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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1926
Page
6
Veteran pitcher Alexander delivers a near perfect outing after a shaky start to lead St. Louis in a dramatic win over the Yankees. Southworth and Bottomley drive key hits, Ruth and Gehrig struggle as Cardinal defense and timely hitting prevail in a memorable pennant clinching style contest.
Caption committees mapped ceremonies for the Cardinals after a baseball tear. Major Mitler to lead the events. Manager Tforngby to receive a car, watches for players, and the team to tour downtown in decorated cars. Radio and police watchful as crowds listen to reports. one man arrested for ticket trouble but released.
Yankees slugger Meusel declines alibi after a 8 inning loss as the Cardinals hit at will. Grover Alexander shines with a 10 strikeout effort, while the Yankees struggle to mount a comeback. Meusel pledges a strong rally in St Louis to turn the World Series.
Yankees manager Miller Huggins lauds Alexander for a sharp pitching performance in a hard fought game. He credits Whyte and Shocker, notes home run by Southworth, and predicts Heyt will excel in the rematch. He also praises Bob Shawkey’s brief but promising appearance and vows continued fight.
National League games saw Cardinals beat Racing Tornadoes 6 to 2 and Panthers defeat Wildcat Wisen's Road team 17 to 14. Giants edged Steam Kollora 7 to 6, with other scores including Poets Ilie 3 and Columbus 60 27. American League wrap lists Brooklyn Murgenson 7 Chicago Walls 7 Hoston Terriers 3 and Newgri 0.
New York and St Louis split the 2 World Series games as Pennock and Alexander pitched. The box score lists sacrifices by Pennock Meusel Thevenow Hornsby and defensive details with left on base totals 12 for St Louis 9 for New York. Time of first game 1 48 time of second 1 57 umpire credits and batter substitutions noted.
The World Series title went to the St Louis Cardinals officially, but Grover Cleveland Alexander and Southworth, once cast off by the Cubs and Giants, starred for the Cardinals. They rose from midseason moves to key roles, underscoring the old adage that you never can tell which lad will spark a win.
AAP reports Nick Alcock coaching Washington Senators from the stands as Altrock and Pal appear on the scene for the first time in years. Babe Ruth fanned and Rogers Hornsby sparked the Cardinals with a powerful showing including Bottomley’s two runs and a homer by Southworth. Alexander impressed by silencing the Yankees with a string of strikeouts while misplays and defensive feats shaped a lively game.
Cuban light heavy champion from Cuba and Joey Ross of Hoboken fought to a draw in the feature at the Walker Athletic Club inaugural card. The event, held in honor of Mayor James J. Walker, saw the bill weight 112 pounds and 1-2 scoring noted in the report.
Damon Runyon reports the 1926 World Series game where Billy Southworth hit a decisive seventh inning homer off Art Shocker, giving the Cardinals a 6 to 2 victory over the Yankees. Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched brilliantly for St. Louis, holding New York to four hits and fanning ten as attendance set a new record at Yankee Stadium.
The Cardinals beat the Yankees as Grover Alexander pitched a strong game with 10 strikeouts. Billy Southworth delivered a decisive home run to break a tie, sending the team toward the World Series and a hoped St Louis championship.
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