Belt game 3,245 · July 19, 1903
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn Superbas 5–4 at home to start reign 1,420 of the MLB belt, the 70th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Superbas had held it since July 16, 1903, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, 1903.
1,420Reign number
70Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held
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