content-type:Baseball Coverage

publication:The Sporting News

Ruth, Hornsby and the Reds: Baseball’s Biggest Stories from May 27, 1926

Babe Ruth chases another home run record while the Reds, Cubs and Pirates reshape the National League race. The Sporting News from May 27, 1926 captures baseball at a turning point, with pennant contenders rising, dynasties wobbling and legends still commanding the spotlight.

1926 illustrated newspaper portrait of American League umpire Clarence Rowland with cartoon panels showing players arguing calls and references to his Three-Eye League baseball background.

team:Detroit Tigers

Tigers Nip Senators, Ruth Reaches Fifteen and Cardinals Hold Serve in St. Louis

Babe Ruth blasted his fifteenth homer as the Yankees stretched their winning streak to nine games, while the Tigers edged Washington in a chaotic finish and the Reds continued their surprising climb atop the National League standings in May 1926.