In Rockford, ILâ the Unions of Morrisania play before 5â000â their biggest crowd on their tour. They win their 11th straightâ beating the Forest City Clubâ 23 â 17. George Wrighthits a homer off Al Spalding.
The Forest Citys, an amateur team organized by the Forest City Baseball Club in 1865, endure a devastating defeat when they are pummelled by the Philadelphia Athletics, 85-11. A professional Forest City team will take the field next season, losing the first pro baseball game ever played in Cleveland when they drop a 25-6 decision to the Cincinnati Red Stockings at Case Commons.
On June 12, 1868, Sol White is born in Bellaire, OH. One of the early pioneers of black baseball, participating in the game as a player, manager and historian, White was a star in the 1890s with some of the top independent black teams, and in 1902, he helped found the powerhouse Philadelphia Giants. InâŠ
On June 10, 1868 In Buffaloâ the Atlantics are defeated by the Niagaras and pitcher Atwaterâ 19 â 15. The Niagaras jump to a 9 â 0 leadâ then fall behind before rallying to win.
In a battle of the top two Cincinnati teamsâ the Red Stockings cut down the Buckeyesâ 28 â 10. Asa Brainardâ from the Excelsior Clubâ makes his first appearance with the Reds as a number of players have changed teams this year. Those who do so while having a valid contract with their original team are called ârevolvers.â
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