The Yankees are victorious when Mickey Mantle hits a three-run homer off Chicago’s Lou Kretlow to win, 5 – 3. A small crowd of 12,127 watch the game at the Stadium. The two teams have been tied now for 11 days. The Yanks now have nine games left, eight against Boston.

On September 19, 1951 — The Yankees are victorious when Mickey Mantle hits a three-run homer off Chicago’s Lou Kretlow to win, 5 – 3. A small crowd of 12,127 watch the game at the Stadium. The two teams have been tied now for 11 days. The Yanks now have nine games left, eight against Boston.

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