BEFORE the BUMS 10/28/1890: Louisville Colonels Defeat Brooklyn Bridegrooms at Cold 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.

1890

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

GAME SIX

Monday, October 27, 1890

LOUISVILLE COLONELS

vs.

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS  

FROM

Washington Park

Game One - Rain

GM1 - BKN 9; LOU 0

GM2 -  BKN 5; LOU 3

GM3 - BKN 7; LOU 7*

GM4 - LOU 5; BKN 4

Game Five - Rain

Game Five - Rain

GM5 - BKN 7; LOU 2

The Journal and Tribune (TN), Monday, October 27, 1890

l; Buffalo Courier (NY), Tuesday, October 28, 1890

r; The Montgomery Advertiser (AL), Tuesday, October 28, 1890

On a bitterly cold day, the Bridegrooms and Colonels staged a hotly contested affair at Washington Park.  However, even fewer cranks than Saturday's contest were present to witness and perhaps better off for it.  The offerings of each starting pitcher, Adonis Terry, and Red Ehret, received their share of punishment wielded by the respective lineups.  Despite Brooklyn opening the scoring in the first inning, Louisville mounted a 4-1 lead through the fifth.  They added another in the visitor's sixth, but the Bridegrooms finally answered with four runs in the bottom of the frame to knot the game at five.  Afterwhich, the Colonels would get the better of Terry in the later innings, tallying pairs of runs in the seventh and eighth innings.  Brooklyn would score three in the home eighth but was held scoreless in the ninth.  Adonis Terry yielded 13 hits and four walks in the loss.  Third baseman George Pinkney returned to action with two hits, including a triple, and right fielder Patsy Donovan, who continues to excel off the bench, led the Grooms with three hits.  Brooklyn now leads the series three games against two with one tie.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, October 28, 1890

The New York Times, Tuesday, October 28, 1890

Pittsburgh Dispatch (PA), Tuesday, October 28, 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 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

BEFORE the BUMS 7/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Win Rubber Game Against 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.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, July 17, 1890

GAME #71

Wednesday, July 16, 1890

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Foutz Home Run Lifts 'Grooms in Rubber Game Against Colts

The Bridegrooms rebounded from Tuesday's loss to defeat the Colts and capture the series two games to one.  Starter Tom Lovett proved unsolvable, holding Chicago scoreless through the seventh.  He then allowed two runs in the eighth on just four total hits, none by Cap Anson, and three walks with seven strikeouts for the win.  It was Lovett's fifteenth victory against six losses.  First baseman Dave Foutz's two-run home run to center field highlighted a five-run third inning for Brooklyn.  Right fielder Oyster Burns knocked home two runs, and Lovett helped himself with a hit, a run batted in, and a run scored.  With Patsy Donovan and Bob Caruthers scratched after yesterday's collision, Mr. McGunnigle forced into action Pop Corkhill who, despite an injured shoulder, wielded two hits with one run batted in.

• FINAL: CHI 2; BKN 7
• RECORD: 46-25 (.648); tied-1st place with Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 7/15/1890: Chicago Colts Bring Brooklyn Bridegrooms Win Streak to a Halt

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, July 16, 1890

GAME #70

Tuesday, July 15, 1890

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Bow to Colts; Fall Into First Place Tie With Philadelphia

The Colts punished Bob Caruthers' offerings and knocked him out of the box after yielding six runs on ten hits in four innings.  Summoned into relief, Adonis Terry was treated similarly, allowing another six runs on eight hits.  Chicago had amassed ten runs by the time the Bridegrooms awoke from their six-inning slumber as the crowd of 1,461 began heading towards the exits.  Only then did the Bridegroom bats come alive, scoring six runs over the final three innings to make the outcome more respectable.  All Chicago batters wielded at least one hit, while manager and first baseman Cap Anson led the Colts with three hits and three runs batted in.  Bob Caruthers suffered his seventh defeat as Brooklyn's consecutive game win streak was halted at eleven.  Meanwhile, manager McGunnigle continues incurring injuries to his outfield.  In the third inning, while playing left field, Adonis Terry collided with recently signed Patsy Donovan, who was knocked senseless and carried off the lot.  The return of regular center fielder Pop Corkhill is not expected until late August.

• FINAL: CHI 12; BKN 6
• RECORD: 45-25 (.643); tied 1st place with Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 7/12/1890: First-Place Brooklyn Bridegrooms Sweep Cincinnati Reds

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 Citizen, Sunday, July 13, 1890

GAME #68

Saturday, July 12, 1890

Cincinnati Reds vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Uproarious Crowd Watches Bridegrooms Complete Sweep of Cincinnati Reds

In a game still up for grabs, the Reds appeared committed to forfeiting the contest in protest over a disputed call.  The Reds led by one when Brooklyn tied the game in the home fourth on Patsy Donovan's fielder's choice.  But when Adonis Terry tried scurrying home behind Dave Foutz, he was clearly tagged out by catcher John Harrington although deemed safe by the umpire.  A significant dispute ensued, and the Reds vacated the field of play.  The umpire instructed Cincinnati to retake the field within five minutes, which they willfully failed to do.  An uproarious crowd upwards of 5,000 at Washington Park demanded baseball to be played, exhibition or otherwise.  When the Bridegrooms acquiesced and forewent the disputed call at home, the score stood tied at one, and play continued.  After allowing a run in the first, starter Bob Caruthers held Cincinnati scoreless over the final eight frames for his fifteenth victory of the season against six losses.  Brooklyn scored twice in the fifth, three times in the sixth, and one last time in the seventh for a 7-1 final margin of victory.  Third baseman George Pinkney homered while six other Bridegrooms wielded multiple hits.  Cincinnati arrived at Washington Park as a first-place club but now trails the Phillies and Bridegrooms, who completed the series sweep and won their season-high tenth consecutive game.

• FINAL: CIN 1; BKN 7
• RECORD: 44-24 (.647); 1st place, 1.0 GA of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 7/7/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Open Series With Victory Over 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.

Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), Tuesday, July 8, 1890

GAME #63

Monday, July 7, 1890

Cleveland Spiders vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Win Fifth Straight

The Bridegrooms marked Cleveland's arrival in Brooklyn with a victory in Monday's series opener.  Two-time forty game winner Bob Caruthers held the Spiders to a pair of runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts for the win.  Facing Cleveland southpaw Ed Beatin, catcher Tom Daly singled and scored in the third.  But the Spiders, after being held scoreless through the fourth, tied the game in the fifth and took a one run lead in the sixth.  Still filling in for Darby O'Brien in left field, Adonis Terry's double in the sixth tied the game at two.  Caruthers singled in the seventh and went to third on Hub Collins's base hit.  An errant throw on the play allowed Caruthers to score and George Pinkney then delivered home Collins giving the Bridegrooms a 4-2 final margin of victory.  With the return of Darby O'Brien not expected for another five to six weeks, Mr. Byrnes signed outfielder Patsy Donovan who was released by the Boston Beaneaters.

• FINAL: CLE 2; BKN 4
• RECORD: 39-24 (.619); 2nd place, 3.5 GB of Cincinnati Reds