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:Homestead Grays
The Kansas City Monarchs swept Chicago, the Cuban Stars surged in both leagues, and the Homestead Grays pushed National Tube through 16 innings as Negro League pennant races tightened across the country in June 1926.