On November 1, 1870 — The Chicago White Stockings hosted the New York Mutuals at Dexter Park with the unofficial national championship at stake with 6,000 fans on hand, the official talley was “IMMENSE”. With his team ahead, 13 – 12, and having just walked the bases loaded, Mutuals pitcher Rynie Wolters walks off the mound, claiming the umpire, Thomas Foley is biased on ball and strike calls.
The fans, upset by the stoppage broke down the barriers and overcame the police to surround the players. As darkness fell, the crowd eventually dispersed. Foley a third baseman for another club declared Chicago the winner because the score had to revert to the last completed inning, giving Chicago a 7 – 5 win although the Mutuals continue to proclaim themselves the champs.
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