Syracuse Stars Starting Pitcher Harry McCormick hits a first-inning homer to beat Tommy Bond and the Boston Red Stockings, 1-0

Syracuse Stars Starting Pitcher Harry McCormick hits a first-inning homer to beat Tommy Bond and the Boston Red Stockings, 1-0

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At Star Park, Harry McCormick, the Syracuse starter, hits a first-inning homer to beat Tommy Bond and the Boston Red Stockings, 1-0. This most likely will be the only occurrence in major league history that a pitcher will record a 1-0 victory, with his own first inning round-tripper being the game’s lone run.