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 5/2/1890: Boston Beaneaters Have Their Way 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 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, Saturday, May 3, 1890

GAME #8

Friday, May 2, 1890

Boston Beaneaters vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Beaneaters Whallop Bridegrooms, Avoid Series Sweep

The visiting Beaneaters had their way with Brooklyn pitching, scoring early and often against Beaneater starter Mickey Hughes, who got knocked out of the box in the third upon surrendering seven runs on nine hits.  Right-hander Tom Lovett fared no better, likewise allowing nine hits in the course of yielding single runs in the fourth and eighth innings, then two more in the ninth.  Four different Beaneater hitters posted three hits each.  Meanwhile, Boston's rookie Kid Nichols held the Bridegrooms scoreless through the sixth until allowing single runs in the seventh and eighth innings.  But it was too little too late for Brooklyn, who dropped their first game this season at Washington Park.  The Bridegrooms managed nine hits (two for extra bases), but they were scattered.  Oyster Burns led the Bridegrooms with three hits in five trips to the plate while getting the start at third.  Second baseman Hub Collins and catcher Tom Daly also posted multiple hits.  The series concludes with Brooklyn winning two of three contests with one postponement.

• FINAL: BOS 11; BKN 2
• RECORD: 4-4 (.500); 4th place, 1 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

Before the Bums 4/29/1890: Mickey Hughes Pitches Brooklyn Bridegrooms to Victory Over 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 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 Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, April 30, 1890

The San Francisco Call, Wednesday, April 30, 1890

GAME #6

Tuesday, April 29, 1890

Boston Beaneaters vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Welcome Boston National Leaguers to Washington Park; Hughes Evens Score Against Kid Nichols

On a warm and cloudy day, the Bridegrooms welcomed Boston to Washington Park, where young Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols would oppose Bridegroom starter Mickey Hughes in a rematch of last week's contest at South End Grounds.  Only this time, it is Hughes who emerges the victor.  The visitors opened the scoring in the first inning.  In the Brooklyn half of the second, base hits off the bats of first baseman Dave Foutz, third sacker George Pinkney, and catcher Tom Daly results in a pair of runs.  A misplay in center field lands Darby O'Brien on third base in the Bridegroom third.  Then with one out and runners on second and third, Kid Nichols unleashed a wild pitch allowing two more runs for Brooklyn.  Shortstop Germany Smith singled and scored in the fourth, giving the Bridegrooms a 5-1 lead.  Boston recovered a run in the sixth but would score no more.  In a reversal of outcome supported by the superb defense of center fielder Pop Corkhill who registered seven putouts, Mickey Hughes limits Boston to a pair of runs on seven scattered hits and just two walks for the victory.

• FINAL: BOS 2; BKN 5
• RECORD: 3-3 (.500); 5th place, 1 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

On Washington Park: "The grounds are beautifully situated and the accommodations for visiting players are very good.  The press headquarters are located under the grandstand.   Chairs of ample proportion are furnished the scribes, and everything for the comfort of the newspaper men is done by Manager Byrne.  Henry Chadwick is the greatest rooter the Brooklyns possess." The Boston Globe, Wednesday, April 30, 1890

Before the Bums 4/24/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Home Opener Postponed by Rain

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 Times (Streator, Illinois), April 25, 1890

GAME CALLED: RAIN

Thursday, April 24, 1890

Friday, April 25, 1890

Philadelphia Phillies vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Washington Park, Brooklyn

ICYMI:

SEASON OPENING SERIES

Boston Beaneaters @ South End Grounds

• Game One: Tuesday, April 19, 1890,  Brooklyn's first game in National League.
• Game Two: Thursday, April 21, 1890, Brooklyn's first win in National League.
• Game Three: Friday, April 22, 1890,  Brooklyn was defeated by (HOF) John Clarkson.
• Game Four: Saturday, April 23, 1890,  Brooklyn was defeated by (HOF) Kid Nichols with Henry Chadwick in attendance.

Before the Bums 4/23/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Drop Series to 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 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, Thursday, April 24, 1890

GAME #4

Wednesday, April 23, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

South End Grounds

Brooklyn jumped in front with a quick start.  Left-fielder Darby O'Brien drew a base on balls leading off the game, and second baseman Hub Collins followed with a double to right field.  With Oyster Burns at the plate, O'Brien scored on a wild pitch.  Burns would then single through the left side, scoring Collins and giving the Bridegrooms a 2-0 lead.  Boston cut the Bridegrooms' lead to one in the third inning.  Afterwhich, the score would remain unchanged through the fifth.  The Beaneaters caught up to Brooklyn starter Mickey Hughes posting four runs in the sixth, highlighted by shortstop Herman Long's triple to left.  After the first inning, Boston starter Kid Nichols pitched eight scoreless innings to close out the game, and give the Beaneaters a season-opening series victory, three games to one.  Mr. Henry Chadwick, the father of base ball, made the trip from Brooklyn and called the Boston National League nine one of the cleverest hitting, fielding, and base running teams he had ever seen play ball.

• FINAL: BKN 2; BOS 5
• RECORD: 1-3 (.250); 1 GB of Philadelphia Phillies