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 …
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Not a club to belong to (1924)
Is there a club for managers who loose 100 games? Probably not and if there is, you don’t hear a …
Dave Bancroft proves a great player may not make a good manager (1924-1927)
Dave Bancroft was a shortstop with the Braves (then in Boston) from 1924 – 27. He was born in Sioux …
Dave Bancroft breaks a leg (May 4, 1919)
The Giants play their first legal Sunday game at home on May 4, 1919‚ before 35‚000 fans‚ losing to the …
Dave Bancroft scores a go ahead run in the 13th (1920)
In Brooklyn‚ the Phillies win in 13 innings on May 2, 1920‚ 4-3. Zack Wheat’s homer in the 9th ties …
Manager Dave Bancroft is knocked out (1927)
Dave Bancroft was managing for his 4th season in 1927. It would be his last as a Brave. It was …
Dave Bancroft ruptures his appendix (July 1, 1924)
1924 wasn’t a great year for the Boston Braves (now know as the Atlanta Braves). With a 53-100 record, they …
Dave Bancroft argues with his manager (May 20, 1920)
When Dave Bancroft was at Philadelphia‚ on May 22, 1920, the Cubs outslug the Phils‚ 15-8. Renie Martin pitches the …
Dave Bancroft selected for the Hall of Fame (January 31, 1971)
January 31, 1971 was a great day in Atlanta Braves history. The Hall of Fame Special Veterans Committee selected 7 …
The Braves snag Billy Southworth (1921)
In January of 1921, the Boston Braves finally snagged Billy Southworth — one of three Pirates traded to Boston, with …
Dave Bancroft breaks his ankle (September 30, 1916)
Dave Bancroft was playing for Philadelphia in 1916. On September 30th, behind Eppa Rixey‚ the Phils take the morning game …
Manager Dave Bancroft is cold cocked (June 18, 1927)
Generally Baseball isn’t too violent. There are some notable exceptions. On June 18, 1927, continuing a feud that dates back …
