This day in NY sports history: Aug. 21, 1931

August 20, 2010

THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY

Friday, Aug. 21, 1931

Babe hits 600th homer

Babe Ruth hit the 600th home run of his career in an 11-7 win over the St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park. Ruth hit a two-run homer in the third inning off righthander George Blaeholder.

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