1918: Babe Ruth breaks Ned Willliamson 1884 single season HR record (27) by clubbing 29. The Chicago White Sox are upset by the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.
1984: The Detroit Tigers start the season 35 -5, eventually winning 104 games and steamrolling the San Diego Padres to win the World Series
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