team:New York Yankees

YANKS AND ROBINS WIN SLUG-FESTS

The Yankees answered their Athletics setback with a 9–3 rout behind Herb Pennock and an eight-run fifth inning, while Jess Barnes and the Robins battered the Braves 8–2. Meanwhile, John McGraw's Giants looked to climb back into the National League's first division.

Bob Meusel slides safely across home plate after stealing home during the Yankees' 9–3 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics on May 30, 1926. Meusel also tripled as New York erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to end Philadelphia's dominance of the series.

Coverage from the NY Daily News - Monday May 31, 1926

In This Edition

Hugmen Massacre A's and Get Revenge, 9–3
Barnes Baffles Braves as Pals Collect 14 Hits
Giants Hopeful of Getting Back Into First Division
Major League Summary
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HUGMEN MASSACRE A’S AND GET REVENGE, 9—3

By MARSHALL HUNT.

Between two days, it was very palpable yesterday, the Yankees were given a thorough turpentine treatment by Dr. Miller Huggins, and it was rumored in medical circles that Mr. Bob Meusel was given special care in the infirmary. It is a cure recommended to clubs who are in a slump.

Portrait of Yankees outfielder Bob Meusel, whose aggressive baserunning and triple helped power New York past the Athletics in May 1926. — Bob Meusel helped ignite the Yankees' revenge victory over Philadelphia, stealing home and adding a key triple during New York's eight-run fifth inning on May 30, 1926.

Yesterday the Yankees subjected the Philadelphia Athletics to one of the most grand and glorious stickings they have suffered in a long while and the score was 9 to 3. It might have been much more severe had not the Yankees been touched with a certain compassion for those who had whipped them in the three previous games.

Herb Pennock pitched for the Yankees and won his ninth game. Hence a laurel or two for Mr. Pennock, who handled the nineteen batsmen Connie Mack herded to the plate in the course of a comfortable afternoon with adequate skill and acumen.

A’s Use Four Hurlers

Mr. Pennock, let it be said, was opposed by no fewer than four pitchers, Jack Quinn, Lefty Baumgartner, Rube Walberg and Slim Heimach. The left wing had a majority vote, but lost the election on several technicalities.

Portraits of Lou Gehrig and Mark Koenig, Yankees hitters who starred during New York's decisive eight-run fifth inning against the Athletics. — The catalysts of a wild fifth inning. Lou Gehrig and Mark Koenig combined for multiple hits as the Yankees erupted for eight runs against Philadelphia pitching.

The fifth inning was a furious one, for in that round the Yankees batted exactly fourteen times and amassed the giddy total of eight runs, causing the retreat of the ancient Quinn and the appearance of aid in the shape of Baumgartner. Mr. Meusel not only had stolen second base in the fourth inning, but had purloined home, nullifying the run for home by Pennock.

Massacre in Fifth

Offstage cries of “What about the fifth, there, mate?”

Well, Pat Collins walked, Pennock sacrificed, Mark Koenig and Earle Combs singled, Lou Gehrig doubled, Babe Ruth was passed, Mr. Meusel tripled, Tony Lazzeri was hit on his suspenders and Picus quit. Mike Gazella singled, Al Simmons erred, Collins flied out, Pennock singled, so did Koenig again, Combs walked and Gehrig flied out with the bases full, but eight runs had been scored.

Joe Hauser homered in the sixth, and so did Bing Miller in the ninth, and that’s that.

More than 50,000, the second largest crowd of the season anywhere. They lipped and yelled and enjoyed themselves thoroughly, as any crowd should do under similar circumstances.

Portrait of Yankees pitcher Herb Pennock, who won his ninth game of 1926 in a 9–3 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. — “Stopped ’Em.” Herb Pennock earned his ninth victory of the season, scattering hits and keeping the Athletics under control as the Yankees won 9–3 before more than 50,000 fans.

It was announced yesterday by Manager Miller Huggins that the Yankees will train in St. Petersburg, Fla., next year. They conditioned in St. Petersburg this year and last.

The Score

PHILADELPHIA — Walter French, Pinky Hale, Ty Cobb, Simmmons, Hauser, Miller, Jimmy Dykes, Max Bishop, Cochrane, Cy Perkins, Quinn, Baumgartner, Walberg, Heimach.

NEW YORK — Koenig, Combs, Gehrig, Ruth, Ben Paschal, Meusel, Lazzeri, Gazella, Collins, Pennock.

Philadelphia ........................................... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 — 3
New York ........................................... 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 x — 9

Two-base hit—Gehrig.
Three-base hit—Meusel.
Home runs—Hauser, Miller.
Sacrifices—Pennock, Collins.
Double plays—Gehrig and Koenig; Gazella, Lazzeri and Gehrig.
Left on bases—Philadelphia 3, New York 6.
Bases on balls—Off Pennock 1, Quinn 2, Walberg 1.
Struck out—By Pennock 3, Quinn 3, Walberg 1, Heimach 3.
Hits—Off Quinn 7 in 4 innings (none out in 5th); Baumgartner 2 in 1; Walberg 1 in 1; Heimach 1 in 2.
Hit by pitcher—By Walberg (Lazzeri).
Losing pitcher—Quinn.
Umpires—Dinneen, Nallin and McGowan.
Time of game—1:55.

BARNES BAFFLES BRAVES AS PALS COLLECT 14 HITS

By JACK FARRELL.

If Dave Bancroft's Boston Braves were the only obstacle that stood between the Robins and a National League pennant the Flatbush athletes would have comparatively easy sailing.

Yesterday for the sixth time in as many brushes, Wilbert Robinson's lads took the Redskins in tow, this time to the merry tune of 8 to 2.

Portrait of Brooklyn pitcher Jess Barnes, who defeated the Boston Braves 8–2 at Ebbets Field in May 1926. — Former Brave Jess Barnes baffled his old club at Ebbets Field, pitching Brooklyn to an 8–2 victory as the Robins completed a season sweep of Boston to that point.

The event marked the home coming of the Robins from a disastrous invasion of the provinces and some 18,000 fans were on hand to welcome the boys to their lair in Ebbets Field. Jess Barnes did the pitching for the home crew and after getting by a very tempestuous first inning the former Brave literally breezed through.

Grab 14 Wallops

The Robins have been very lax in getting runs through the old established custom of making base hits of late, but yesterday they simplified matters for Mr. Barnes by cuffing three Boston pitchers for fourteen hits totaling twenty-two bases, enough to be sure to give any pitcher the upper hand.

Things looked bad for Jess in the first inning, when Ike Boone (listed here as Neis) walked, stole second and scored on Banny's double. Maxie Welsh singled, but when he tried to stretch the blow he was nailed off second by Dick Cox's fine throw to Jigger Fewster.

Braves Score in Fifth

Jess wobbled a trifle in the fifth, but the best the Braves could get out of a double by Eddie Brown, a walk and two singles was one run.

Portraits of Brooklyn players Mickey O'Neil and Gus Felix, whose triples helped the Robins defeat the Boston Braves 8–2 in May 1926. — Triples proved decisive for the Robins. Mickey O'Neil and Gus Felix each delivered three-base hits as Brooklyn pounded out fourteen hits against Boston pitching.

The Robins did their real damage in three innings. They prodded George Mogridge, the first of the Braves' flingers, for two runs and four hits in the fourth, one of which was a lusty triple by Mickey O'Neil with one aboard. Babe Herman's double and two timely singles developed another run in the fifth and Mogridge was routed in the sixth after yielding three more hits.

Kyle Graham came in with two on and one out. He filled the bases by walking Herman. Cox's sacrifice fly scored Jimmy Butler and a triple to the exit gate in right center by Gus Felix brought in two more. Kyle passed out quietly for a pinch hitter during the Braves' half and Rosy Ryan pitched the last two innings without being scored on.

The Score

BOSTON — Neis, Bancroft, Welsh, Cliff Burrus, Brown, Andy High, Eddie Taylor, Zack Taylor, Mogridge, Graham.

BROOKLYN — Fewster, Butler, Zack Wheat, Herman, Cox, Felix, Dazzy Vance (not in lineup; correction not needed in original box), Rabbit Maranville, O'Neil, Barnes, Ryan.

Boston ........................................... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 — 2
Brooklyn ........................................... 1 0 0 2 1 4 0 0 x — 8

Two-base hits—Bancroft, Herman 2, Brown, O'Neil.
Three-base hits—O'Neil, Felix.
Sacrifice—Cox.
Stolen bases—Neis, High.
Bases on balls—Off Barnes 2, Mogridge 2, Graham 1.
Struck out—By Barnes 2, Mogridge 2.
Hits—Off Mogridge, 12 in 5 1-3 innings; Graham, 1 in 2-3.
Umpires—Reardon, Quigley and Pfirman.
Attendance—18,000.

Giants Hopeful of Getting Back Into First Division

John McGraw’s erring Giants expect to be back in the first division before this week ends.

Beginning with a doubleheader in Philadelphia today, the New Yorkers will play the Phillies five games in four days. The Giants’ boss believes that the Phillies should furnish the Gotham nine with sufficient opportunities to get back among the elite.

Portrait of Giants outfielder Al Tyson, who was nearing a return to the lineup during New York's push to climb the National League standings in 1926. — Giants outfielder Al Tyson was expected to return to New York's lineup during an important five-game series against the Phillies as John McGraw's club sought to rejoin the first division.

Fred Fitzsimmons and Hugh McQuillan probably will do the twirling for the Giants today.

It may be that Billy Southworth and Al Tyson will bet back into the lineup before the series with the Quakers winds up.

Major League Summary

1926 newspaper advertisement for Dalton Swimming School offering ten swimming lessons for $20 at its West 59th Street location in New York City. — This 1926 New York advertisement promoted discounted swimming instruction ahead of summer, offering ten lessons for $20 at the Dalton Swimming School near Columbus Circle.

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