BEFORE the BUMS 8/7/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Complete Sweep of 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 Saint Paul Globe (Minnesota); Friday, August 8, 1890

GAME #88

Thursday, August 7, 1890

Boston Beaneaters vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Oyster Burns Leads Brooklyn's Rout of Beaneaters

The Bridegrooms were at it again, amassing double-digit runs and securing their eighth straight win.  But their two-game sweep of the Beaneaters came at a cost.  Boston opened the scoring in the top of the second.  With the bases loaded in the bottom half, Germany Smith's knock to right field delivered home two.  Second baseman Hub Collins then drove home Smith giving the Bridegrooms a 3-1 lead.  The Beaneaters tied the score at three in the top of the fifth.  This was when starter Tom Lovett sustained an injury on a comebacker through the box, which struck the index finger of his pitching hand, splitting the nail and cutting skin.  Mr. McGunnigle summoned Bob Caruthers to relieve Lovett.  Brooklyn bunched four hits in the bottom of the fourth, with Oyster Burns delivering home a pair as part of a four-run burst.  Caruthers then held the Beaneaters scoreless until yielding two runs in the ninth.  Meanwhile, Byrne's sluggers continued piling on.  In the sixth, Oyster Burns hit for the circuit with two runners on base.  Not yet done, the 'Grooms added four more in the seventh, with Oyster Burns driving home another two runs for a 14-5 final score.  For the moment, it's unknown when Tom Lovett will be fit to pitch again.  In a separate matter, the second-place Philadelphia Phillies are interested in outfielder John "Pop" Corkhill, who was released by Brooklyn.

• FINAL: BOS 5; BKN 14
• RECORD: 59-29 (.670); 1st place, 2.0 GA of Philadelphia Phillies

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 7/5/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Sweep Pittsburgh in Twin Bill 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, June 6, 1890

GAME #61 (Game One)

Saturday, July 5, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Rain Makeup: 5/15/1890 (site changed from Pittsburgh)

Bridegrooms Rout Alleghenys in Return to Washington Park

The Bridegrooms were back on their own grounds, and starter Tom Lovett appeared back in form.  His mates promptly staked him to a three-run lead in the first inning, then added two in the fifth and another in the sixth for a six-run lead.  Much to the merriment of the over 2,000 fans present at Washington Park, the Bridegrooms erupted for eight more runs in the eighth inning.  Meanwhile, Tom Lovett held the Alleghenys scoreless after the first inning over the subsequent seven frames.  Pittsburgh mustered three inconsequential runs in the ninth, but it was too little too late to save them from a third straight defeat at the hands of the Bridegrooms.  Lovett allowed six hits and one walks with five strikeouts for the win.  The hot-hitting George Pinkney and Adonis Terry wielded two hits and scored twice.  Brooklyn continues playing minus the services of Pop Corkhill and Darby O'Brien in the meantime.

• FINAL: PITT 3; BKN 14

GAME #62 (Game Two)

Saturday, July 5, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

(site changed from Pittsburgh)

Bridegrooms Win Fourth Consecutive Game Against Pittsburgh; Climb Back Into Second Place

With the crowd now swelled to upwards of 4,000 by game two, the Bridegrooms countered Pittsburgh's opening tally with two in the home first, one in the second, a pair in the third, and three more runs in the fourth.  After a quiet fifth, the teams exchanged a pair of runs in the sixth, giving the Bridegrooms a seemingly insurmountable 10-3 advantage.  But as baseball will do, Brooklyn found themselves on the receiving end.  The Alleghenys not only stormed back to tie the game but seized a one-run lead with eight runs.  Alas, their lead was brief.  The Bridegrooms tallied in the home eighth, tying the game at eleven.  Starter Adonis Terry retired Pittsburgh in the visitor's ninth.  His mates pushed across the winning run in the home half to complete the twin bill sweep.  Regular first baseman Dave Foutz 

continued patrolling center field to adjust for injuries and finished with two hits and four runs scored.  With the victory, the Bridegrooms complete a four-game sweep against the Alleghenys - two games at Pittsburgh and two at Washington Park.

• FINAL: PITT 11; BKN 12
• RECORD: 38-24 (.613); 2nd place, 3.5 GB of Cincinnati Reds 

BEFORE the BUMS 6/27/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Achieve First National League Victory 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 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, Saturday, June 18, 1890

GAME #53

Friday, June 27, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CHICAGO COLTS

WEST SIDE PARK

Germany Smith Powers Bridegrooms to First National League Victory at Chicago

Chicago opened the scoring in the second inning, but it was the last lead they would own.  Brooklyn stormed back with four runs in the fourth inning.  Center fielder Pop Corkhill and Bob Caruthers, making a start in left field, each delivered home a run, and shortstop Germany Smith followed with a two-run home run.  The Colts then mustered an unearned run in the fifth.  But the Bridegrooms again answered with three more runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by an Oyster Burns triple and Pop Corkhill's second run batted in.  Right-hander Adonis Terry allowed seven hits and five walks with three strikeouts for the win.  The Bridegrooms look to salvage a series split with the Colts tomorrow before departing to Cincinnati for their upcoming showdown against the first-place Reds.

• FINAL: BKN 7; CHI 2
• RECORD: 32-21 (.604); 3rd place, 4.0 GB of Cincinnati Reds

BEFORE the BUMS 6/26/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Remain Winless in 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 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, Friday, June 27, 1890

GAME #52

Thursday, June 26, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CHICAGO COLTS

WEST SIDE PARK

Anson's Colts Hand Bridegrooms Second Straight Defeat

Chicago won their second straight decision from the Bridegrooms, who were defeated rather handily on Thursday.  With Tom Lovett starting for Brooklyn, the Colts immediately posted four runs in the first inning.  However, the Bridegrooms matched them in the second and even took a 5-4 lead in the third.  But that was the last they would tally against the rookie Pat Luby, who finished with six scoreless frames.  Chicago reclaimed the lead with two runs in the fourth, then erupted for five runs in the seventh inning for an 11-5 margin of victory.  Back playing center field, Pop Corkhill accounted for three of Brooklyn's nine hits, and Tom Lovett wielded two.  With the loss, Brooklyn falls a season-high five games out of first place.

• FINAL: BKN 5; CHI 11
• RECORD: 31-21 (.596); 3rd place, 5.0 GB of Cincinnati

BEFORE the BUMS 6/17/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Defeat Phillies; Win Fifth Straight

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 Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, June 18, 1890

GAME #44

Tuesday, June 17, 1890 

Philadelphia Phillies vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Late Rally Clinches Victory Over Phillies

Facing Philadelphia's Kid Gleason, the Bridegrooms opened with a run in the first and added a pair in the third.  The Phillies treated Tom Lovett in kind with a run in the fourth and two in the fifth.  After a scoreless sixth, the Phillies took their first lead with a run in the seventh.  But it did not last.  In the bottom of the frame, Hub Collins singled, stole second, and scored on George Pinkney's double.  Brooklyn added two more runs on hits by Darby O'Brien, Oyster Burns, and Pop Corkhill for a 6-4 lead and the final margin of victory.  This extends the Bridegroom's consecutive win streak to five games, tying a season-high.

• FINAL: PHI 4; BKN 6
• RECORD: 27-17 (.614); 3rd place, 4.0 GB of Cincinnati Reds

BEFORE the BUMS 6/7/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Split Twin Bill 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 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, Sunday, June 8, 1890

GAME #35

Saturday, June 7, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Makeup: Friday, June 6, 1890

Pop Corkhill Foils Phillies

Base hits by Hub Collins and Oyster Burns and a triple by Darby O'Brien highlighted a three-run first inning for the Bridegrooms.  Facing Adonis Terry, the Phillies tallied two in the third and one in the fourth, tying the game at three.  After a scoreless fifth inning, Pop Corkhill singled off Kid Gleason, driving in the go-ahead run.  Adonis Terry kept Philadelphia scoreless over his last five innings pitched for the win.

• FINAL: BKN 4; PHI 3

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sunday, June 8, 1890

GAME #36

Saturday, June 7, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Phillies Salvage Split

The first-place Phillies take the second game to break even with Brooklyn.  Making his first start of the season, native Philadelphia right-hander Jack McFetridge limited the Bridegrooms to just one run on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts for the win.  He also helped himself at the plate with three hits in four turns at-bat.  First baseman Dave Foutz made an increasingly rare start on the mound.  He allowed four runs, three earned, on 14 hits and two walks with two strikeouts in a losing effort.  Hub Collins doubled and scored in the third inning to spoil the shutout.

• FINAL: BKN 1; PHI 4
• RECORD: 20-16 (.556); t-3rd place, 3.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 6/5/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Philadelphia in Ninth

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, Friday, June 6, 1890

GAME #34

Thursday, June 5, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Bridegrooms Watch Sam Thompson's Fly Clear the Fence

The Phillies affirmed their first-place standing with a thrilling ninth-inning victory over the visiting Bridegrooms.  Brooklyn opened the scoring in the second on Pop Corkhill's double, scoring George Pinkney from first.  A gaggle of Philadelphia errors helped Brooklyn load the bases in the fourth.  Right fielder Oyster Burns sent all runners trotting homeward with a home run over the right field fence.  But the Bridegrooms would score no more.  Philadelphia right-hander Kid Gleason held the visitors to just five hits.  Meanwhile, the Phillies scored a single run in the fourth, two in the fifth, then tied the game at five with a run in the seventh.  With two outs in the home ninth, Philadelphia's slugging outfielder 

Sam Thompson connected off Brooklyn starter Tom Lovett for a game-ending home run to right field.

• FINAL: BKN 5; PHI 6
• RECORD: 19-15 (.559); 3rd place, 3.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 5/31/1890: Injured Brooklyn Bridegrooms Break Even With 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 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, Sunday, June 1, 1890

GAME #30

Saturday, May 31, 1890

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Salvage Finale, Earn Series Split with Chicago

Playing minus the injured Oyster Burns and Pop Corkhill, the Bridegrooms salvaged the series finale to gain a split with Chicago.  Facing Tom Lovett, first baseman Cap Anson drove home two runs in the first inning, and Chicago added another in the third.  Center fielder Darby O'Brien knocked home a run, and Hub Collins tripled home another and scored, tying the game at three.  The Colts retook the lead in the fourth.  After a scoreless fifth inning, catcher Tom Daly singled home a run and scored in the sixth, and George Pinkney and Bob Caruthers drove in runs in the seventh for a 7-4 lead and the final margin of victory.  Hub Collins finished with two extra-base hits and two runs batted in, and despite playing with a hurting hand, first baseman Dave Foutz wielded two hits and drove in a run.  Tom Lovett struck out two and walked none for the win.

• FINAL: CHI 4; BKN 7
• RECORD: 18-12 (.600); 2nd place, 1.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 5/30/1890: Over 10,000 Fans Watch Chicago Colts Sweep Bridegrooms in Twin Bill 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 Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Saturday, May 31, 1890

GAME #28

Friday, May 30, 1890 (GAME ONE)

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Chicago Colts Win First-Ever Game at Washington Park

The morning game featured Connecticut-born right-hander Bill Hutchison for the Colts versus Adonis Terry for Brooklyn.  Chicago opened the scoring in a tightly contested affair with two runs in the second inning and two runs in the third.  The Bridegrooms answered with three runs in the second and one run in the third.  Afterwhich, the score remained unchanged through the seventh.  Chicago grabbed the lead with two unearned runs in the eighth and came away with a 6-4 victory.  Hutchison limited the home team to four hits, all in the second and third innings.  The Colts' 38-year-old manager and first baseman Cap Anson finished 2 for 4 with a run batted in and one run scored.

• FINAL: CHI 6; BKN 4

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Saturday, May 31, 1890

GAME #29

Friday, May 30, 1890 (GAME TWO)

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Chicago Colts Complete Twin Bill Sweep

Bill Hutchison returned to the mound and again defeated the Bridegrooms.  Facing Bob Caruthers, the Colts opened with four runs in the first and three more in the second.  Five of the seven runs were earned, knocking Caruthers out of the box.  Native New Yorker Mickey Hughes entered in relief of Caruthers.  After three scoreless frames, the Colts caught up to Hughes for three runs in the sixth and a final run in the ninth.  Brooklyn owes their four runs in the first inning to four Chicago errors and two hits.  Otherwise, Hutchison yielded a run in the second and single runs in the seventh and eighth innings.  But only one of Brooklyn's seven runs was earned.  Cap Anson finished 2 for 5 with a triple and three runs batted in, and center fielder Walt Wilmot homered.  Brooklyn's Pop Corkhill sat out the second game with a foot injury.  In his place, Adonis Terry brought the crowd to its feet with a brilliant running catch of a deep fly off the bat of Cap Anson.

• FINAL: CHI 11; BKN 7
• RECORD: 17-12 (.586); 2nd place, 1.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 5/29/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Take Opener From 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 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, Friday, May 30, 1890

GAME #27

Thursday, May 29, 1890

Chicago Colts vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Turn Triple Play; Take Series Opener From Chicago Colts

The Bridegrooms welcomed Cap Anson's Chicago Colts to Washington Park.  A crowd of 1,663 watched on as the teams traded a pair of runs in the second inning.  Center fielder Pop Corkhill tripled home a run and scored for Brooklyn.  After a scoreless third, the Bridegrooms added an unearned run in the fourth.  In the top of the fifth, with two runners on and no outs, Chicago catcher Malachi Kittridge grounded to shortstop Germany Smith who threw to Hub Collins at second, who then threw to first baseman Dave Foutz to complete the double-play.  However, the lead runner rounded third base and headed home.  Foutz threw flawlessly to catcher Tom Daly who applied the tag to Tom Burns for a triple play, Brooklyn's second of the season.  The Bridegrooms scored twice in the bottom half of the frame, then added a single run in the sixth and two more in the eighth.  The Colts would score twice in the sixth, but no more.  Starter Tom Lovett limited the Colts to just four hits but walked five batters in a winning effort.  Left fielder Darby O'Brien wielded three hits and delivered home three runs.  Cap Anson accounted for one of Chicago's four hits and drove in one run.  The victory is Brooklyn's fifth in a row, their longest streak this season.

• FINAL: CHI 4; BKN 8
• RECORD: 17-10 (.630); 2nd place, 1.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 5/22/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Take Second Straight From 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 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. 

 

Times Union, Brooklyn, N.Y., Friday, May 23, 1890

GAME #21

Thursday, May 22, 1890

Cincinnati Reds vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Bridegrooms Win Third Straight; One Game Out of First Place

The Bridegrooms won their second straight against old foe Cincinnati.  In the first inning, runs batted in by George Pinkney and Pop Corkhill gave Brooklyn a prompt 2-0 lead.  Cincinnati recovered one run in the top half of the second, but Hub Collins delivered home two more runs extending Brooklyn's lead by three.  After a scoreless third, both teams exchanged a pair of runs in the fourth; Oyster Burns knocked

in both runs for Brooklyn.  In the eighth inning, the Reds picked up an unearned run, but the Brooks held on for a 6-4 victory.  Two-time 40 game-winner Bob Caruthers allowed two earned runs on eleven hits and one walk for the win.  Cincinnati's right-handed rookie Billy Rhines took the loss.  The series concludes on Friday. 

• FINAL: CIN 4; BKN 6
• RECORD: 12-9 (.571); 2nd place, 1.0 GB of Philadelphia Phillies

BEFORE the BUMS 5/14/1890: New York Giants Stage Late Rally for 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 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, Thursday, May 15, 1890

GAME #16

Wednesday, May 14, 1890

New York Giants vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Make-Up 5/6/1890

Giants Late Rally Foils the Bridegrooms

The Bridegrooms and New York Giants resumed their inter-city rivalry at Washington Park.  In a make-up game from May 6, youngster Amos Rusie stepped into the box in opposition against Adonis Terry for the Bridegrooms.  First baseman Dude Esterbrook delivered home the Giants' first run of the game, who followed with two more tallies in the second for a prompt 3-0 lead.  Amos Rusie held Brooklyn scoreless until the Bridegrooms broke through with a trio of runs in the fifth on hits from Darby O'Brien and Oyster Burns and an error by Jack Glasscock at short.  In Brooklyn's next at-bat, center fielder Pop Corkhill singled, stole second, and scored on Adonis Terry's base hit for a 4-3 Bridegroom lead.  But it would not last.  The New Yorkers bunched together three runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by Artie Clarke's triple as the rain began to fall.  Bridegrooms' first baseman Dave Foutz opened the home ninth with a double but was picked off on a fine throw from catcher Dick Buckley, and so ended Brooklyn's threat.  The Giants pulled even in their season series with Brooklyn at two wins apiece with the victory.

• FINAL: NYG 6; BKN 4
• RECORD: 8-8 (.500); 4th place, 2.5 GB of Philadelphia Phillies