The Indians score eight in the 1st and nine in the 2nd in a 24 – 6 win over the Yankees at home. Johnny Hodapp of the Indians becomes the first American League player to get two hits in an inning twice in a game. He strokes 2 singles in both the 2nd and 6th innings of the game. The Yankees’ lead shrinks from 11 1/2 games to 6 in one week.