1885 World Series


The 1885 World Series was an end-of-the-year playoff series between the National League champion Chicago White Stockings and American [Association (1882–1891)|American Association] champion St. Louis Browns. The Series was played in four cities. It ended in a disputed 3–3–1 tie.

Summary

Series tied, 3–3–1.
GameDateScoreLocation
1October 14Chicago White Stockings – 5, St. Louis Browns – 5West Side Park, Chicago
2October 15Chicago White Stockings – 5, St. Louis Browns – 4Sportsman's Park, St. Louis
3October 16Chicago White Stocking – 2, St. Louis Browns – 3Sportsman's Park, St. Louis
4October 17Chicago White Stocking – 2, St. Louis Browns – 3Sportsman's Park, St. Louis
5October 22Chicago White Stocking – 9, St. Louis Browns – 2Recreation Park, Pittsburgh
6October 23Chicago White Stocking – 9, St. Louis Browns – 2American Park, Cincinnati
7October 24St. Louis Browns – 13, Chicago White Stockings – 4American Park, Cincinnati

Game summaries

Game 2

With Chicago leading 5–4 in the sixth inning, Browns manager Charles Comiskey called his team off the field to protest a ruling made by umpire Dave Sullivan. The game was forfeited to Chicago.

Game 5

The fifth game was played at Pittsburgh. The weather was cold and not over 500 people were present. Chicago won easily through superior batting and fielding. At the end of the seventh inning, the game was called on account of darkness.

Game 6

Friday, October 23, American Park, Cincinnati — The series moved from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati‚ setting a record for most host cities in a World Series. Chicago took a 3–2 series lead by beating the Browns 9–2.

Game 7

Behind pitcher Dave Foutz, St. Louis defeated Chicago 13–4 in the 7th and final game. The Browns claim the game 2 forfeit didn't count and therefore claim the championship. The two clubs split the $1,000 prize.

Unplayed games

There were five originally planned games to be played after Game 7; in Baltimore on the 27th, Philadelphia the 28th and 29th, and Brooklyn the 30th and 31st.