category:Columns and Features - Ghosts Of The Diamond

Collage styled as the June 27, 1926 New York Daily News featuring Bob Meusel's injury, Miller Huggins editorials, Phillies coverage, baseball features, and a vintage cigar advertisement.

team:New York Yankees

Miller Huggins Finally Gets His Due While Bob Meusel Heads to the Injured List

Bob Meusel's broken foot shakes the Yankees, the New York Daily News defends Miller Huggins, blasts Phillies owner Bill Baker, revisits baseball's funniest prank, and recaps a busy day around both major leagues.

Front page of the Pittsburgh Press sports section dated June 6, 1926.

team:Pittsburgh Pirates

Rain Keeps Pirates Idle as Cuyler Takes National League Batting Lead

Rain washed out the Pirates and Cubs in Pittsburgh, but the pennant race tightened as Kiki Cuyler claimed the National League batting lead, the Cardinals swept Philadelphia, and Babe Ruth continued his historic home run pace.

Action photo from May 1926 showing Yankees infielder Tony Lazzeri out at first base during a game against the Athletics, who ended New York's 16-game winning streak.

team:New York Yankees

A's Kibosh Yankee Streak as Lefty Grove Plays Executioner

The Yankees' 16-game winning streak came to an abrupt end as Lefty Grove and the Athletics swept a Philadelphia doubleheader. Plus, Paul Gallico reflects on the glory and heartbreak of life on the pitching mound.