The Indians, with a 3-2 victory over Detroit, clinch the American League pennant at Detroit’s Brigg Stadium

The Indians, with a 3-2 victory over Detroit, clinch the American League pennant at Detroit’s Brigg Stadium

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The Indians, with a 3-2 victory over Detroit, clinch the American League pennant at Detroit’s Brigg Stadium in front of only 6,913 fans. The Tribe, who will set an American League record with 111 victories, will be swept in the World Series by the Giants.

The Giants’ Don Mueller makes his 200th hit an inside-the-park home run, making him the first Giant to get 200 hits since Joe Moore in 1936. Willie Mays also has an inside-the park homer, as the Giants beat the Phils, 8 – 1.

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The Giants’ Don Mueller makes his 200th hit an inside-the-park home run, making him the first Giant to get 200 hits since Joe Moore in 1936. Willie Mays also has an inside-the park homer, as the Giants beat the Phils, 8 – 1.