SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries.
Here’s an exploration of intriguing headlines and stories from this week, but with a twist – they’re from a century ago, meticulously preserved by the History Museum on the Square and Sharing Stories of the Crossroads.
September 1926
- Babe Ruth hit three home runs as the Yankees battled the St. Louis Cardinals to even the World Series at two games apiece.
- Work is expected to begin this week on paving Commercial Street with concrete.
- Main Street is being widened to accommodate the increased traffic expected from the new railway station.
- It was announced today that a barnstorming baseball team featuring Babe Ruth may appear here in October.
- Players on the winning World Series team will receive $6,254.65, while members of the losing team will receive $4,200.
Films Playing in September 1926
The Isle of Retribution…