Claim: In 1926, the New York Yankees won the American League final standings, while the St. Louis Cardinals won the National League final standings.
Evidence: New York Yankees 91 Cleveland Indians 88 Philadelphia Athletics 83 Washington Senators 81 Chicago White Sox 81 Detroit Tigers 79 St. Louis Browns 62 Boston Red Sox 46 St. Louis Cardinals 89 Cincinnati Reds 87 Pittsburgh Pirates 84 Chicago Cubs 82 New York Giants 74 Brooklyn Robins 71 Boston Braves 66 Philadelphia Phillies 58