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1926 December Baseball Magazine World Series St. Louis Cardinals with Babe Ruth
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Overlooked moments in Cardinals World Series history, Pt. 2: 2006 - Viva El Birdos
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Oct. 10, 1926 • Hero with a hangover gives Cardinals their first World Series title
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Cardinals acquire Eckersley from Athletics
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The Classic 1926 World Series: “Ol' Pete” Alexander Comes to the Rescue!
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Oct. 10, 1926 • Hero with a hangover gives Cardinals their first World Series title
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Oct. 10, 1926 • Hero with a hangover gives Cardinals their first World Series title
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1926 World Series - Wikipedia
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1926 World Series - Wikipedia
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No longer marooned on rehab, Cardinals rookie Alex Reyes takes the mound on Day 1
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1926 World Series - Wikipedia