1916 – Babe Ruth fires his 7th shutout of the year, stopping Detroit on three hits as Boston wins, 3 – 0.

On August 24, 1916 — 1916 – Babe Ruth fires his 7th shutout of the year, stopping Detroit on three hits as Boston wins, 3 – 0.

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