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At the end of his career as an intermittently sore-armed pitcher for second-division clubs, May wound up as a Cubs reliever. His final game came in the 1932 World Series. The Yankees swept the Cubs in four straight, and May was hit hard, taking the loss in Game Four. However, he had the satisfaction of twice striking out Babe Ruth that day, after Ruth had humbled the Cubs with his "called home run" in Game Three. (JK)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 25, 1925: For the first time in history and the only time in the National League, teammates hit bases-loaded triples in the same game. Reds catcher Walker, in the 3rd, and Bressler in the 5th connect at home in the 18–7 win over Brooklyn. Jakie May is the winning pitcher before just 534 fans at Redlands Field. The A's will accomplish the feat next season.
»September 6, 1926: The Reds split a doubleheader with the Cubs, losing 2–0 to Charlie Root, before winning 7–4. The Reds also lose P Jakie May (13-9), who is spiked in the opener, and is out for the remainder of the season.
»May 7, 1931: The Cubs top the Reds, 5–4, in 11 innings. Jakie May gets the decision over Ray Kolp.
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