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When was the first game of the Chicago Cubs?

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In 1871 the Cubs was called the Chicago White Stockings and they played their 1st game on Monday, May 8, 1871 in the NA League. They beat Cleveland 14-12.

Their 1st game in the NL was on Tuesday, April 25, 1876 when they beat the Louisville Grays 4-0. Their name was still the Chicago White Stockings .

Their 1st game as the Chicago Cubs was on Thursday, April 17, 1902 when they beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1.

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