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 10/22/1890: Louisville Colonels Earn First Win Against Bridegrooms; Series Shifts to Brooklyn

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 FIVE

Tuesday, October 21, 1890

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs. 

LOUISVILLE COLONELS 

FROM

Eclipse Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Louisville Colonels won their first series game at Eclipse Park in a tightly contested affair.  Facing Bridegroom right-hander Tom Lovett in an Autumn chill, the Colonels opened the scoring with haste, scoring three runs in the first.  Brooklyn promptly tied the score with a run batted in by Dave Foutz and two by Patsy Donovan in the second.  After trading runs in the third, the score remained unchanged through the sixth.  In the home seventh, second baseman Tim Shinnick led off with a triple and scored the go-ahead and the game's decisive run.  After the third inning, Louisville starter Red Ehret limited the Bridegrooms to one hit over the final six innings.  Brooklyn played minus the services of George Pinkney, with Oyster Burns shifting to third and Donovan ranging in right field.  Despite the home team's victory, this game was the least attended (1,050) of the four games at Louisville.  The series will now shift to Washington Park in the City of Churches.

The Courier-Journal (KY), Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, October 22, 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 9/30/1890: 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 9/29/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Win Second Straight at Cleveland

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, Monday, September 29, 1890

GAME #126

Monday, September 29, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CLEVELAND SPIDERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Tom Lovett Wins Number 29

In an uphill battle, Brooklyn rallied late to outlast the Spiders for a second consecutive victory at National League Park.  Cleveland pounced right away on the offerings of right-hander Tom Lovett for three runs in the first.  Facing starter Ed Beatin, the Grooms then tallied a run in the second and a pair in the third.  The home nine reclaimed the lead in the fifth, and when Brooklyn again tied the game in the top of the sixth, the Spiders answered right back to seize a 5-4 lead through six.  The Bridegrooms finally synchronized their efforts with two runs in the seventh while Tom Lovett held the Spiders scoreless over the final three frames.  Lovett allowed six hits - including a home run by N.Y. native 

George Davis - and four walks to win his team-leading 29th decision this season.  Brooklyn wielded eleven hits, with Hub Collins and Oyster Burns going for extra bases.  Meanwhile, Dave Foutz and 

George Pinkney continues batting above the .300 mark with two hits apiece.  The final series of the season scheduled at Pittsburgh has been moved to Washington Park.

• FINAL: BKN 6; CLE 5
• RECORD: 83-43 (.659); *FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Colts

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, September 30, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/22/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Routed at West 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 Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, September 23, 1890

GAME #123

Monday, September 22, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CHICAGO COLTS

WEST SIDE PARK

Pennant Denied; Colts Rout Bridegrooms

Monday's series finale at Chicago was more of an exhibition of frustration than futility.  Facing rookie right-hander Pat Luby, the Bridegrooms managed a mere six hits and scored one run resulting from a Chicago error.  Brooklyn tried running early, but captain Cap Anson - starting this game behind the plate - promptly shut them down.  Right fielder Oyster Burns was in a particularly foul mood.  He was fined a total sum of $40 and removed from the game for his ongoing abusive language directed at Umpire Powers.  At the plate, the Colts slugged Tom Lovett's offerings to all parts of the field for 14 runs on 13 hits, including a home run by right fielder Cliff Carroll in the fifth.  The Bridegrooms now lead the circuit by five games ahead of the Colts with six left to play.  They'll arrive in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

• FINAL: BKN 1; CHI 14
• RECORD: 80-43 (.650); 1st place, 5.0 GA of Chicago Colts

BEFORE the BUMS 9/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Rout 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.

 

l; The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, September 17, 1890

r; The Boston Globe, Wednesday, September 17, 1890

GAME #120

Tuesday, September 16, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. BOSTON BEANEATERS

SOUTH END GROUNDS

Bridegrooms Head West With National league Pennant in Sight

The Bridegrooms arrived in Boston for a one-game showdown against the second-place Beaneaters before heading west to conclude the season.  Brooklyn's hosts achieved more errors than hits on slippery grass and a muddied infield but didn't seem to compromise the Bridegrooms much.  They promptly pounded the offerings of Pretzels Getzien to all parts of the field, gaining an 8-1 advantage after two and a 10-2 lead by the third.  Whereas starter Tom Lovett limited the Beaneaters to four runs on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts for his 27th victory this season.  First baseman Dave Foutz and Oyster Burns led Brooklyn's 13-hit attack with three apiece, and Foutz and Darby O'Brien scored six of the Bridegrooms' twelve runs.  Byrne's sluggers will now travel to Chicago with a 5.5 circuit lead and fewer than ten games left to play.

• FINAL: BKN 12; BOS 4
• RECORD: 79-41 (.658); 1st place, 5.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

BEFORE the BUMS 9/8/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Phillies at Philadelphia

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 9, 1890

GAME #116

Monday, September 8, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BAKER BOWL/NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

Phillies Topple Tom Lovett in Ninth Inning

Embarking on a season-ending road trip, Byrne's Bridegrooms were met with defeat upon their arrival in Philadelphia.  Recall how the Phillies spent over fifty days earlier this season perched atop the National League standings.  On Monday, they served Brooklyn, presently in first place, a City of Brotherly Love reminder that nothing is certain.  Right-hander Tom Lovett toed the slab for Brooklyn, opposed by the gamely Tom Vickery twirling for the hosts.  In the second inning, Phillie shortstop Bob Allen converted a sensational grab of a line hit into a 6-4-3 rally-killing triple play with Adonis Terry and Tom Daly getting caught too far off base, respectively.  After two scoreless frames, Hub Collins reached on a bunt and scored in the third, but Philadelphia promptly tied the game at one.  The score remained unchanged through the fifth.  Then in the sixth, Oyster Burns and Daly each drove in a run giving the Grooms a 3-1 lead.  Tom Lovett kept the Phillies at bay through the eighth but buckled in the final frame, allowing three runs and enduring a gut-wrenching loss.  At the Polo grounds, the Giants and Beaneaters battled to a 6-6- draw as the game was called after eleven innings due to darkness.

• FINAL: BKN 3; PHI 4
• RECORD: 77-39 (.664); 1st place, 4.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters

MANAGER

BEFORE the BUMS 9/6/1890: New York Giants Spoil Bridegroom Finale 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, Sunday, September 7, 1890

GAME #115

Saturday, September 6, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Amos Rusie Outlasts Adonis Terry; Giants Take Series

Upwards of 4,400 fans were present for Brooklyn's regular-season finale at Washington Park.  With 

Amos Rusie tossing for the Giants and Adonis Terry going for the Bridegrooms, the teams battled to a one-all tie through the eighth.  New York first baseman Lew Whistler doubled and scored in the first, and after seven scoreless innings for Brooklyn, Oyster Burns singled home the tying run in the eighth.  Much to the home crowd's dismay, New York tallied four runs against Terry in the ninth.  Afterwhich, Amos Rusie retired the Bridegrooms in order in their half of the frame for the win.  Brooklyn must now defend a five-game circuit lead on the road.  They will first make stops in Philadelphia, the Polo Grounds, and Boston before heading west to compete against the Colts, Reds, Spiders, and the Alleghenys.

• FINAL: NYG 5; BKN 1
• RECORD: 77-38 (.670); 1st place, 5.0 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 8/25/1890: Cincinnati Reds Even Series Against 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 Standard Union (Brooklyn); Tuesday, August 26, 1890

GAME #102

Monday, August 25, 1890

Cincinnati Reds vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Reds Even Series; Bridegrooms Suffer Major Injury

Monday's loss against the Reds proved costly to manager McGunnigle whose team ceded ground in the standings and lost their top slugger and right fielder to an arm injury.  With Cincinnati taking a one-run lead, Oyster Burns hurt his shoulder in the first inning while throwing a ball back to the infield.  He was replaced with Patsy Donovan, who accounted for half of Brooklyn's six hits, that all went for naught as the Bridegrooms left seven runners stranded on base.  The Reds extended their lead with two runs in the third before Brooklyn spoiled the shutout when Donovan crossed home in the fifth.  Afterwhich, right-hander Jesse Duryea held the Bridegrooms scoreless over the final five frames.  Despite striking out seven Reds, Adonis Terry yielded ten hits in a losing effort.  Up in Boston, the Beaneaters defeated the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, and the Phillies beat the Cleveland Spiders.

• FINAL: CIN 4; BKN 1
• RECORD: 67-35 (.657); 1st place, 2.5 GA of Boston Beaneaters