1926 – The Cardinals regain the National League lead in a 10 – 1 win over the Phils. Light-hitting Tommy Thevenow bangs his first major league homer, an inside-the-park liner off Jack Knight. The Reds continue to nose-dive, dropping a 5 – 4 decision to the Giants on Frankie Frisch’s 10th-inning home run. The Reds will lose 7 of their final 9.

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On September 17, 1926 — 1926 – The Cardinals regain the National League lead in a 10 – 1 win over the Phils. Light-hitting Tommy Thevenow bangs his first major league homer, an inside-the-park liner off Jack Knight. The Reds continue to nose-dive, dropping a 5 – 4 decision to the Giants on Frankie Frisch’s 10th-inning home run. The Reds will lose 7 of their final 9.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 17
National Pastime September 17
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