ON THIS DAY IN EARLY DODGERS HISTORY: MAY 31

Posted by Ron on May 31, 2012 | 0 comments

May 31, 1886:  In an odd piece of scheduling, Brooklyn sweeps a Decoration Day doubleheader against two different visiting teams—defeating Cincinnati 8 to 6 in a morning game and topping Louisville 9 to 6 in an afternoon game. The total attendance of more than 13,000 people is the highest yet at Washington Park.