The Haymakers of Troy defeat the Mutuals of Brooklynâ 9-7 the day is marred by the assault of Clipper Lynnâ Troy’s 1Bâ by Dick Higham of the Mutes. Flynn says that Higham hit him in the face for no reason
The Haymakers of Troy defeat the Mutuals of Brooklynâ 9-7. to give them 3 wins and the season series over the Mutuals. The day is marred by the assault of Clipper Lynnâ Troy’s 1Bâ by Dick Higham of the Mutes. Flynn says that Higham hit him in the face for no reason. Brooklyn police are forced to draw their firearms to stop the crowd from attacking the Troy Haymakers following the altercations
The Chicago White Stockings beat New York Mutuals at Dexter Park for the unofficial national championship
1870 – The Chicago White Stockings host the New York Mutuals at Dexter Park with the unofficial national championship at stake with 6,000 fans on hand. With his team ahead, 13 – 12, and having just walked the bases loaded, Mutuals pitcher Rynie Wolters walks off the mound, claiming the umpire is biased. The game ends with the score reverting to the last completed inning, giving Chicago a 7 – 5 win although the Mutuals continue to proclaim themselves the champs.
The champion Brooklyn Eckfords Club begins a new Championship series
1869 – The champion Brooklyn Eckfords Club begins a new Championship series with the ex-champion New York Mutualsâ a most unusual event to occur so soon after the title changed hands. Despite a high windâ the Mutuals defeat the Eckfords with 5 runs in the bottom of the 9th to winâ 28 – 25.