1925 – In St. Louis, the Cardinals roll over Brooklyn, 15 – 3, behind Wee Willie Sherdel. In the 7th inning, the Red Birds rub it in with two steals of home, tying a major league record. It’s the last time it’s been done in the National League. Oakland will steal home twice in the 1st inning on May 28, 1980.

1925 – In St. Louis, the Cardinals roll over Brooklyn, 15 – 3, behind Wee Willie Sherdel. In the 7th inning, the Red Birds rub it in with two steals of home, tying a major league record. It’s the last time it’s been done in the National League. Oakland will steal home twice in the 1st inning on May 28, 1980.

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1925 – In St. Louis, the Cardinals roll over Brooklyn, 15 – 3, behind Wee Willie Sherdel. In the 7th inning, the Red Birds rub it in with two steals of home, tying a major league record. It’s the last time it’s been done in the National League. Oakland will steal home twice in the 1st inning on May 28, 1980.

At Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants, 6 – 2, behind Sheriff Blake. Taking the loss is Jack Scott, the first of 10 straight losses the Cubs will hand him.

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At Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants, 6 – 2, behind Sheriff Blake. Taking the loss is Jack Scott, the first of 10 straight losses the Cubs will hand him.

Eppa Rixey becomes the second Reds pitcher to win 20 this season, beating the Phillies, 7 – 2. The Reds’ big three of Pete Donohue, Rixey and Dolf Luque will finish 1-2-3 in innings pitched.

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Eppa Rixey becomes the second Reds pitcher to win 20 this season, beating the Phillies, 7 – 2. The Reds’ big three of Pete Donohue, Rixey and Dolf Luque will finish 1-2-3 in innings pitched.

Ted Lyons faces 21 different batters and loses no hitter in bottom of 9th

Ted Lyons faces 21 different batters and loses no hitter in bottom of 9th

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In the second game of a twinbill, the White Sox take a 15 – 0 lead against Washington after five innings, but Chicago P Ted Lyons will have to pitch to 18 different batters as Senators manager Bucky Harris juggles his lineup and sends in pinch-hitters. With a no-hitter going, Lyons continues to bear down. Finally, with two out in the 9th, Washington’s Bobby Veach gets a base hit to break the no-hitter. The final is 17 – 0 for Lyons with Tom Zachary taking the loss. Washington outfielder Sam Rice’s streak of nine hits in a row is stopped, but he will end the season with 182 singles, an American League record until 1980. Washington takes the opener, 3 – 2, behind Dutch Ruether.

The Pirates pip the Braves, 2 – 1, as Kiki Cuyler has his second straight 4-for-4 game. The two teams total 23 hits – Pittsburgh 13 – but score just three runs.

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The Pirates pip the Braves, 2 – 1, as Kiki Cuyler has his second straight 4-for-4 game. The two teams total 23 hits – Pittsburgh 13 – but score just three runs.

At Pittsburgh, the Pirates stop the Braves, 9 – 7. Kiki Cuyler is 4 for 4 with a double and triple and two runs to start a hit streak.

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At Pittsburgh, the Pirates stop the Braves, 9 – 7. Kiki Cuyler is 4 for 4 with a double and triple and two runs to start a hit streak.

Dickie Kerr wins his final game

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Five days after making a start in a 4 – 3 loss to the Browns, White Sox pitcher Dickie Kerr loses his only decision this year, 11 – 6, to Washington. It’s the last decision of his brilliant but short career. Kerr (21-17 in 1920; 19-17 in 1921) turned down a Sox offer of $4,500 in 1922 and signed with a Texas semi-pro team for $5,000. Commissioner Landis suspended Kerr, and he didn’t return to the major leagues till this month. Kerr was the winner of two games in the 1919 World Series.

In the first of two games, Cubs veteran Grover Alexander wins 3 – 0 over Boston. Boston comes back to take the second game, 8 – 6.

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In the first of two games, Cubs veteran Grover Alexander wins 3 – 0 over Boston. Boston comes back to take the second game, 8 – 6.