The Cubs outslug the Cardinals in a wind-blown 10–9 thriller featuring four Chicago home runs, while George Sisler steals home and the Browns capitalize on a costly Detroit error. Ty Cobb adds drama by suspending pitcher Kenneth Holloway.
The Cardinals roared back from a five-run deficit behind Rogers Hornsby, Heinie Mueller, and a rare triple play, while the Browns staggered home in last place and the St. Louis Stars edged the Cuban Stars in extra innings.
Babe Ruth keeps hammering home runs, Rogers Hornsby prepares for “Hornsby Day” in St. Louis, and the Reds, Robins, Yankees, and Athletics all surge in the 1926 pennant races in this packed Sporting News special edition from May 20, 1926.
Table of Contents
- Pinch Hurling of Haines Enables Cards to Down Giants Again, 6–5
- Browns Present Washington with Victory, 6–5, in Opening Contest
- ATHLETICS WIN 8TH STRAIGHT, BEAT SOX, 6–2
- BUCS POUND 3 PHIL PITCHERS TO WIN, 11 TO 1
Pinch Hurling of Haines Enables Cards to Down Giants Again, 6–5
Holds Foe Scoreless After Replacing Rhem in 8th with 2 on Base
Cardinals Get to…
Burleigh Grimes baffled the Cubs with his spitter as Brooklyn stayed in first place, while the Giants spiraled deeper into chaos — both on the field and inside the front office. The May 12, 1926 New York Daily News captured a National League race growing more dramatic by the day.
Contents
- Grimes Yields Five Hits and Robins Trounce Cardinals, 7 to 1
- Grove Holds Browns at Bay as Athletics Win Again, 5 to 1
Grimes Yields Five Hits and Robins Trounce Cardinals, 7 to 1
Dodgers’ Four Runs in First Leave Locals Flatfooted at Post
Douthit’s Sacrifice Bunt with Birds Seven Runs Behind Aids Them to Single Tally in 8th—Sherdel Victim in 1st and 5th.
By MARTIN J.…
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