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 10/17/1890: Rain at Louisville Cancels Opening Game for the World's Championship

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 ONE

Thursday, October 16, 1890

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs. 

LOUISVILLE COLONELS 

FROM

Eclipse Park

GAME CALLED: RAIN

Pittsburgh Dispatch, Friday, October 17, 1890

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Friday, October 17, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/16/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms to Face Louisville Colonels in Baseball's World Series

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, October 12, 1890

Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 12, 1890

1890

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS 

vs.  LOUISVILLE COLONELS

Upon the conclusion of their regular season and securing their first-ever National League championship, the Brooklyn Bridegrooms traveled to Kansas City, where they played the champion of the Western League - a minor league circuit founded in 1885 by Ban Johnson and that at the turn of the century would become the American League of baseball known today.  The weather in Kansas City was damp and field conditions were slippery throughout.  On Friday, October 10, Byrne's sluggers took the opening contest as Brooklyn's 26-game winner Adonis Terry claimed the victory.  In the second game played on October 12, Kansas City mustered an 8-7 win against 30-game winner Tom Lovett.  The Bridegrooms clinched the series the following day on the arm of Bob Caruthers in a similar 8-7 affair.  Although the Grooms were looking to stay clear of injuries prior to their showdown against Louisville, second baseman Hub Collins wreched his knee very badly.  On Wednesday, October 15, the Bridegrooms defeated right-hander Joe Neale and the American Association St. Louis Browns - who, after the 1891 season, would join the National League and eventually be known as the Cardinals.  Meanwhile, the World's Series matchup scheduled against Louisville was already being plagued by predictions of little interest.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, October 16, 1890

The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY), Thursday, October 16, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 10/5/1890: President Byrne Prepares Brooklyn Bridegrooms for World's Championship Series

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, Saturday, October 4, 1890

GAME #129

Friday, October 3, 1890

Pittsburgh Alleghenys vs. BROOKLYN BRIDEGROOMS

WASHINGTON PARK

Brooklyn's final game of the 1890 regular season was played Friday, October 3, against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys at Washington Park.  Playing before 357 dedicated supporters under raining skies and on wet grounds, manager McGunnigle again tasked Dave Foutz with pitching duties, who did not disappoint.  After the teams traded runs in the first inning, Byrne's sluggers staked their starter to a 6-2 lead after four.  Pittsburgh pushed across two runs in the top of the visitor's sixth, but the Bridegrooms put the game out of reach with four runs in the bottom half of the frame.  Dave Foutz took care of the rest, holding the Allegenys scoreless over the final three innings, but not before also wielding a game-high four hits at the plate with two runs batted in.  Tallying ten runs against the Alleghenys marks the 30th time the Bridegrooms achieved double-digit runs in a game this season.  Their 884 runs scored were the most in the National League, 34 more runs than second-place Chicago.  Meanwhile, Brooklyn yielded the second-fewest runs, bested only by Boston, and they concluded the season with six wins consecutively.  This makes back-to-back championships for the Bridegrooms, who in 1889 captured the American Association pennant.  In the case of Pittsburgh, their 112th loss is the most by any team at any time.

Right-hander Tom Lovett led the team with a stellar 30-11 record for a league-leading .732 win percentage with a 2.78 ERA.  Right fielder Oyster Burns led the circuit with 13 home runs and 128 batted in, while third baseman George Pinkney, Darby O'Brien, and Foutz finished batting above the .300 mark.

• FINAL GAME: PITT 4; BKN 10
• FINAL RECORD: 86-43 (.667); FIRST PLACE, 6.5 GA of Chicago Colts

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday, October 4, 1890

Carbondale Daily News (PA), Saturday, October 4, 1890

 

Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, October 8, 1890

The World (N.Y.), Wednesday, October 8, 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 10/1/1890: National League Champion Brooklyn Bridegrooms Welcome Home Derailed by Train Accident

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

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, October 2, 1890

The Standard Union (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Thursday, October 2, 1890

New York Giants Playing in a Bear Market

From the desk: DO IT FOR THE DUKE

WEEK THREE

Cowboys  23

GIANTS    16

FINAL

The Giants essentially played the same game for a third consecutive week.  Although they escaped with a victory in their first two games - outscoring their opponents by a mere four points - reality finally caught up with them in week three.

Daniel Jones got off to a decent start with a string of completions.  But the opening drive stalled, punctuated by a blocked field goal attempt.  The Giants drove 51 yards on 14 plays on their next possession before stalling again.  This time Graham Gano kicked the pigskin through for three points.

And there's the rub ...

For a third consecutive week, Gano and the Giant defense have kept the team in the game and in a position to win.  

I saw a little bit of bend don't break.  The defense limited the Cowboys to field goals in the first and second quarter as the Giants entered the half trailing by only three.  Gano would kick two more field goals, and Saquon Barkley rushed for a touchdown.  

Did the defense give that TD right back?  Sure they did.  In fact, Ezekiel Elliot rushed for 73 yards, and Tony Pollard romped for another 105 yards on 13 carries.  Did the defense make Cooper Rush look good?  Sure they did.  The guys up front recorded nary a sack and just two QB hits all game.

Meanwhile, Daniel Jones got sacked five times and endured a dozen more QB hits.  The Giant offensive line has now yielded 13 quarterback sacks in three games.  Jones also lost his leading wide receiver, Sterling Shepard.  

Meanwhile, some things remain unchanged; I don't want my quarterback accounting for 79 of 167 ground yards.  Otherwise, Jones finished 20/37 for 196 yards with an interception.  Playing under massive duress, he has yet to surpass 200 yards passing through three games and has as many turnovers as touchdown passes.

Said another way, Saquon Barkley and Graham Gano cannot carry this team alone, and after three games, Daniel Jones is not trending well.

Cooper Rush, who was making his third career start in only his 13th career game, outplayed Daniel Jones.  

Or is the offensive line still this team's greatest weakness?

The Bears will supply a short-term answer.

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

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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 9/27/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Secure Top Billing 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, Sunday, September 28, 1890

The Brooklyn Citizen, Sunday, September 28, 1890

GAME #125

Saturday, September 27, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CLEVELAND SPIDERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE PARK

National League Suits Byrne's Bridegrooms Just Fine 

The Bridegrooms cannot be overcome.  Despite five games remaining on the schedule, the 1890 championship loop is made.  Brooklyn shall officially take possession of the National League flag upon the season's conclusion.  After a rain-compromised series at Cincinnati, the Bridegrooms arrived in chilly Cleveland and posted two runs during their first at-bat.  The locals quickly tied the game against 

Adonis Terry with single runs in the home first and second.  Terry then walked and scored on a passed ball in the fourth, and the Bridegrooms tallied again in the fifth.  Cleveland closed within a run in the seventh, but the Bridegrooms settled this affair with three runs on three hits in the final frame.  The victory gives Brooklyn a 6.5-game lead ahead of Philadelphia and Chicago, who are now left to battle for second place rights.

• FINAL: BKN 7; CLE 4
• RECORD: 82-43 (.656); *First Place, 6.5 GA of Philadelphia Phillies; Chicago Colts

The Brooklyn Citizen, Sunday, September 28, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/25/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms March Toward Pennant Halted 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 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 Evening World (N.Y.), Thursday, September 25, 1890

GAME CALLED

Thursday, September 25, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CINCINNATI REDS

LEAGUE PARK

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Friday, September 26, 1890

BEFORE the BUMS 9/24/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms One Step Closer to Securing Pennant

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, Thursday, September 25, 1890

GAME #124

Wednesday, September 24, 1890

Brooklyn Bridegrooms vs. CINCINNATI REDS

LEAGUE PARK

National League Pennant a Near Certainty

The National League pennant was all but settled this day at Cincinnati.  A tightly contested affair unfolded in front of 1,948 patrons at League Park.  Facing Reds' right-hander Jesse Duryea, Brooklyn opened with a run in the first and added another in the third.  After being held scoreless through the fifth, Cincinnati tallied once against Adonis Terry in the sixth but would score no more.  Terry limited the Reds to seven hits and three walks with eight strikeouts for his 21st victory this season.  The Grooms sealed Cincinnati's fate with three unearned runs in the eighth.  Over in Chicago, the Colts were defeated by the Phillies.  However, Philadelphia's efforts seem to have gone for naught as Brooklyn's victory all but mathematically eliminated them from the pennant chase.  The Bridegrooms now own a six-game circuit lead ahead of the Colts, each with just over six games left to play.

• FINAL: BKN 5; CHI 1
• RECORD: 81-43 (.653); 1st place, 6.0 GA of Chicago Colts

New York Giants Tame Panthers in Home Opener

From the desk: DO IT FOR THE DUKE

GIANTS WIN HOME OPENER

WEEK TWO

Panthers  16

GIANTS    19

FINAL

Defense Cages Panthers; Graham Gano Takes Care of the Rest

Two recovered turnovers started the game, and the Giant offense scored six points.  

The first fumble occurred during the opening kickoff to Carolina and was recovered by the Giants at the Panther 22-yard line.  On their first possession, the offense feebly netted four yards on three plays, then settled for a field goal, albeit for an opportune lead.  

Six plays into Carolina's next possession, Andoreé Jackson recovered a Robbie Anderson fumble at Carolina's 40-yard line.  One must think the ensuing drive was geared at Daniel Jones taking advantage of Carolina's mistake (lest we forget, this season will likely determine his NYG future).  Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka dialed up three initial pass plays for Jones, which only netted nine yards.  

This is when Coach Daboll again demonstrated his promised aggressiveness.  Jones successfully scrambled around the edge on fourth and one to pick up the first down.  Jones was then called upon to execute six of the next eight plays and got the Giants to the Carolina eight-yard line before the offense again sputtered.  Graham Gano then kicked his second field goal to give the Giants a 6-0 first-quarter lead.

Big Blue did not score in the second quarter, while the Panthers managed a pair of field goals to end the first half tied at six.

Daniel Jones indeed outplayed Baker Mayfield in the second half.  Neither quarterback threw an interception, and each connected for third-quarter scores.  After the Giants opened the second half with a three and out, Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to put the Panthers ahead.  Big Blue answered right back, as Daniel Jones connected with Daniel Bellinger on a 16-yard score.  But whereas Mayfield completed 48.2% of his attempts for 145 yards, Daniel Jones completed 64.7% for 176 yards.  

Jones was also sacked three times which makes eight sacks in two weeks.  But the Panthers still got another nine QB hits on Jones, and for now, any Giant offensive lineman not named Andrew Thomas is a prime reason.

As such, there was not as much daylight to be found up front as in week one.  Saquon Barkley does what he does and often creates his own daylight.  But the rushing consistency needed weekly will be regulated by the big guys up front.  Barkley rushed 21 times for 72 yards.  Take away his long of 16 yards; the math says he rushed 20 times for 56 yards with another 16 yards receiving for 88 overall yards.

The undisputed offensive star of the game was kicker Graham Gano who was 4 for 4 in FG attempts, including the decisive kick from 56-yards out with 3:34 left in regulation.

On Carolina's next possession, the Giants defense held the Panthers to twelve yards on four plays, forcing them to punt and effectively secure the victory.

Much of this game was reminiscent of week one against Tennessee, wherein the offensive performance lagged behind that of the defense (and their competition).  And like in week one, the defense remained stalwart throughout the contest while the offense experienced a second-half surge.

Playing without Dak Prescott, the Cowboys have scored a mere 23 points through two games.  Meanwhile, Dallas and the Giants have yielded 36 points each.  Therefore, I'm looking forward to a defensive struggle and for Daniel Jones to give us something to rave about come Tuesday morning.

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