A journey through the history of baseball.

[Sir Lurksalot]

Bummer.

[petrel]

That sucks a haunch.

Oh well, can't wait to read your new dynasty!

--Pet

[Powderguy]

Well guys, I went back to this league and came back to this wonderful site. I FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM, I CANT BELIEVE THIS NEVER CROSSED MY MIND. WHEN I CREATE THE SCHEDULES, I MADE THE FIRST 3 BOSTON GAMES REGULAR SEASON, WHICH IS RIGHT. BUT FOR SOME REASON, THE FINAL 57 GAMES BECAME EXHIBITION THUS NOT COUNTING!!! I HAVE NO CLUE HOW I NEVER REALIZED THIS!! BUT GOOD NEWS IS THIS LEAGUE IS BACK UP AND RUNNING VERY SOON! sorry for that excitement, but im pumped up rite now

[Powderguy]

Team...............................W-L........GB......Streak
Boston Red Caps.................7-2..........--.........W6
Milwaukee Grays..................8-5........1.0.........W3
Cincinnati Reds....................8-6........1.5.........L1
Chicago White Stockings.......6-7........3.0.........L1
Indianapolis Blues.................5-9........4.5........W1
Providence Grays.................2-7........5.0.........L6


Batting Leaders
BA: Ezra Sutton (BOS) .525
Hits: Ross Barnes (CIN), Levi Meyerle (IBL) 27
2B: Charlie Eden (CWS) 10
HR: Harry Schafer (CWS), Ezra Sutton (BOS) 1
Runs: Ezra Sutton (BOS), Jimmy Wood (BOS) 15
SB: John McMullin (MLG) 6

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Joe Blong (IBL) 2.41
Wins: John Cassidy (CIN) 8
Losses: Al Spalding (CWS) 7
K's: The Only Nolan (IBL) 45

[Powderguy]

Team...............................W-L........GB......Streak
Boston Red Caps.................13-8........--..........L1
Milwaukee Grays.................13-12......2.0.........L1
Chicago White Stockings......13-13......2.5.........W1
Indianapolis Blues................13-13......2.5.........W3
Providence Grays.................9-11.......3.5.........W1
Cincinnati Reds...................11-15.......5.0.........L3

Batting Leaders
BA: Ezra Sutton (BOS) .440
Hits: Ross Barnes (CIN) 50
2B: Charlie Eden (CWS) 12
HR: Harry Schafer (CWS), Ezra Sutton (BOS), Bill Boyd (CWS) 1
Runs: Lip Pike (MLG) 29
SB: John McMullin (MLG) 8

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Dick McBride (IBL) 3.02
Wins: John Cassidy (CIN) 11
Losses: John Cassidy (CIN) 15
K's: Al Spalding (CWS) 48

Injuries
CWS-CF Fred Treacey (ruptured MCL, 5-6 months)
IBL-3B Levi Meyerle (damaged knee meniscus, 2 weeks)
IBL-P The Only Nolan (strained elbow ligament, 3 weeks)

[Powderguy]

Batting Leaders
BA: Cal McVey (PRO) .412
Hits: Ross Barnes (CIN) 73
2B: Lip Pike (MLG) 18
3B: Ed Mincher (PRO) 6
HR: Five players tied with 1
Runs: Lip Pike (MLG) 29
SB: John McMullin (MLG) 13

Pitching Leaders
ERA: George Bradley (PRO) 2.90
Wins: Bobby Mathews (BOS), Al Spalding (CWS) 19
Losses: John Cassidy (CIN) 21
K's: John Cassidy (CIN) 73

Injuries
BOS-P Will White (back spasms, 1 week)
CWS-CF Fred Treacey (ruptured MCL, 4-5 months)
CWS-LF Ned Cuthbert (bruised ribs, 1-2 weeks)

Trades
7/17: Boston sends 30 year old CF Count Sensenderfer to Cincinnati for 30 year old LF Fred Cone.

[Powderguy]

Batting Leaders
BA: Cal McVey (PRO) .406
Hits: Ross Barnes (CIN) 97
2B: Abner Dalrymple (MLG) 22
3B: Lip Pike (MLG) 7
HR: Ten players tied with 1
Runs: Lip Pike (MLG), Jimmy Wood (BOS) 51
SB: Ross Barnes (CIN) 15

Pitching Leaders
ERA: The Only Nolan (IBL) 2.56
Wins: Al Spalding (CWS) 25
Losses: John Cassidy (CIN) 29
K's: George Bradley (PRO) 105

Injuries
CWS-CF Fred Treacey (ruptured MCL, 3-4 months)

[Powderguy]

If you want a thrilling finish to a season, it won't get much better than this. The White Stockings ended the season on a 7 game winning streak while the Red Caps faltered down the stretch. As a result, both teams ended up tied. So, the 1878 winner would come down to a one game playoff. The White Stockings got off to a good start with 2 runs in the 3rd inning. But, the Red Caps offense would come alive with 5 runs in the 5th inning. That's all Boston pitcher Will White would need as the Boston club would win their 7th championship in 8 years!!

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Notable Free Agent Signings
P Charles Witherow (BOS)
RF Charlie Eden (CWS)
3B Levi Meyerle (BOS)
CF Paul Hines (BOS)
SS John McMullin (BOS)
C John Morrill (CLV)
LF Ned Cuthbert (CWS)
P George Zettlein (TRO)
RF Lip Pike (CWS)
1B Charlie Gould (BOS)
LF Abner Dalrymple (CLV)
3B Davy Force (BOS)
P Terry Larkin (CLV)
P Dick McBride (CLV)
P Cherokee Fisher (CLV)
CF Charley Jones (BOS)
P The Only Nolan (BUF)

[Powderguy]

Batting Leaders
BA: Abner Dalrymple (CLV) .453
Hits: Ham Allen (PRO), Cap Anson (BOS) 30
2B: Six tied with 6
3B: Ross Barnes (CIN), Count Sensenderfer (CIN) 3
HR: John O'Rourke (BOS) 3
RBI: Aaron Clapp (TRO) 16
Runs: Ed Duffy (TRO) 22
SB: Ed Duffy (TRO) 8

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Harry Wheeler (PRO) 1.40
Wins: Curry Foley (BOS) 11
Losses: Tricky Nichols (BUF) 11
K's: Harry Wheeler (PRO) 69

[captaincarl]

It's great to see this back up and running.

[Powderguy]

Buffalo fans haven't seen the team end a game on top in over a month, May 22 to be exact. Since then, the club has dropped 17 games in a row including a 0-13 record in the month of June. Surprisingly, Boston isn't running away with the league considering all the talent they have stockpiled. With 3 months to go, it is anyone's championship to win as 6 teams are within 3.5 games of the top spot.

Batting Leaders
BA: Abner Dalrymple (CLV) .426
Hits: Abner Dalrymple (CLV), Cap Anson (BOS) 52
2B: Jim O'Rourke (BOS) 12
3B: Dan Brouthers (TRO) 5
HR: John O'Rourke (BOS) 3
RBI: Aaron Clapp (TRO), King Kelly (CIN), John O'Rourke (BOS) 25
Runs: Ed Duffy (TRO) 31
SB: Harry Schafer (CLV) 11

Pitching Leaders
ERA: PIdgey Morgan (PRO) 1.39
Wins: Curry Foley (BOS) 18
Losses: Tricky Nichols (BUF) 22
K's: Harry Wheeler (PRO) 139

[Powderguy]

Batting Leaders
BA: Cap Anson (BOS) .408
Hits: Cap Anson (BOS) 86
2B: Jim O'Rourke (BOS) 19
3B: Ross Barnes (CIN) 9
HR: John O'Rourke (BOS), Jim O'Rourke (BOS) 3
RBI: Buttercup Dickerson (CIN) 38
Runs: Ross Barnes (CIN), Ed Duffy (TRO), Cap Anson (BOS) 48
SB: Harry Schafer (CLV), Dan Brouthers (TRO), Ed Duffy (TRO) 16

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Pidgey Morgan (PRO) 1.35
Wins: Curry Foley (BOS) 30
Losses: Tricky Nichols (BUF) 29
K's: Harry Wheeler (PRO) 209

Injuries
CIN-LF Buttercup Dickerson (torn thigh muscle, 3-4 weeks)

[Dagrims]

This may be the first dynasty ever to come back from the dead after a technical glitch. Awesome to see it back and running.

[Powderguy]

Batting Leaders
BA: Abner Dalrymple (CLV) .403
Hits: Cap Anson (BOS) 110
2B: Ed Mincher (PRO) 28
3B: Ross Barnes (CIN) 10
HR: John O'Rourke (BOS), 4
RBI: King Kelly (CIN) 50
Runs: Ross Barnes (CIN), 64
SB: Ed Duffy (TRO) 21

Pitching Leaders
ERA: Will White (BOS) 1.56
Wins: John Cassidy (CIN) 36
Losses: Tricky Nichols (BUF) 36
K's: Harry Wheeler (PRO) 315

Injuries
BUF-RF George Bechtel (fractured eye socket, 2-3 months)

[Powderguy]

Had it not been for the five more games the Red Caps played than the Reds, they might not have captured their 8th championship in 9 years. Other news broke during the final month of the season as the Syracuse Stars have decided to fold their team. Their players will all be released from the team and be allowed to sign elsewhere. Also, some sad news as rookie Jake "Bloody Jake" Evans suffered a torn ankle ligament against Troy while attempting to make a diving catch in the outfield. Unfortunately, this injury will end the 23 year old's career.

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