1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.

On September 2, 1928 — 1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.

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