Dizzy Dean ends his well-publicized holdout
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Rip Collins sets the NL record for Homeruns by a switch hitter and Dizzy Dean wins his 30th clinching the pennant

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With a two-run round-tripper off Allyn Stout at Sportsman’s Park in the Cardinals’ 9-0 victory over Cincinnati, Rip Collins establishes a National League record when he blasts his league-leading 35th home run of the season as a switch hitter. The 30 year-old first baseman’s mark will not be broken until Howard Johnson goes deep from both sides of the plate 36 times in 1987 for the Mets.

Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, in Babe Ruth last home game.

Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, in Babe Ruth last home game.

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Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, 5 – 0, in the season’s finale at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth walks in the 1st inning, limps to first base, and leaves for a pinch runner in his last home game.

The Cubs clinch the National League pennant when they beat Pittsburgh, 5-2, thanks to Kiki Cuyler’s seventh-inning bases-loaded triple. The Wrigley Field contest features rookie second baseman Billy Herman’s 200th hit of the season.

The Cubs clinch the National League pennant when they beat Pittsburgh, 5-2, thanks to Kiki Cuyler’s seventh-inning bases-loaded triple. The Wrigley Field contest features rookie second baseman Billy Herman’s 200th hit of the season.

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The Cubs clinch the National League pennant when they beat Pittsburgh, 5-2, thanks to Kiki Cuyler’s seventh-inning bases-loaded triple. The Wrigley Field contest features rookie second baseman Billy Herman’s 200th hit of the season.

World Series tickets can now be printed as the St. Louis Cardinals repeat as National League champions

World Series tickets can now be printed as the St. Louis Cardinals repeat as National League champions

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1931 – World Series tickets can now be printed as the St. Louis Cardinals repeat as National League champions. They beat the Phillies, 6 – 3, behind Bill Hallahan’s 18th win of the year, and prepare for a rematch of the 1930 World Series. Earlier in the day, The Reds clinched it for the Birds by sweeping the Giants, 7 – 3 and 4 – 3.

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

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On September 13, 1927, Babe Ruth hits two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to a doubleheader sweep and the clinching of the American League pennant. Ruth hits his 51st and 52nd home runs while Waite Hoyt earns his 20th victory of the season. The Yankees win a pair from Cleveland to clinch…

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The Pirates clinch the National League pennant, making six double plays in beating the Phils 2 – 1. Kiki Cuyler is 1 for 2.

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The Pirates clinch the National League pennant, making six double plays in beating the Phils 2 – 1. Kiki Cuyler is 1 for 2.

Tris Speaker

Jim Bagby wins his 31st game, clinching the pennant for the Indians

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On October 3, 1920 Jim Bagby wins his 31st game, clinching the pennant for the Cleveland Indians with a 10 – 1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Tris Speaker contributes three hits to finish the year at .388, second to George Sisler’s .407. The Red Sox’s 10 – 7 victory over the Browns is not…

Slim Sallee tops the Cards, 2 – 1 and clinches the National League pennant for the Giants

Slim Sallee tops the Cards, 2 – 1 and clinches the National League pennant for the Giants

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At the Polo Grounds, Slim Sallee tops the Cards, 2 – 1, and clinches the National League pennant for the Giants, their 6th under John McGraw. The New Yorkers manage just four hits (and six walks) off Bill Doak, but they come when needed.