On September 24, 1967 — 1967 – The Twins crunch the Yankees, 9 – 2, as Dean Chance scatters nine hits for his 20th victory. The White Sox hold off the Indians, 5 – 1, while Boston racks up 18 hits in an 11 – 7 win over the Orioles. The Tigers lose a tough one. Going into the bottom of the 9th in Washington, Detroit nurses a 4 – 2 lead, only to lose it, 5 – 4. The loss drops Detroit to 4th, 1 1/2 games behind Minnesota, Chicago a game back, and Boston a half game.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 24
National Pastime September 24
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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