team:St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat the Cardinals 11–3, while Rogers Hornsby's painful battle with boils finally sent the St. Louis star to the hospital for surgery.
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.
team:St. Louis Cardinals
Babe Herman’s late homer sinks the Cardinals at Sportsman’s Park while the Browns are crushed 14–0 in Philadelphia. Plus: rumors swirl around George Sisler’s future, Brownie Notes, and a fascinating 1926 column on Ernie Nevers and baseball’s reserve clause system.
author:Gene Kessler
Monday, April 20, 1926 - Washington Daily News Team Fights to Hold Lead in New League Pennant Race Coveleskie to Start Game at Philly as Club Makes First Trip of Season Tomorrow By GENE KESSLER Sports Editor of The News Washington today is fighting to hold a grasp on first place