With a tie game in the ninth inning, and with darkness setting in, Kelly told his Reds teammates to stall time. Gleason awarded a forfeit to St. Louis; the league fired him for the decision and the game was played again.
In the ninth inning with the score tied, and as twilight arrived, Kelly urged his Cincinnati Reds players to delay the game's progress.  Gleason was punished by the league for this action, resulting in a forfeit of the game, which was then replayed.