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Eighth and last in a series of posts about the Cubs, then known as the White Stockings, in 1875, last season before the birth of the National League.
All newspaper excerpts are from the Chicago.
Third in a series of posts about the Cubs, then known as the White Stockings, in 1875, last season before the birth of the National League.
All newspaper excerpts are from the Chicago Tribune.
In 1870, first season after their formation, the Cubs, then known as the White Stockings, achieved their goal of defeating the Cincinnati Red Stockings and went on to win the national championship.
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Second of 2 posts about the first games played by the Cubs from which all proceeds went to charity.
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On July 7 and 28, 1874, the Cubs, then known as the White Stockings, faced the.