1964 – The Yankees overcome two homers by Ken Harrelson to beat the host A’s, 9 – 7, in 10 innings. Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard hit back-to-back homers in the 4th inning for New York. With the Orioles losing today, Baltimore (81-54) and Chicago (82-55) are virtually tied for first, with New York (77-56) three games back.

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On September 4, 1964 — 1964 – The Yankees overcome two homers by Ken Harrelson to beat the host A’s, 9 – 7, in 10 innings. Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard hit back-to-back homers in the 4th inning for New York. With the Orioles losing today, Baltimore (81-54) and Chicago (82-55) are virtually tied for first, with New York (77-56) three games back.

 

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