This Month In Baseball
World Series Edition
Stars Shine In Series Triumph
Seven Game Showcase Thrills Fans
When it mattered most, the Stars of Syracuse had what it took to claim the baseball championship of 1879 and became the first franchise to win it all three times.
After the Cincinnati club won two out for three games at home to take a 3-2 game lead in the series it looked like they were on their way. Syracuse would have to win the final two games of the series at home.
"There was a look in the eye of Barnes and Deacon before the final two games" said manager Shmar Pate. "It was a look of certainty even as the odds were against us." There really is no substitute for experience on the biggest stage where pressure is highest.
The Stars took the next two games as Bill McGunnigle beat Will White in game 6 and Frank Fleet got the win in the crucial game seven. Will Foley had 7 RBI in the series for the winning side.
Heartbreak for Cincinnati. In the process however their starter Blondie Percell threw two shutouts and 18 scoreless innings in two games to earn MVP honors in the series. He struck out five and was really something to watch.
