Belt game 539 · May 18, 1883
New York Gothams take the belt
New York Gothams beat Detroit Wolverines 11–6 on the road to start reign 231 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since May 16, 1883, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Gothams held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Bisons on May 19, 1883.
231Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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