Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
1935 in sports
See also: 1934 in sports, other events of 1935, 1936 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
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Baseball
- On May 25, Babe Ruth has a last hurrah, hitting three home runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates.The final one, the last of his 714 career home runs, sets a baseball record that stood for 39 years. This homer is the first to clear the right field grandstand at Forbes Field and is measured at 600 feet (183 m).
- June 2 - Baseballer Babe Ruth announces he is going to retire from the sport.
- Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago Cubs in the World Series, 4-2.
- The Winnipeg Maroons win the Northern League championship.
Boxing
- June 13 - In Long Island City, New York, James J. Braddock defeated Max Baer to win the heavyweight championship of the world.
Football
- Minnesota Golden Gophers National college football champions.
- Detroit Lions 26-7 New York Giants for the NFL championship.
Snooker
- World Snooker Championship: Joe Davis beats Willie Smith 25-20
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