Belt game 290 · June 5, 1880
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Providence Grays 6–3 on the road to start reign 120 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since June 2, 1880, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 35 days and 19 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on July 10, 1880.
120Reign number
22Team's reign
19Defenses
35Days held