1911 – In Chicago, the Giants paste the Cubs, 16 – 5, and the Pirates now lead in the National League race for the first time. But it doesn’t last, as the Cubs will replace them tomorrow with a 7 – 5 win over the visiting Cardinals. The lead will change 26 times, as the top four teams bounce in and out until the Giants emerge on August 24th and build a 7 1/2 game lead over the Cubs.

On August 9, 1911 — 1911 – In Chicago, the Giants paste the Cubs, 16 – 5, and the Pirates now lead in the National League race for the first time. But it doesn’t last, as the Cubs will replace them tomorrow with a 7 – 5 win over the visiting Cardinals. The lead will change 26 times, as the top four teams bounce in and out until the Giants emerge on August 24th and build a 7 1/2 game lead over the Cubs.

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