Belt game 51 · August 22, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat St. Louis Brown Stockings 12–2 at home to start reign 18 of the MLB belt, the 7th for the franchise.
St. Louis Brown Stockings had held it since August 15, 1876, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Brown Stockings on August 25, 1876.
18Reign number
7Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held