The Boston Braves drop from fifth place to seventh place, 22 games behind the leader (1926)
It is Dave Bancroft’s 3rd year as manager. In 1926, the team is not heading in the right direction. The …
It is Dave Bancroft’s 3rd year as manager. In 1926, the team is not heading in the right direction. The …
Is there a club for managers who loose 100 games? Probably not and if there is, you don’t hear a …
Dave Bancroft was a shortstop with the Braves (then in Boston) from 1924 – 27. He was born in Sioux …
The Giants play their first legal Sunday game at home on May 4, 1919‚ before 35‚000 fans‚ losing to the …
In Brooklyn‚ the Phillies win in 13 innings on May 2, 1920‚ 4-3. Zack Wheat’s homer in the 9th ties …
Dave Bancroft was managing for his 4th season in 1927. It would be his last as a Brave. It was …
1924 wasn’t a great year for the Boston Braves (now know as the Atlanta Braves). With a 53-100 record, they …
When Dave Bancroft was at Philadelphia‚ on May 22, 1920, the Cubs outslug the Phils‚ 15-8. Renie Martin pitches the …
January 31, 1971 was a great day in Atlanta Braves history. The Hall of Fame Special Veterans Committee selected 7 …
In January of 1921, the Boston Braves finally snagged Billy Southworth — one of three Pirates traded to Boston, with …
Dave Bancroft was playing for Philadelphia in 1916. On September 30th, behind Eppa Rixey‚ the Phils take the morning game …
Generally Baseball isn’t too violent. There are some notable exceptions. On June 18, 1927, continuing a feud that dates back …