At the Polo Grounds‚ the 3rd-place Yankees win an A.M.-P.M doubleheader from the Athletics. Hank Thormahlen wins the morning game‚ 4 – 1‚ beating Dave Keefe‚ who K’s Babe Ruth three times. In the afternoon‚ Bob Shawkey tosses a three-hitter to shut out the A’s, 5 – 0.

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On September 6, 1920 — At the Polo Grounds‚ the 3rd-place Yankees win an A.M.-P.M doubleheader from the Athletics. Hank Thormahlen wins the morning game‚ 4 – 1‚ beating Dave Keefe‚ who K’s Babe Ruth three times. In the afternoon‚ Bob Shawkey tosses a three-hitter to shut out the A’s, 5 – 0.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 6
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