player:Larry Gardner
By N. E. A. Service ASHEVILLE, N. C.—Larry Gardner, former major league star, is one baseball manager who holds no objection to golf for his ball players. Gardner is managing Asheville, of the Sally League. Upon arrival to take charge of training, Gardner announced no ban would prevail against
type:standings
Today’s IF Table NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUB.W.L.Pct.If They Win Today.If They Lose Today.CARDINALS51.833.857.714New York41.800.833.667Philadelphia42.667.714.571Cincinnati32.600.667.500Brooklyn23.400.500.333Pittsburg24.333.429.286Chicago14.200.333.167Boston15.167.286.143 AMERICAN LEAGUE CLUB.W.L.Pct.
stats:league leaders
LEADING HITTERS. NATIONAL. Player—Club.G.AB.R.H.Pct.Leach, Phillies520510.500Hornsby, Cards62139.429Johnston, Braves61416.429Bressler, Reds51416.429Marriott, Dodgers41747.412 AMERICAN. Player—Club.G.AB.R.H.Pct.Flagst'd, Red Sox418412.667Collins, Yankees51547.467Falk, White Sox51336.462Spurgeon, Indians41617.438Dykes, Athletics5212
stats:league leaders
By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 19. — With the major league baseball season less than a week old, the veteran Cy Williams of the Phillies, Jimmy Bottomley of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Pat Collins, Yankees, lead the home run hitting in the two major circuits with two round trips
team:St. Louis Cardinals
By John B. Foster. (Copyright, 1926.) NEW YORK, April 19.—The St. Louis Nationals, perched proudly today at the top of the heap, thus early have proved that they have a legitimate right to sign their baseball correspondence: "Please give us your respectful attention." It is a long
player:Sam Rice
Yet He Solved Slim Harriss' Jinx With Perfect Bunt—Star Griff Outfielder Among League's Best Hitters By GENE KESSLER "If Sam Rice could only bunt, he'd hit .400 and lead the league." That was Nick Altrock, demon baseball clown, yet a wise coach,
team:Washington Nationals
The Washington Daily News, April 19, 1926 BY GENE KESSLER Sports Editor of The News Bucky Harris’ league champs are now in a position to take their second straight series of the season. They enter the third game with the Yankees today on even terms, one game each, and with
type:standings
APRIL 18, 1926 Early Season Standings The 1926 season is now several days underway, with clubs beginning to settle into position following the opening week of play. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York Yankees ........... 4 1 .800 Philadelphia A’s ................ 3 1 .750 Washington Senators ........ 3 2 .600 Cleveland Indians ............. 2 3