Bones Ely from the Chronology

Jul 15, 1896 - Bones Ely's 5 hits fail to prevent Pittsburgh's 2-1 loss to Boston.

Apr 24, 1886 - Arlie Latham of the Browns goes 6-for-6 and scores 5 runs as the Browns beat Louisville 15-9. The loser is young prospect Bones Ely‚ who will soon be released‚ but reemerge in the 1890s as a shortstop.