team:Chicago American Giants
Rube Curry authored a brilliant no-hitter as the American Giants swept Dayton, while the Kansas City Monarchs and Detroit Stars also opened the Negro National League's second half with impressive victories.
team:Homestead Grays
The Homestead Grays erupted for 102 hits and 78 runs across five games, Oscar Owens threw 16 brilliant innings in a doubleheader sweep, and the Pittsburgh Courier debated whether Cum Posey's club could challenge the major league Pirates.
team:St. Louis Stars
Content from the St. Louis Argus - Friday July 16, 1926 In This Edition * St. Louis Stars Start New Schedule With Clean Sweep * Saturday's Game * Sunday's Game * Monday's Game * Tuesday's Game * Wednesday's Game * The Box Scores * Stars Open A. B. C.
team:St. Louis Stars
The St. Louis Stars captured three of five games from Cleveland behind Mule Suttles' booming bat as the Negro National League prepared to close its first-half pennant race in June 1926.
team:St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals roared back from a five-run deficit behind Rogers Hornsby, Heinie Mueller, and a rare triple play, while the Browns staggered home in last place and the St. Louis Stars edged the Cuban Stars in extra innings.