In the most controversial game in American Association history, the Browns walk off the field in Brooklyn while leading, 4 – 2, in the 9th inning.

In the most controversial game in American Association history, the Browns walk off the field in Brooklyn while leading, 4 – 2, in the 9th inning.

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1889 – In the most controversial game in American Association history, the Browns walk off the field in Brooklyn while leading, 4 – 2, in the 9th inning. They claim it is too dark to play, but the lighted candles in front of their bench by owner Chris Von der Ahe make umpire Fred Goldsmith determined to finish the game no matter what. Several St. Louis players are hit with bottles as they leave the grounds.

1889 – In the afternoon game of a Labor Day doubleheader in Boston, Hardy Richardson hits a leadoff homer and P John Clarkson (36-13) makes it stand up for a 1 – 0 win.

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1889 – In the afternoon game of a Labor Day doubleheader in Boston, Hardy Richardson hits a leadoff homer and P John Clarkson (36-13) makes it stand up for a 1 – 0 win.

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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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.

1889 – An 11 – 0 two-hitter by Elton Chamberlain completes a 3-game sweep for St. Louis (AA)‚ boosting the Browns’ lead over the Bridegrooms to 3 1/2 games. Total paid attendance is 32‚911.

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1889 – An 11 – 0 two-hitter by Elton Chamberlain completes a 3-game sweep for St. Louis (AA)‚ boosting the Browns’ lead over the Bridegrooms to 3 1/2 games. Total paid attendance is 32‚911.

Eighteen St. Louis hits and 10 Brooklyn errors add up to a 14 – 4 victory for the Browns (American Association)‚ to the delight of 14‚000 St. Louis fans.

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Eighteen St. Louis hits and 10 Brooklyn errors add up to a 14 – 4 victory for the Browns (American Association)‚ to the delight of 14‚000 St. Louis fans.

Willie Kuehne sets a new record by accepting 13 chances at 3B. Kuehne makes 3 putouts and 10 assists without an error. His brilliant work enables Pittsburgh to best Washington‚ 9 – 7.

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Willie Kuehne sets a new record by accepting 13 chances at 3B. Kuehne makes 3 putouts and 10 assists without an error. His brilliant work enables Pittsburgh to best Washington‚ 9 – 7.

Lou Bierbauer carries the Athletics to a 9 – 8 win with a 2-run homer‚ a grand slam‚ and scores the winning run after a 9th-inning single.

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Lou Bierbauer carries the Athletics to a 9 – 8 win with a 2-run homer‚ a grand slam‚ and scores the winning run after a 9th-inning single.

1888 – The Cleveland Spiders are formally admitted to the National League, creating a vacancy in the American Association. Cleveland will replace the Detroit Wolverines.

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1888 – The Cleveland Spiders are formally admitted to the National League, creating a vacancy in the American Association. Cleveland will replace the Detroit Wolverines.