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October 3, 1932
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
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The 1932 World Series ended with 15 records broken and 2 tied, primarily by the New York Yankees over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Babe Ruth was involved in 13 feats, including most home runs (15), total bases (96), and runs batted in (33).
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15 RECORDS BROKEN IN TITULAR SERIES
King of Swat Figures In 13 Record Feats; Two Records Tied
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Oct. 3 (AP)—The 1932 World Series, concluded yesterday, was featured by 17 outstanding additions to the list of championship records.
Although in four games 15 records were broken and two others equalled. Babe Ruth figured in exactly 13 record feats.
The list follows:
1. Most consecutive victories, total series, 12 by Yankees.
2. Most home runs, two clubs, one game, six in third game.
3. Most home runs, one inning, one club, two in succession, third game by Ruth and Gehrig, equalling former mark.
4. Most home runs, total series, 15 by Ruth.
5. Most total bases, total series, 96 by Ruth.
6. Most long hits, total series, 22 by Ruth.
7. Most extra bases, total series, long hits, 54 by Ruth.
8. Most bases on balls, total series, 33 by Ruth.
9. Most strike outs, total series, 30 by Ruth.
10. Most strike outs, one game, 5 by George Pipgras of Yankees, third game.
11. Largest score, both clubs, one game, 19 runs fourth game.
12. Most series played, 10 by Ruth.
13. Most runs, total series, 37 by Ruth.
14. Most runs batted in, total series, 33 by Ruth.
15. Most runs batted in, one game, 4 by Ruth, third game and 4 by Lazzeri, fourth game, equalling record formerly held by Ruth and 5 others.
16. Most times played on world championship club, 7 by Ruth.
17. Most times batted, .300 or over, total series, 6 by Ruth.
King of Swat Figures In 13 Record Feats; Two Records Tied
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Oct. 3 (AP)—The 1932 World Series, concluded yesterday, was featured by 17 outstanding additions to the list of championship records.
Although in four games 15 records were broken and two others equalled. Babe Ruth figured in exactly 13 record feats.
The list follows:
1. Most consecutive victories, total series, 12 by Yankees.
2. Most home runs, two clubs, one game, six in third game.
3. Most home runs, one inning, one club, two in succession, third game by Ruth and Gehrig, equalling former mark.
4. Most home runs, total series, 15 by Ruth.
5. Most total bases, total series, 96 by Ruth.
6. Most long hits, total series, 22 by Ruth.
7. Most extra bases, total series, long hits, 54 by Ruth.
8. Most bases on balls, total series, 33 by Ruth.
9. Most strike outs, total series, 30 by Ruth.
10. Most strike outs, one game, 5 by George Pipgras of Yankees, third game.
11. Largest score, both clubs, one game, 19 runs fourth game.
12. Most series played, 10 by Ruth.
13. Most runs, total series, 37 by Ruth.
14. Most runs batted in, total series, 33 by Ruth.
15. Most runs batted in, one game, 4 by Ruth, third game and 4 by Lazzeri, fourth game, equalling record formerly held by Ruth and 5 others.
16. Most times played on world championship club, 7 by Ruth.
17. Most times batted, .300 or over, total series, 6 by Ruth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
World Series
Babe Ruth
Records Broken
Yankees
Home Runs
Chicago Cubs
What entities or persons were involved?
Babe Ruth
George Pipgras
Lazzeri
Gehrig
Where did it happen?
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Babe Ruth
George Pipgras
Lazzeri
Gehrig
Location
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Event Date
1932 World Series, Oct. 3, 1932
Story Details
The 1932 World Series featured 15 broken records and 2 tied, with Babe Ruth contributing to 13, including personal marks for home runs, total bases, runs, and RBIs.