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

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