Belt game 14 · May 27, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Hartford Dark Blues 8–1 on the road to start reign 8 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Hartford Dark Blues had held it since May 25, 1876, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 19 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to New York Mutuals on June 15, 1876.
8Reign number
2Team's reign
7Defenses
19Days held