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Blake was the second of three Cubs relievers (and the losing pitcher) during the famous seventh inning of Game Four of the 1929 WS, when the A's rallied for ten runs to overcome an 8-0 deficit. For most of his career he was a solid starter for the Cubs, with all but 6 of his 87 career wins coming in a Chicago uniform, including a 17-11 season in 1928. (ME)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 19, 1925: At Chicago, the Cubs beat the Giants, 6–2, behind Sheriff Blake. Taking the loss is Jack Scott, the first of 10 straight losses the Cubs will hand him. » September 1, 1928: Sheriff Blake is red hot for the Cubs, allowing just one hit, in besting the Reds Ray Kolp, 1–0. The lone Reds hit is a 5th inning double by Long George Kelly. » September 18, 1928: The Braves and Cubs combine for National League-record eight double plays between them, but the Cubs win the game, 8–3. Sheriff Blake is the winner over Johnny Cooney. » August 27, 1929: Hornsby has four hits and Sheriff Blake allows six to lead the Cubs to a 4–1 win over the Reds. Chicago now leads by 14 1/2 games, the greatest lead a National League team has enjoyed at this stage since the 1906 version of the Cubs. » May 6, 1930: The Cubs top the Dodgers, 3–1, with Sheriff Blake outgunning Dazzy Vance.