ON THIS DAY IN EARLY DODGERS HISTORY: MAY 25

Posted by Ron on May 25, 2012 | 0 comments

May 25,1889:  In Columbus, Ohio, the umpire declares visiting Brooklyn a forfeit winner 9 to 0 after Columbus captain Dave Orr is thrown out of the game and his team refuses to play on.  Brooklyn President Charles Byrne agrees to forgo the forfeit and resume the game after Columbus decides to play without Orr. Brooklyn wins 6 to 3.