Alleghenys scoreless over the final three frames for the win, his 19th this season.  Center fielder Darby O'Brien and Dave Foutz wielded two hits each, and Oyster Burns homered.  In Boston, the Chicago Colts swept two games from the Beaneaters at South End Grounds giving the Bridegrooms a 5.5 game cushion in the standings.

• FINAL: PITT 4; BKN 8
• RECORD: 74-36 (.673); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/27/1890: Cincinnati Reds Take Rubber Game From Brooklyn Bridegrooms

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.

The Boston Globe, Thursday, August 28, 1890

GAME #104

Wednesday, August 27, 1890

Cincinnati Reds vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Lead Reduced to One Game

A former perennial 30-game winner in the American Association, Cincinnati's Tony Mullane was at his season's best much to the dismay of the 1,764 fans present at Washington Park.  The Ireland native limited the Bridegrooms to a lone run on three hits and four walks with three strikeouts for the win.  Second baseman Hub Collins had one of Brooklyn's three hits and scored their only run in the sixth.  The Reds tallied eight runs on twelve hits.  They knocked starter Adonis Terry out of the box after the third, and Bob Caruthers fared no better pitching in relief.  Cincinnati takes the series from Brooklyn and puts the National League pennant up for grabs.  The Reds pulled within five games of first place and reduced the Bridegrooms' lead over the Boston Beaneaters to just one game.  Philadelphia trails Brooklyn by three.  With 25 games remaining on their schedule, the Bridegrooms will welcome the Cleveland Spiders tomorrow.

• FINAL: CIN 8; BKN 1
• RECORD: 68-36 (.654); 1st place, 1.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/22/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Lose Pitcher's Duel to Chicago Colts

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.

Chicago Tribune, Saturday, August 23, 1890

GAME #100

Friday, August 22, 1890

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Chicago Rookie Ed Stein Hurls Two-Hit Shutout

This game was for those who appreciate the craftsmanship of pitching, for there was no slugging to speak of.  With 1,647 persons present at Washington Park, rookie right-hander Ed Stein held Byrne's batsmen to just two hits, one by George Pinkney and Bob Caruthers the other.  Chicago scored the game's lone run in the fifth on second baseman Bob Glenalvin's double and two sacrifice flies.  Brooklyn starter Adonis Terry twirled an excellent game, albeit in a losing effort.  He yielded only four hits and one walk and struck out four.  Colt first baseman Cap Anson was again held hitless and is now 0 for 8 in the series.  The Bridegrooms lost no ground in the standings, as the Beaneaters were felled by the Cleveland Spiders at Boston.

• FINAL: CHI 1; BKN 0
• RECORD: 66-34 (.660); 1st place, 3.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/18/1890: O'Brien Returns to Lead Brooklyn Bridegrooms Over Philadelphia Phillies

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.

 

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, August 19, 1890

GAME #96

Monday, August 18, 1890

Philadelphia Phillies vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Defeat Phillies in O'Brien's Return

The Bridegroom's lineup is back intact.  A Washington Park crowd of 1,082 cheered the return of Darby O'Brien to his rightful place in center field.  The days of Manager McGunnigle extending Tom Daly, 

Dave Foutz, Bob Caruthers, and Adonis Terry, beyond their normal parameters, are now done, and the National League had better beware.  With everyone back in place, Brooklyn immediately pounded the offerings of Philadelphia starter Tom Vickery for three runs in the first and another trio of runs in the second.  They tacked on another in the third and tallied one last time in the seventh.  Right fielder Oyster Burns, Daly, and Foutz each drove in two runs, and George Pinkney delivered one.  Burns led all batters with three hits, including a double, and leadoff man Hub Collins wielded two hits and three times crossed home plate.  Back in the box, Adonis Terry held the Phillies scoreless through the first six innings, then yielded two in the seventh and one in the ninth on six total hits and just one walk for his fifteenth win this season.  With the loss, Philadelphia falls four games behind Brooklyn in the standings.

• FINAL: PHI 3; BKN 8
• RECORD: 63-33 (.  656); 1st place, 2.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Phillies in Return to Washington Park

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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, August 17, 1890

GAME #95

Saturday, August 16, 1890

Philadelphia Phillies vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Large Crowd Watches Phillies Topple Bridegrooms

A robust crowd of 4,146 persons welcomed back their Bridegrooms to Washington Park but were quickly disappointed.  After some unrefined fielding demonstrated by both teams, the score stood 2-1 in Philadelphia's favor after two.  But the Bridegrooms would creep no closer.  The Phillies plated two in the third and two in the fifth before Brooklyn mustered a response with two runs in the home sixth.  Phillies starter Kid Gleason would yield no more, holding the Bridegrooms to six hits and one walk for the victory.  To the dismay of the remaining spectators, Philadelphia scored four more runs in the ninth inning, with shortstop Bob Allen's home run plating three.  Ranging in center field this game, Dave Foutz effectively accounted for all Brooklyn's offense, doubling and scoring in the second and tripling home two runs in the sixth.  Starter Bob Caruthers allowed ten runs on ten hits in a losing effort.  With Saturday's series-opening victory, the Phillies pull within three games of the National League-leading Bridegrooms.

• FINAL: PHI 10; BKN 3
• RECORD: 62-33 (.653); 1st place, 2.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters