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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1897 / 1899)
77-73, Finished 7th in National League
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Scored 837 runs, Allowed 800 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 78-72
Manager: Bill Joyce (68-60) and Cap Anson (9-13)
Ballpark: Polo Grounds III (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 265,414 (3rd of 12)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 96; one-year: Batting - 95, Pitching - 94
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1897 / 1899 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
November 11, 1897
Traded Jim Donnelly, Ducky Holmes and $3,500 to the St. Louis Browns. Received Mike Grady and Fred Hartman.
July 8, 1898 (Standings)
Purchased Jack Doyle from the Washington Senators for $2,000. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
July 9, 1898 (Standings)
Purchased Jack Boyle from the Philadelphia Phillies for $1,000.
July 12, 1898 (Standings)
Released Dave Zearfoss.
August 4, 1898 (Standings)
Sold Willie Clark to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 15, 1898 (Standings)
Returned Jack Boyle to the Philadelphia Phillies following previous purchase.
