Rube Walberg’s shuts out the Indians 1-0 and scores the run
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Rube Walberg’s shuts out the Indians 1-0 and scores the run

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page August 24, 1928 – In Philadelphia at Shibe Park‚ the Philadelphia A’s tip the Cleveland Indians‚ 1-0 behind Rube Walberg’s shutout. Rube scores the games only tally on a single by Mickey Cochrane off loser Joe Shaute. The Mackmen…

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

On September 13, 1927, Babe Ruth hits two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to a doubleheader sweep and the clinching of the American League pennant. Ruth hits his 51st and 52nd home runs while Waite Hoyt earns his 20th victory of the season. The Yankees win a pair from Cleveland to clinch…