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Vyper · 04-22-2002, 02:39 PM

January 6, 1877
Joe Battin reportedly won't sign with St. Louis because of the new NL policy of charging players for their uniforms and meals.

January 13, 1877
St. Louis announces the signing of Mike Dorgan.

January 15, 1877
Al Spalding proposes a League Alliance in which independent teams would affiliate with the National League. This is the precursor to the modern day minor leagues.

January 24, 1877
The San Francisco Centennials are formed, the first professional team to play in California.

February 3, 1877
Cherokee Fisher confirms he was paid $100 to lose a game last September while pitching for Cincinnati.

February 20, 1877
The International Association is organized in Pittsburgh by 17 representatives of 17 clubs. Although originally intended as an alternative to the National League, it will go down in history as the first minor league. Candy Cummings, who has played the last two seasons with Hartford, will sign on as the President, although he will play the 1877 season with Cincinnati before taking over the duties full time.

March 5, 1877
The Hartford Dark Blues will play the 1877 season in Brooklyn although they will still be called Hartford.

March 30, 1877
With six teams scheduled to compete this season, a 60 game schedule is agreed upon with each team playing the others 12 times.

LF Lip Pike from St. Louis to Cincinnati
P Tommy Bond from Hartford to Boston
P George Bradley from St. Louis to Chicago
1B Tim Murnane from Cincinnati to Boston
2B Harry Smith from Cincinnati to Chicago
LF Charlie Waitt from St. Louis to Chicago
SS Jimmy Hallinan from Louisville to Chicago
RF Charley Jones from Hartford to Chicago
C Scott Hastings from Chicago to Cincinnati
1B Charlie Gould from Louisville to Cincinnati
3B Will Foley from Chicago to Cincinnati
1B Jack Manning from Boston to Cincinnati
LF Ned Cuthbert from St. Louis to Cincinnati
1B Johnny Ryan from Louisville to Cincinnati
C Pop Snyder from Cincinnati to Louisville
1B Juice Latham from Boston to Louisville
3B Bill Hague from St. Louis to Louisville
C Mike Mcgeary from Cincinnati to St. Louis
LF Jack Remsen from Hartford to St. Louis

After starting 60 games for Philadelphia last season, Dick Mcbride decides to retire. He finishes with a 107-63 record on a 2.87 ERA.

May 17, 1877
At a special league meeting, the NL adopts a livelier version of the Spalding ball for all games.

June 10, 1877
Lip Pike resigns as Cincinnati captain before the season starts, he is succeeded by Bob Addy.

June 18, 1877
Lacking the funds to start the season on a road trip, the Cincinnati club disbands.

June 21, 1877
Cincinnati stockholders move to reorganize the club.

June 25, 1877
The Cincinnati Reds continue their run of bad luck as a wind storm nearly destroys the pavilion at Cincinnati Baseball Park.

July 11, 1877
After being struck in the eye by a foul tip last month, C Pete Hotaling of the Syracuse Stars plays a game wearing the first wire mask for protection. Along with teammate Al Hall, they will often use the mask this summer.

July 24, 1877
On opening day in St. Louis Lenoidas Lee makes his debut playing centerfield. At 16 years, 7 months and 11 days, he is the youngest player to play in league history.

August 1, 1877
Umpire Dan Devinney charges that St. Louis manager George McManus tried to bribe him to help the Browns beat the Louisville Grays, Louisville wins and St. Louis management vehemently denies the charges.

August 5, 1877
Chicago's Al Spalding, arguably the best pitcher from the old National Association makes his final start as a pitcher. He will stay with the team as an outfielder.

August 8, 1877
After St. Louis C John Clapp has his cheek smashed by a foul tip, replacement Mike Dorgan goes behind the plate wearing a mask. Although used earlier this year in the IA, this is thought of as the first time a catcher's mask has been used in the NL.

August 16, 1877
Louisville loses to Boston 6-1. Bill Craver takes a called third strike with the tying runs on base and Jim Devlin strikes out four times, raising suspicions of gambling.

August 17, 1877
Bobby Mitchell of Cincinnati strikes out 16 against Louisville, the record for a 9 inning game. George Zettlein previously had 17, but did it in a 17 inning game.

August 20, 1877
Louisville director Charles Chase receives an anonymous telegram from Hoboken, NJ, saying "something is wrong with Louisville players" and that gamblers were betting against them.

September 5, 1877
Louisville's Jim Devlin and George Hall agree to throw tomorrow's game in Cincinnati for $25 a piece, Louisville will lose by one run.

September 27, 1877
Cincinnati P Bobby Mitchell sets a new rookie record for strikeouts in a season with 139.

Rookie Laurie Reis of Chicago pitches his sixth shutout of the season, a record for any player.

October 1, 1877
After battling the Cincinnati Reds for first place all season, the Chicago White Stockings pull ahead for goood. They will win their last three games of the season to take the 1877 Championship.

October 3, 1877
On the final day of the season, Will White of the Red Caps pitches a NO-HITTER against Louisville, it is the first in league history.

October 4, 1877
Laurie Reis of Chicago is voted both Rookie of the Year and Pitcher of the Year. The 18 year old pitcher compiled a 13-1 record with 6 shutouts and a 0.81 record.

The MVP Award went to Cincinnati's Lip Pike. Pike wins the award for the fourth time in his career based on a batting average of .383 and a .580 slugging percentage. He finished first in homers and RBI's.

October 20, 1877
At an exhibition, left handed pitcher Bobby Mitchell and right handed pitcher Tommy Bond offer conclusive proof that a ball can curve.

October 26, 1877
Louisville vice president Charles Chase confronts George Hall and Jim Devlin with charges that they threw road games in August and September. The two admit to throwing non-league games and implicate teammates Al Nichols and Bill Craver.

October 27, 1877
One day later, Louisville expels Devlin, Hall and Nichols for selling games and tampering with other players. Though he will deny any wrongdoing, Craver is expelled for "disobedience to positive orders".

November 12, 1877
The Boston Red Caps play left handed in a game against the club's stocholders, still winning 28-12.

November 30, 1877
Andy Leanord wins a $300 gold watch for being voted the league's "most popular player"

December 4, 1877
On the first day of formal meetings in Cleveland, the NL directors confirm the expulsion of the four Louisville players.

December 5, 1877
On the second day of meetings, the directors accept the resignation of the St. Louis club and accepts the Indianapolis Hoosiers and Milwaukee Cream Citys for the 1878 season.

December 6, 1877
On the final day of meetings, Hartford is stripped of its membership and William Hulbert is reelected NL President.

Final 1877 Standings

              W    L    Pct.   GB

Chicago       39   21   .650   *

Cincinnati    38   22   .633   1

Boston        32   28   .533   7

Hartford      29   31   .483   10

Louisville    21   39   .350   18

St. Louis     21   39   .350   18

LEAGUE LEADERS

BATTING AVERAGE

 L.Meyerle(Cincinnati)        .387

 G.Stires(Louisville)         .373

 E.Sutton(Boston)             .357

HOME RUNS

 L.Pike(Cincinnati)              7

 D.White(Boston)                 5

 G.Stires(Louisville)            5

RBI's

 L.Pike(Cincinnati)             63

 E.Sutton(Boston)               54

 G.Stires(Louisville)           53

STOLEN BASES

 P.Sager(Louisville)            17

 F.Cone(Boston)                 15

 N.Cuthbert(Cincinnati)         10

ERA

 L.Reis(Chicago)              0.81

 F.Bradley(Boston)            1.07

 D.Dean(Cincinnati)           1.42

WINS

 L.Reis(Chicago)              13-1

 C.Fisher(Chicago)            13-6

 W.White(Boston)              13-7

STRIKEOUTS

 B.Mitchell(Cincinnati)        157

 T.Nichols(St.Louis)           108

 H.Arundel(Louisville)          87

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Vyper Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	January 6, 1877 Joe Battin reportedly won't sign with St. Louis because of the new NL policy of charging players for their uniforms and meals. January 13, 1877 St. Louis announces the signing of Mike Dorgan. January 15, 1877 Al Spalding proposes a League Alliance in which independent teams would affiliate with the National League. This is the precursor to the modern day minor leagues. January 24, 1877 The San Francisco Centennials are formed, the first professional team to play in California. February 3, 1877 Cherokee Fisher confirms he was paid $100 to lose a game last September while pitching for Cincinnati. February 20, 1877 The International Association is organized in Pittsburgh by 17 representatives of 17 clubs. Although originally intended as an alternative to the National League, it will go down in history as the first minor league. Candy Cummings, who has played the last two seasons with Hartford, will sign on as the President, although he will play the 1877 season with Cincinnati before taking over the duties full time. March 5, 1877 The Hartford Dark Blues will play the 1877 season in Brooklyn although they will still be called Hartford. March 30, 1877 With six teams scheduled to compete this season, a 60 game schedule is agreed upon with each team playing the others 12 times. LF Lip Pike from St. Louis to Cincinnati P Tommy Bond from Hartford to Boston P George Bradley from St. Louis to Chicago 1B Tim Murnane from Cincinnati to Boston 2B Harry Smith from Cincinnati to Chicago LF Charlie Waitt from St. Louis to Chicago SS Jimmy Hallinan from Louisville to Chicago RF Charley Jones from Hartford to Chicago C Scott Hastings from Chicago to Cincinnati 1B Charlie Gould from Louisville to Cincinnati 3B Will Foley from Chicago to Cincinnati 1B Jack Manning from Boston to Cincinnati LF Ned Cuthbert from St. Louis to Cincinnati 1B Johnny Ryan from Louisville to Cincinnati C Pop Snyder from Cincinnati to Louisville 1B Juice Latham from Boston to Louisville 3B Bill Hague from St. Louis to Louisville C Mike Mcgeary from Cincinnati to St. Louis LF Jack Remsen from Hartford to St. Louis After starting 60 games for Philadelphia last season, Dick Mcbride decides to retire. He finishes with a 107-63 record on a 2.87 ERA. May 17, 1877 At a special league meeting, the NL adopts a livelier version of the Spalding ball for all games. June 10, 1877 Lip Pike resigns as Cincinnati captain before the season starts, he is succeeded by Bob Addy. June 18, 1877 Lacking the funds to start the season on a road trip, the Cincinnati club disbands. June 21, 1877 Cincinnati stockholders move to reorganize the club. June 25, 1877 The Cincinnati Reds continue their run of bad luck as a wind storm nearly destroys the pavilion at Cincinnati Baseball Park. July 11, 1877 After being struck in the eye by a foul tip last month, C Pete Hotaling of the Syracuse Stars plays a game wearing the first wire mask for protection. Along with teammate Al Hall, they will often use the mask this summer. July 24, 1877 On opening day in St. Louis Lenoidas Lee makes his debut playing centerfield. At 16 years, 7 months and 11 days, he is the youngest player to play in league history. August 1, 1877 Umpire Dan Devinney charges that St. Louis manager George McManus tried to bribe him to help the Browns beat the Louisville Grays, Louisville wins and St. Louis management vehemently denies the charges. August 5, 1877 Chicago's Al Spalding, arguably the best pitcher from the old National Association makes his final start as a pitcher. He will stay with the team as an outfielder. August 8, 1877 After St. Louis C John Clapp has his cheek smashed by a foul tip, replacement Mike Dorgan goes behind the plate wearing a mask. Although used earlier this year in the IA, this is thought of as the first time a catcher's mask has been used in the NL. August 16, 1877 Louisville loses to Boston 6-1. Bill Craver takes a called third strike with the tying runs on base and Jim Devlin strikes out four times, raising suspicions of gambling. August 17, 1877 Bobby Mitchell of Cincinnati strikes out 16 against Louisville, the record for a 9 inning game. George Zettlein previously had 17, but did it in a 17 inning game. August 20, 1877 Louisville director Charles Chase receives an anonymous telegram from Hoboken, NJ, saying "something is wrong with Louisville players" and that gamblers were betting against them. September 5, 1877 Louisville's Jim Devlin and George Hall agree to throw tomorrow's game in Cincinnati for $25 a piece, Louisville will lose by one run. September 27, 1877 Cincinnati P Bobby Mitchell sets a new rookie record for strikeouts in a season with 139. Rookie Laurie Reis of Chicago pitches his sixth shutout of the season, a record for any player. October 1, 1877 After battling the Cincinnati Reds for first place all season, the Chicago White Stockings pull ahead for goood. They will win their last three games of the season to take the 1877 Championship. October 3, 1877 On the final day of the season, Will White of the Red Caps pitches a NO-HITTER against Louisville, it is the first in league history. October 4, 1877 Laurie Reis of Chicago is voted both Rookie of the Year and Pitcher of the Year. The 18 year old pitcher compiled a 13-1 record with 6 shutouts and a 0.81 record. The MVP Award went to Cincinnati's Lip Pike. Pike wins the award for the fourth time in his career based on a batting average of .383 and a .580 slugging percentage. He finished first in homers and RBI's. October 20, 1877 At an exhibition, left handed pitcher Bobby Mitchell and right handed pitcher Tommy Bond offer conclusive proof that a ball can curve. October 26, 1877 Louisville vice president Charles Chase confronts George Hall and Jim Devlin with charges that they threw road games in August and September. The two admit to throwing non-league games and implicate teammates Al Nichols and Bill Craver. October 27, 1877 One day later, Louisville expels Devlin, Hall and Nichols for selling games and tampering with other players. Though he will deny any wrongdoing, Craver is expelled for "disobedience to positive orders". November 12, 1877 The Boston Red Caps play left handed in a game against the club's stocholders, still winning 28-12. November 30, 1877 Andy Leanord wins a $300 gold watch for being voted the league's "most popular player" December 4, 1877 On the first day of formal meetings in Cleveland, the NL directors confirm the expulsion of the four Louisville players. December 5, 1877 On the second day of meetings, the directors accept the resignation of the St. Louis club and accepts the Indianapolis Hoosiers and Milwaukee Cream Citys for the 1878 season. December 6, 1877 On the final day of meetings, Hartford is stripped of its membership and William Hulbert is reelected NL President. Final 1877 Standings W L Pct. GB Chicago 39 21 .650 * Cincinnati 38 22 .633 1 Boston 32 28 .533 7 Hartford 29 31 .483 10 Louisville 21 39 .350 18 St. Louis 21 39 .350 18 LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING AVERAGE L.Meyerle(Cincinnati) .387 G.Stires(Louisville) .373 E.Sutton(Boston) .357 HOME RUNS L.Pike(Cincinnati) 7 D.White(Boston) 5 G.Stires(Louisville) 5 RBI's L.Pike(Cincinnati) 63 E.Sutton(Boston) 54 G.Stires(Louisville) 53 STOLEN BASES P.Sager(Louisville) 17 F.Cone(Boston) 15 N.Cuthbert(Cincinnati) 10 ERA L.Reis(Chicago) 0.81 F.Bradley(Boston) 1.07 D.Dean(Cincinnati) 1.42 WINS L.Reis(Chicago) 13-1 C.Fisher(Chicago) 13-6 W.White(Boston) 13-7 STRIKEOUTS B.Mitchell(Cincinnati) 157 T.Nichols(St.Louis) 108 H.Arundel(Louisville) 87 [ 04-23-2002, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: Vyper ]