player:Walter Beall - Ghosts Of The Diamond

Vintage June 28, 1926 New York Daily News baseball collage featuring Babe Ruth's 25th home run, Phillies-Robins coverage, box scores, player portraits and period advertisements.

team:New York Yankees

Babe Ruth's 25th Homer Powers Yankees as Phillies Halt Brooklyn Streak

Babe Ruth blasted his 25th home run of 1926, Tony Lazzeri added another, Wayland Dean silenced Brooklyn, and a controversial call sparked a bottle-throwing riot in St. Louis in a dramatic day across the major leagues.

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.

1926 newspaper montage featuring Grover Hartley, Heinie Groh, and Milton Stock beneath the headline "Giants and Dodgers Replace Veterans With Young Players."

team:New York Yankees

Old Stars Fade as Yankees Roll On: Baseball Reflections from June 6 1926

As the Yankees rode a seemingly charmed winning streak, baseball writers also reflected on the passing of an older generation. Heinie Groh, Milton Stock and Grover Hartley were among the veterans leaving center stage as younger stars reshaped the game in 1926.

1926 newspaper headline from The Berkshire Eagle covering Babe Ruth and the Yankees playing Springfield to a chaotic 10–10 tie before 8,000 fans at League Park.

team:New York Yankees

Springfield Crowd Storms Field Before Yankees Tie Is Official

Babe Ruth brought a record crowd to Springfield in May 1926, but confusion reigned as fans stormed the field believing the Ponies had defeated the Yankees — only to learn later the game ended in a dramatic 10–10 tie.