In Chicago‚ Ezra Sutton hits the National Association’s first homer‚ off Chicago’s George Zettlein‚ connecting in the 4th inning with a blast over the center fielder’s head. In the 7th‚ Sutton‚ playing for Cleveland Forest Citys‚ connects again‚ but Chicago wins‚ 14-12.

On May 8, 1871 In Chicago‚ Ezra Sutton hits the National Association’s first homer‚ off Chicago’s George Zettlein‚ connecting in the 4th inning with a blast over the center fielder’s head. In the 7th‚ Sutton‚ playing for Cleveland Forest Citys‚ connects again‚ but Chicago wins‚ 14-12.

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