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August 1877
August 1877
The league remined competitive throughout July, with little separating the form of Princes Park, Moss Lane, Newton Heath and Edge Hill. Crowds at the ball grounds continued to grow as adults and children were drawn in to the high scoring competitive nature of the league.
Standings W-L-T
Princes Park 20-11-2
Moss Lane 19-11-3
Newton Heath LYR 16-16-1
Edge Hill 15-17-1
Longsight L&NWR 15-18-0
Cavendish 10-22-1
With 7 games remaining in the season it’s arguable that Princes Park have the easiest run ahead of them, with 5 games remaining to be played against the struggling Cavendish Base Ball Club.
As the season has continued Dennis Hughes of Edge Hill has found his form. Hughes was under immense pressure at the start of the season, he was leading his club and managing a base ball league alongside his family life and day job as a labourer. It’s safe to say as the season draws towards it’s close he can be proud of his accomplishments as can all the ball players in the league that have made the first year a success. Hughes has a batting average of .432, ahead of Johnston of Princes Park on .404 and Miller of Moss Lane on .368
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