Belt game 32 · July 8, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Hartford Dark Blues 9–3 at home to start reign 14 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Hartford Dark Blues had held it since July 4, 1876, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 28 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Grays on August 5, 1876.
14Reign number
5Team's reign
10Defenses
28Days held