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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-15-2007, 11:42 AM

Monday, October 1, 1877

Louisville 8, St. Louis 3

Art Allison of Louisville led the way with four hits, and Everett Mills had four runs batted in for the Grays. Louisville tore apart what had been a close 4-3 battle with four runs in the top of the ninth inning.

Cincinnati 5, Chicago 4 (10 innings)

I guess there really is only one October. The teams entered the ninth inning tied 3-3. In the top of the ninth, Chicago had no trouble with the first two Cincinnati batters, but then Ralph Ham reached on an error and Bob Addy followed with a run-scoring triple to right-center field. Dick Higham flied out to end the inning, but the damage was done. In the bottom of the ninth, Dan Collins and Levi Meyerle started the inning with back-to-back singles, then two straight productive ground outs brought the lead runner home to tie the game at 4.

In the tenth, Wally Goldsmith got a sacrifice fly in the top of the inning to give Cincinnati the lead, then Chicago got pinch hitter John Peters to second base with only one out, but Al Thake and Dan Collins both failed to bring him home. The lowly Reds defeated Chicago.

Standings:

Chicago 35-21 (3 games left)
Louisville 35-22 (3 games left)

12-15-2007, 11:42 AM	#104 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	Monday, October 1, 1877 Louisville 8, St. Louis 3 Art Allison of Louisville led the way with four hits, and Everett Mills had four runs batted in for the Grays. Louisville tore apart what had been a close 4-3 battle with four runs in the top of the ninth inning. Cincinnati 5, Chicago 4 (10 innings) I guess there really is only one October. The teams entered the ninth inning tied 3-3. In the top of the ninth, Chicago had no trouble with the first two Cincinnati batters, but then Ralph Ham reached on an error and Bob Addy followed with a run-scoring triple to right-center field. Dick Higham flied out to end the inning, but the damage was done. In the bottom of the ninth, Dan Collins and Levi Meyerle started the inning with back-to-back singles, then two straight productive ground outs brought the lead runner home to tie the game at 4. In the tenth, Wally Goldsmith got a sacrifice fly in the top of the inning to give Cincinnati the lead, then Chicago got pinch hitter John Peters to second base with only one out, but Al Thake and Dan Collins both failed to bring him home. The lowly Reds defeated Chicago. Standings: Chicago 35-21 (3 games left) Louisville 35-22 (3 games left) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.