1889 – After having led the American Association race all season except for three days in April‚ St. Louis falls to second place behind Brooklyn after losing to Columbus, 6 – 5, on a 10th-inning homer by Dave Orr.

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On September 1, 1889 — 1889 – After having led the American Association race all season except for three days in April‚ St. Louis falls to second place behind Brooklyn after losing to Columbus, 6 – 5, on a 10th-inning homer by Dave Orr.

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