At Detroit, Roger Maris connects for #57, off Frank Lary, to stay a game ahead of Babe Ruth’s 1927 home run pace. But Lary wins his 21st, 10 – 4, over Ralph Terry, with help from Norm Cash, who belts a homer, his 37th, and a triple. Al Kaline adds four hits and a sac fly.

On September 16, 1961 — At Detroit, Roger Maris connects for #57, off Frank Lary, to stay a game ahead of Babe Ruth’s 1927 home run pace. But Lary wins his 21st, 10 – 4, over Ralph Terry, with help from Norm Cash, who belts a homer, his 37th, and a triple. Al Kaline adds four hits and a sac fly.

 

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