1936-Aug-04 • STL CHC • St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs - Radio Broadcast

The August 4, 1936, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field unfolds as a high-stakes, tightly contested matchup captured in a dynamic radio broadcast. Host Hal Cotton and guest coach Johnny Gordon open the broadcast with a reflective discussion on the mental toll of losing streaks and the vital role of fan support in sustaining player morale. The game remains scoreless through six innings before Gabby Hartnett’s solo home run gives the Cubs a brief 1-0 lead. The Cardinals respond with a powerful rally in the seventh to tie the game, then shift momentum decisively in the eighth when Johnny Mize crushes a three-run home run, putting the Cardinals up 4-1. The Cubs fail to answer in their half of the inning, ending with a double play. In the ninth, the Cardinals extend their lead to 6-1 with key hits from Terry Moore and Pepper Martin, including a two-run double, while the Cubs’ offense stalls, leaving five runners on base and failing to score despite late threats. The Cardinals secure a 6-1 victory, moving into first place in the league standings, one game ahead of the Cubs, setting the stage for a pivotal four-game series. The broadcast is enriched with sponsor integrations for Texaco motor oil and the 1936 Texaco Baseball Scorebook, promoting fan engagement through detailed scorekeeping and a humorous tease for Pepper Martin’s upcoming fake political speech, blending sports drama with entertainment.