1875 – With the score 1 – 0 and 2 out in the last of the 9th inning‚ Hartford’s Tom York hits a triple over the center fielder’s head. The next batter‚ Bob Ferguson‚ after hitting a number of fouls lefthanded‚ turns around and bats righthanded‚ getting a double to tie the score. Rain ends the game with the score Hartford 1‚ Mutuals 1.

On August 12, 1875 — 1875 – With the score 1 – 0 and 2 out in the last of the 9th inning‚ Hartford’s Tom York hits a triple over the center fielder’s head. The next batter‚ Bob Ferguson‚ after hitting a number of fouls lefthanded‚ turns around and bats righthanded‚ getting a double to tie the score. Rain ends the game with the score Hartford 1‚ Mutuals 1.

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