The Pirates break an 8-game losing streak by beating St. Louis. They move into second place, dropping the Cards to third.
The Pirates break an 8-game losing streak by beating St. Louis. They move into second place, dropping the Cards to third.
7/1/1926 – In the bottom of the first inning at Braves Field, Doc Gautreau was on second with two out. Eddie Brown walked but the Phillies pointed out that he had batted out of turn. Thus, Dick Burrus, who was the correct batter, was declared out and the Braves stranded Gautreau at second. The Braves eventually won the contest by scoring three runs in the seventh frame.
7/1/1926 – In the bottom of the first inning at Braves Field, Doc Gautreau was on second with two out. Eddie Brown walked but the Phillies pointed out that he had batted out of turn. Thus, Dick Burrus, who was the correct batter, was declared out and the Braves stranded Gautreau at second. The Braves eventually won the contest by scoring three runs in the seventh frame.
6/30/1926 – The Reds were in Chicago and in the first game of the doubleheader, Cincinnati shortstop Frank Emmer and catcher Bubbles Hargrave swapped spots (7th and 8th) the first three times through the order. Although Hargrave did have a single in the 2nd inning, he did not drive in any runs so the Cubs bided their time. In the 8th inning, Hargrave batted with two outs and singled to give the Reds an apparent 4-0 lead. At this point the Cubs noted the batting order problem and Emmer, the proper batter, was declared out, keeping the score at 3-0 in favor of Cincinnati. The Cubs scored two in the bottom of the 8th, but fell short, losing 3-2.
6/30/1926 – The Reds were in Chicago and in the first game of the doubleheader, Cincinnati shortstop Frank Emmer and catcher Bubbles Hargrave swapped spots (7th and 8th) the first three times through the order. Although Hargrave did have a single in the 2nd inning, he did not drive in any runs so the Cubs bided their time. In the 8th inning, Hargrave batted with two outs and singled to give the Reds an apparent 4-0 lead. At this point the Cubs noted the batting order problem and Emmer, the proper batter, was declared out, keeping the score at 3-0 in favor of Cincinnati. The Cubs scored two in the bottom of the 8th, but fell short, losing 3-2.
1926 – The Cardinals move into second place with a win over the Cubs. The next day, Grover Alexander will earn a split with a 4-hitter over his former teammates.
1926 – The Cardinals move into second place with a win over the Cubs. The next day, Grover Alexander will earn a split with a 4-hitter over his former teammates.
Bullet Joe Bush, 1-8 with the Senators, is handed his release. The Pirates will sign him.
Bullet Joe Bush, 1-8 with the Senators, is handed his release. The Pirates will sign him.
6/23/1926: The Phillies and the Giants attempted to play a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds but rain washed it out. The Phils had scored five runs in the first inning, including a three-run homer by George Harper off Virgil Barnes.
6/23/1926: The Phillies and the Giants attempted to play a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds but rain washed it out. The Phils had scored five runs in the first inning, including a three-run homer by George Harper off Virgil Barnes.
St. Louis Cardinals pick up future Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander
The St. Louis Cardinals pick up future Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander, who was placed on waivers by the Cubs. The acquisition of ‘Old Pete’ will prove to be pivotal to the Cardinals as he goes 9-7 down the stretch and helped seal their World Series triumph over the Yankees when the 39 year-old right-hander wins Games 2 and 6 and saves Game 7 of the Fall Classic.
A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson
On June 20, 1926 – A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson, pitch against the Browns. Unfortunately, the Big Train cannot hold a 4 – 0 lead and loses his seventh game in a row, 5 – 4.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
In what will turn out to be one of John McGraw’s worst trades, the Giants deal outfielder Billy Southworth, batting .328 at the time, to the Cardinals for Heinie Mueller, who will hit only .265 over two seasons for New York. The Redbirds’ new fly chaser, a future Hall of Famer, will play an important role in the team’s world championship this season.
In what will turn out to be one of John McGraw’s worst trades, the Giants deal outfielder Billy Southworth, batting .328 at the time, to the Cardinals for Heinie Mueller, who will hit only .265 over two seasons for New York. The Redbirds’ new fly chaser, a future Hall of Famer, will play an important role in the team’s world championship this season.
The Phils top Pittsburgh, 13 – 11, as Russ Wrightstone hits for the cycle. Wrightstone adds a double as he goes 5 for 6 with 4 long hits.
On June 11, 1926 The Phils top Pittsburgh, 13 – 11, as Russ Wrightstone hits for the cycle. Wrightstone adds a double as he goes 5 for 6 with 4 long hits.
