The Tigers beat the Yanksâ 10 â 4â in a series that features the top two hitters in the American League. Babe Ruth goes 3-for-8 against the Tigersâ while Harry Heilmann is 5-for-10 against the Yanks. The two are neck and neck at .390 for the year. After the gameâ AL President Ban Johnson rules that Babe Ruth must give up his Sam Crawford batâ made for him by the future Hall of Famer. The bat is âfour pieces of seasoned woodâ carefully glued together.â On August 21stâ Johnson rules that only one-piece bats will be allowedâ a rule that also affects Ken Williamsâ who is using a plugged bat.
The Tigers beat the Yanksâ 10 â 4â in a series that features the top two hitters in the American League. Babe Ruth goes 3-for-8 against the Tigersâ while Harry Heilmann is 5-for-10 against the Yanks. The two are neck and neck at .390 for the year. After the gameâ AL President Ban Johnson rules that Babe Ruth must give up his Sam Crawford batâ made for him by the future Hall of Famer. The bat is âfour pieces of seasoned woodâ carefully glued together.â On August 21stâ Johnson rules that only one-piece bats will be allowedâ a rule that also affects Ken Williamsâ who is using a plugged bat.
