Home of Jack Warhop
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Babe Ruth's first two major league home runs, 6 May and 2 June 1915, were hit off pitcher, John Wauhop, 1884-1960, at the Polo Grounds in NY. Wauhop, playing under name of Warhop and "Chief," played for Highlanders, who became the NY Yankees, Sept. 1908-15, compiling record of 69 wins and 93 losses for .
426 avg. Born on Powley's Ck., he played for Hinton C&O RR team.
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