Belt game 12 · May 23, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Hartford Dark Blues 6–4 on the road to start reign 6 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Hartford Dark Blues had held it since May 6, 1876, with 5 defenses over 17 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Hartford Dark Blues on May 25, 1876.
6Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held