Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

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Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

Babe Ruth becomes first player to hit 60 homeruns
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Babe Ruth becomes first player to hit 60 homeruns

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  On September 30, 1927, The New York Yankees were up 19 games in the standings, with a World Series appearance long since clinched only 8,000 fans attended the 154th game of the season this Friday afternoon game, even though history was in the balance! Babe Ruth had matched his league record 59 home runs,…

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

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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…

Red Ruffing goes 15+ and gets no decision in 12-11 Red Sox win

Red Ruffing goes 15+ and gets no decision in 12-11 Red Sox win

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September 5, 1927 – In the first of two at Fenway‚ the Red Sox and Yankees battle for 18 innings before the Red Sox emerge the winners‚ 12-11. Buddy Myers’ double is followed by a single from Ira Flagstead. New York scores a pair in the top of the 9thg to tie‚ and then there…

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Lefty Grove shuts out Murderers Row for only time in 1927 Season

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On September 3, 1927, the “Murderers’ Row” New York Yankees are shut out for the first and only time on the season. Lefty Grove, the ace of the Philadelphia A’s, allows three hits in blanking the Yankees, 1-0. Grove’s masterpiece represents his only shutout of the season…

Babe Ruth, teeing off on a Tommy Thomas pitch, becomes the first player to homer over the roof of Comiskey Park

Babe Ruth, teeing off on a Tommy Thomas pitch, becomes the first player to homer over the roof of Comiskey Park

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Babe Ruth, teeing off on a Tommy Thomas pitch, becomes the first player to homer over the roof of Comiskey Park. The Bambino’s blast helps power the Bronx Bombers past the Pale Hose at the Chicago southside ballpark, 8-1.

Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino’s bat

Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino’s bat

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On June 11, 1927 In New York‚ Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs (numbers 19 and 20) off Garland Buckeye‚ but in his next time up Ruth is set upon by Cleveland C Luke Sewell who demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino’s bat. The umps find nothing illegal‚ but the crowd of 30‚000 cheer the Babe‚ who strikes out. Tony Lazzeri adds a…