Wes Ferrell of Cleveland hits two home runs, as he beats the White Sox, 13 – 5, at Chicago. He will end his career with a record 37 home runs as a hurler, plus one as a pinch hitter.

On August 31, 1931 — Wes Ferrell of Cleveland hits two home runs, as he beats the White Sox, 13 – 5, at Chicago. He will end his career with a record 37 home runs as a hurler, plus one as a pinch hitter.

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