In Washington, Boston’s Babe Ruth tops the Senators and Walter Johnson, 2 – 1. Ruth gives up four hits while Johnson allows 8. It is the Babe’s 4th win this season versus Johnson. Washington wins the nitecap, 4 – 3, in 10 innings.

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On September 9, 1916 — In Washington, Boston’s Babe Ruth tops the Senators and Walter Johnson, 2 – 1. Ruth gives up four hits while Johnson allows 8. It is the Babe’s 4th win this season versus Johnson. Washington wins the nitecap, 4 – 3, in 10 innings.

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