Belt game 44 · August 7, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Louisville Grays 9–2 on the road to start reign 16 of the MLB belt, the 6th for the franchise.
Louisville Grays had held it since August 5, 1876, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Brown Stockings on August 15, 1876.
16Reign number
6Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held