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Daily Articles : Mike Allen

Daily articles from Bird Chatter Post newspaper colomn, covering the 1926 Cardinals everyday. Written by Mike Allen. Mike also writes additional articles for the weekend edition.

Spring camps are alive with anticipation, and much of the attention centers upon player-manager Rogers Hornsby.

Spring camps are alive with anticipation, and much of the attention centers upon player-manager Rogers Hornsby.

Spring camps are alive with anticipation, and much of the attention centers upon player-manager Rogers Hornsby.

Hornsby Adds Responsibilities

Mar 211 min read

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Outfield Drill Turns Into a Show as Syracuse Sets the Standard

Bonus Column
Outfield Drill Turns Into a Show as Syracuse Sets the Standard

Bonus Column Outfield Drill Turns Into a Show as Syracuse Sets the Standard

Outfield Practices Shows All Levels of Talent Clearly.

Mar 202 min read

Cardinals Begin Showing Their Shape as Spring Work Turns Toward Decisions

Cardinals Begin Showing Their Shape as Spring Work Turns Toward Decisions

Cardinals Begin Showing Their Shape as Spring Work Turns Toward Decisions

Cardinals Begin Showing Their Shape as Spring Work Turns Toward Decisions.

Mar 202 min read

Cardinals Settle Into Camp Rhythm as Hornsby Lets the Game Do the Talking

Cardinals Settle Into Camp Rhythm as Hornsby Lets the Game Do the Talking

Cardinals Settle Into Camp Rhythm as Hornsby Lets the Game Do the Talking

Routine training under way at League Park as Cardinals get the blood flowing.

Mar 192 min read

Hornsby wastes no time setting the pace as Cardinals camp begins to take shape.

Hornsby wastes no time setting the pace as Cardinals camp begins to take shape.

Hornsby wastes no time setting the pace as Cardinals camp begins to take shape.

Hornsby Sends His Message as Cardinals Tighten Up After Ragged Practices.

Mar 182 min read

Cardinals Keep the Line Moving as Camp Turns a Shade More Serious on St. Patrick’s Day

Cardinals Keep the Line Moving as Camp Turns a Shade More Serious on St. Patrick’s Day

Cardinals Keep the Line Moving as Camp Turns a Shade More Serious on St. Patrick’s Day

Jesse Haines Fastball Returns.

Mar 172 min read

Cardinals Stretch Their Arms as Pitchers Take the Spotlight in San Antonio Camp.

Cardinals Stretch Their Arms as Pitchers Take the Spotlight in San Antonio Camp.

Cardinals Stretch Their Arms as Pitchers Take the Spotlight in San Antonio Camp.

Shift Work. Cards Rotation Takes Turns In Shifts.

Mar 162 min read

Hornsby Runs Cardinals Through Lively Camp Workout as San Antonio Crowd Looks On.

Hornsby Runs Cardinals Through Lively Camp Workout as San Antonio Crowd Looks On.

Hornsby Runs Cardinals Through Lively Camp Workout as San Antonio Crowd Looks On.

Hornsby’s Eye On Hitters.

Mar 152 min read

Welcome to the Cardinals’ 1926 Season.

Welcome to the Cardinals’ 1926 Season.

Welcome to the Cardinals’ 1926 Season.

Spring Training from League Park in San Antonio

Mar 142 min read

Baseball in the 1920s wasn’t just changing on the field — it was being reinvented behind the scenes by Branch Rickey.

Baseball in the 1920s wasn’t just changing on the field — it was being reinvented behind the scenes by Branch Rickey.

Baseball in the 1920s wasn’t just changing on the field — it was being reinvented behind the scenes by Branch Rickey.

Rickey began buying and developing entire minor league teams. Young prospects could now be trained, coached, and promoted internally.

Mar 141 min read

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