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 10/18/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Shut Out Louisville in World's Championship Opener

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 TWO

Friday, October 17, 1890

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs. 

LOUISVILLE COLONELS 

FROM

Eclipse Park

Hartford Courant (CN), Saturday, October 18, 1890

The Salt Lake Herald (UT), Saturday, October 18, 1890

In front of 5,563 baseball cranks at Eclipse Park, the Brooklyn Bridegrooms dominated the first game against the American Association's Louisville Cyclones.  The visiting Grooms were treated to a fine reception.  As a Louisville native, second baseman Hub Collins received a particularly warm welcome from the crowd.  He also led off the game for Brooklyn against 34-game winner Scott Stratton with a base hit to center field and scored along with two others giving the Bridegrooms a 3-0 lead in the first.  Starter Adonis Terry made it stand.  He limited the "Cyclones" to no runs on a pair of hits and three walks with five strikeouts for the shutout victory.  Brooklyn added three more runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by catcher Bob Clark's triple and an Oyster Burns double.  Hub Collins then singled home a run and scored on George Pinkney's triple as part of a three-run seventh inning.  The game was called after the eighth on account of darkness.  Shortstop Phil Tomney and catcher Farmer Weaver wielded the only hits for Louisville.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Saturday, October 18, 1890-(box)

The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa), Saturday, October 18, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/2/1890: Fans Give Brooklyn Bridegrooms Hearty Greeting at 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, Friday, October 2, 1890

GAME #128

Thursday, October 2, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Champions Arrive at Washington Park

Over one thousand rooters gathered at Washington Park to welcome their National League champions and were given the heartiest reception when they appeared on the field.  In return, the home team scored early and often against Pittsburgh, rallying for two runs in the first, two in the second, and three in the third.  Starting pitcher Adonis Terry helped with three of Brooklyn's ten hits at the plate.  Otherwise, he allowed seven hits and an unearned run in the fifth before exiting after the sixth.  Manager McGunnigle summoned Dave Foutz, who hurled three scoreless innings while allowing the Alleghenys only one hit.  With Tom Daly shifted to first base, Bob Clark filled in behind the plate and wielded three hits.  The team's top slugger Oyster Burns did not play due to an injured finger sustained on the train ride home.  Thursday's defeat marks Pittsburgh's 112th loss this season, the most ever by any team.  Friday's upcoming game is the last of the 1890 regular season and Byrne's Bridegrooms' first as a National League member club.

• FINAL: PITT 1; BKN 9
• RECORD: 85-43 (.664); *FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Chicago Colts

MANAGER

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 8/15/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Take Finale, Extend Lead Over Boston Beaneaters

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, Saturday, August 16, 1890

GAME #94

Friday, August 15, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

SOUTH END GROUNDS

Bridegrooms Win in Extra-Innings; Take Series from Beaneaters 

Byrne's Bridegrooms continue to seize the day.  Yet another tightly contested affair unfolded during Friday's finale.  Brooklyn tallied in the first inning but the Beaneaters did well to minimize the damage.  Second baseman Hub Collins singled and scored, but George Pinkney was thrown out at home and Dave Foutz got picked off second base to end the threat.  The Bridegrooms added to their lead in the third when Collins tripled home catcher Bob Clark then scored on Pinkney's base hit back through the middle.  However, their advantage was shortlived.  Boston scored two runs in the bottom half of the third as a the result of a passed ball and wild pitch much to the dismay of manager McGunnigle, and tallied twice more before the inning was through.  Both starting pitchers settled down and traded goose eggs through the sixth.  In the top of the seventh, Bob Caruthers deposited a Kid Nichols offering over the right field fence, tying the score at four.  The situation then remained unchanged through the ninth, and into extra innings they went at South End Grounds.  With two outs in the the visitor's tenth, Oyster Burns doubled and Dave Foutz hit one back to the box.  Kid Nichols fielded the ball cleanly but threw errantly to first base permitting Burns to score.  After stealing second, Foutz then scored on Adonis Terry's hit to left, giving the Bridegrooms a 6-5 lead.  Boston threatened in the bottom half of the frame.  With one out and two runners in scoring position, Hub Collins caught a liner and beat the base runner back to second for a game-ending double play.  Brooklyn takes the series two games to one.

• FINAL: BKN 6; BOS 4 10-innings
• RECORD: 62-32 (.660); 1st place, 3.0 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 8/14/1890: Boston Beaneaters Stage Ninth Inning Victory Over 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, Friday, August 15, 1890

GAME #93

Thursday, August 14, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

SOUTH END GROUNDS

Bridegrooms Bow in Ninth Inning at South End Grounds

In another hotly contested affair, the Beaneaters brought an uproarious home crowd of 3,690 to its feet in the game's final frame.  Facing last season's 49-game winner John Clarkson, the Bridegrooms were held scoreless through the first six frames.  Brooklyn left the bases loaded in the fourth and, with one out in the fifth, left a runner stranded on third, and George Pinkney's leadoff double in the sixth likewise went for naught.  Two fielding errors directly contributed to both Boston runs.  Brooklyn tied the game on Tom Daly's home run to straightaway center field in the seventh.  The game was decided in the bottom of the ninth on a safe call at home plate when catcher Bob Clark failed to secure Tom Daly's throw from first.  

• FINAL: BKN 1; BOS 2
• RECORD: 61-32 (.656); 1st place, 2.0 GA of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 8/13/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Outlast Boston Beaneaters at South End Grounds

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 14, 1890

GAME #92

Wednesday, August 13, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

SOUTH END GROUNDS

Adonis Terry Holds On For Series Opening Victory Over Second-Place Boston Beaneaters

A crowd of nearly four thousand fans at South End Grounds watched their team's ascent up the standings brought to an abrupt halt by the visitors from Brooklyn.  In a hotly contested affair, Dave Foutz's first-inning triple delivered home George Pinkney, and a series of throwing gaffes allowed Germany Smith to score in the second.  Boston recovered a run in the bottom half of the frame, then seized a 3-2 lead with a pair of runs in the third.  But it did not last as the Bridegrooms erupted for five decisive runs in the fourth.  With one out and the bases full, catcher Bob Clark singled home a run, and Hub Collins knocked in two.  Pinkney followed with a single, driving home Clark, and a throwing error by second baseman Pop Smith permitted Hub Collins to score as well.  Brooklyn starter Adonis Terry yielded a run in the bottom of the fourth and two runs in the sixth, including a home run by second sacker Paul Hines, but held the Beaneaters scoreless over the final three innings to secure the win and earn his thirteenth victory this season.  

• FINAL: BKN 7; BOS 6
• RECORD: 61-31 (.663); 1st place, 3.0 GA of Philadelphia Phillies

Before the Bums 4/22/1890: Beaneaters Thrash Brooklyn Bridegrooms at South End Grounds

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.

The Boston Globe, Wednesday, April 23, 1890

GAME #3

Tuesday, April 22, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

South End Grounds

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

Before the Bums 4/21/1890: Uproarious Brooklyn Bridegrooms Win First-Ever National League Contest

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.

The Boston Globe, Tuesday, April 22, 1890

GAME #2

Monday, April 21, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

South End Grounds

Unruly Bridegrooms Win First-Ever National League Contest; Four Brooklyn Players Fined

Perhaps still seething over their season-opening loss, an ill-tempered Bridegrooms team took exception to Umpire Weeden's strike zone in a rather vulgar and aggressive manner.  With team president Charles Byrne in attendance, an array of insults commenced shortly after the call to play ball, and by the third inning, it appeared as if half the Bridegroom team had Weeden surrounded in protest.

Go back to the American Association screamed the local crowd.

Brooklyn staked starter Mickey Hughes to a 6-1 lead through the fourth.  Hughes remained pinpoint through the seventh, walking just one batter.  However, he too grew incensed with Umpire Weeden's calls by the eighth and ninth innings and launched his own verbal assault.  In the ninth inning, left fielder and team captain Darby O'Brien elevated matters to another level by physically grabbing Umpire Weeden by the arm.  All of which would prove very costly to several Bridegrooms.  O'Brien would later be fined $25, Hughs and second baseman Hub Collins $10, and catcher Bob Clark $5 for his unyielding antagonism from behind the plate.

Although nursing a five-run lead, the Bridegrooms pushed across the game's decisive run in the visitor's ninth.  Darby O'Brien drew a base on balls and scored on right fielder Oyster Burns' double.  In the home ninth, the Beaneaters rallied for five runs against a frustrated Mickey Hughes but would score no more.  Thus the Brooklyn Bridegrooms win their first-ever National League contest in front of 1,442 disgruntled fans at South End Grounds.

• FINAL: BKN 7; BOS 6
• RECORD: 1-1 (.500); 1 GB of Pittsburgh