The Orioles hand the Yankees a second straight shutout, winning, 2 – 0, and replacing the Yanks in 1st place by a game. During the game in Baltimore, plate umpire Larry Napp is struck by foul balls three times. Chuck Berry finishes the game behind the plate, as Napp is carried off the field.

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On September 3, 1960 — The Orioles hand the Yankees a second straight shutout, winning, 2 – 0, and replacing the Yanks in 1st place by a game. During the game in Baltimore, plate umpire Larry Napp is struck by foul balls three times. Chuck Berry finishes the game behind the plate, as Napp is carried off the field.

 

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