A 2-out error by Ross Barnes opens the gates for a 4-run Hartford rally‚ giving the Dark Blues a 5-2 win over Chicago.
A 2-out error by Ross Barnes opens the gates for a 4-run Hartford rally‚ giving the Dark Blues a 5-2 win over Chicago.
Chicago snaps Boston’s 12-game winning streak-6 of which came against Cincinnati-with an exciting 1-0 win behind George Bradley’s 3-hitter. Ross Barnes plays but shows “none of his old vim.”
Chicago snaps Boston’s 12-game winning streak-6 of which came against Cincinnati-with an exciting 1-0 win behind George Bradley’s 3-hitter. Ross Barnes plays but shows “none of his old vim.”
On July 13, 1877, Cal McVey took the mound and started a game for Chicago. George Bradley, who started the previous day, finally received a well-earned rest as he had pitched the previous eighty-nine consecutive games.
On July 13, 1877, Cal McVey took the mound and started a game for Chicago. George Bradley, who started the previous day, finally received a well-earned rest as he had pitched the previous eighty-nine consecutive games.
The Chicago White Stockings‚ the defending NL Champs‚ edge Hartford 6-5 in their home opener
The Chicago White Stockings‚ the defending NL Champs‚ edge Hartford 6-5 in their home opener. Cap Anson and John Glenn each have 3 hits‚ while batting champ Ross Barnes adds 2 hits‚ despite the new foul rule that makes a ball that goes foul before reaching 1B or 3B a foul ball. The old rule‚ under which any ball that bounced in fair territory first was fair‚ enabled Barnes to hit many a safe “fair-foul” past the third baseman.
Major League Baseball 1876 Season Recap
Major League Baseball Season Recap: 1876 League Champion: Chicago White Stockings Year In Review : 1876 National League After a tumultuous six-year existence, the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NA), folded following the 1875 season. The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) was formed in Chicago, Illinois by businessman, and owner of…
The Chicago Tribune publishes season-ending batting percentages based on the new method of dividing number of at bats into number of hits. Ross Barnes leads with a .429 average‚ thanks in part to the fair-foul rule. The following season‚ the rule is changed so that a ball hit in fair territory and rolls foul before passing first/third base is a foul ball.
The Chicago Tribune publishes season-ending batting percentages based on the new method of dividing number of at bats into number of hits. Ross Barnes leads with a .429 average‚ thanks in part to the fair-foul rule. The following season‚ the rule is changed so that a ball hit in fair territory and rolls foul before passing first/third base is a foul ball.
Nap Lajoie Biography
Nap Lajoie Positions: Second Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI Died: February 7, 1959 (Aged 84-155d) in Daytona Beach, FL Buried: Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL Debut: August 12, 1896 (Age 21-342d, 1,964th in major league history) Last Game: August 26, 1916 (Age 41-356d) vs. CLE 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1937….
It must be contagious. For the third time in three games a Chicago player tallies six hits in a game. This time it is Ross Barnes who goes 6-for-6 as his teammates add another 17 hits to crush the Reds, 17–3. Cal McVeyhas 2 hits and will have 4 in Chicago’s next game, to again have a record 18 hits in 4 games. Chicago has scored 88 runs in its last 4 games, a major league record.
It must be contagious. For the third time in three games a Chicago player tallies six hits in a game. This time it is Ross Barnes who goes 6-for-6 as his teammates add another 17 hits to crush the Reds, 17–3. Cal McVeyhas 2 hits and will have 4 in Chicago’s next game, to again have a record 18 hits in 4 games. Chicago has scored 88 runs in its last 4 games, a major league record.
George Bradley of St. Louis pitched the first National League no-hitter against Hartford
on July 15, 1876, George Bradley of St. Louis pitched the first National League no-hitter against Hartford
The Boston Herald carries the mid season averages showing hits and errors per game (not per at bat or chance). Chicago’s Ross Barnes is the top batter with 2.1 hits per game‚ and Dave Eggler of the Athletics is the leading fielder with .19 errors per game.
The Boston Herald carries the mid season averages showing hits and errors per game (not per at bat or chance). Chicago’s Ross Barnes is the top batter with 2.1 hits per game‚ and Dave Eggler of the Athletics is the leading fielder with .19 errors per game.
