The 1935 major league baseball season began on April 16, 1935. The regular season ended on September 29, with the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers as the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 32nd World Series on October 2 and ended with Game 6 on October 7. The Tigers defeated the Cubs, four games to two, capturing their first championship in franchise history. This was the third World Series between the two teams, and the first to see the Tigers win over the Cubs. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the St. Louis Cardinals from the season.

The third All-Star Game was held on July 8 at the Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Cleveland Indians. The American League won, 4–1.

Schedule

The 1935 schedule consisted of 154 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had eight teams. Each team was scheduled to play 22 games against the other seven teams of their respective league. This continued the format put in place since the season (except for ) and would be used until in the American League and in the National League.

Opening Day took place on April 16 and saw twelve teams across both leagues play. The final day of the regular season was on September 29 and featured all sixteen teams, continuing the trend which began with the season. The World Series took place between October 2 and October 7.

Rule changes The 1935 season saw the following rule changes: The National League now allowed night games to take place, allowing teams to schedule up to seven night games. Any club scheduling more would be fined $15,000 () and have its gate receipts confiscated. The National League adjusted their rules on waivers: Waiver price increased from $4,000 to $6,000 (equivalent to $ to $ in ). Time limit on waivers reduced from five days to three.

Teams LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManagerBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,817Chicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisComiskey Park52,000Cleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioLeague Park21,414Detroit TigersDetroit, MichiganNavin Field30,000New York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium62,000Philadelphia AthleticsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaShibe Park33,000St. Louis BrownsSt. Louis, MissouriSportsman's Park34,023Washington SenatorsWashington, D.C.Griffith Stadium32,000Boston BravesBoston, MassachusettsBraves Field46,500Brooklyn DodgersNew York, New YorkEbbets Field32,000Chicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field40,000Cincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field26,060New York GiantsNew York, New YorkPolo Grounds56,000Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBaker Bowl18,800Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field41,000St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriSportsman's Park34,023

Standings

American League

National League

Tie games 9 tie games (5 in AL, 4 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season.

American League Boston Red Sox, 1 Chicago White Sox, 1 Cleveland Indians, 3 Detroit Tigers, 1 St. Louis Browns, 3 Washington Senators, 1

National League Brooklyn Dodgers, 1 Cincinnati Reds, 1 New York Giants, 3 Philadelphia Phillies, 3

Postseason The postseason began on October 2 and ended on October 7 with the Detroit Tigers defeating the Chicago Cubs in the 1935 World Series in six games.

Bracket

Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBoston Red SoxBucky HarrisJoe CroninWashington SenatorsJoe CroninBucky Harris

In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerCleveland Indians Walter JohnsonSteve O'Neill

League leaders Any team shown in indicates a previous team a player was on during the season.

American League

+ Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Buddy Myer (WSH) .349 OPS Jimmie Foxx (PHA) 1.096 HR Jimmie Foxx (PHA)Hank Greenberg (DET) 36 RBI Hank Greenberg (DET) 168 R Lou Gehrig (NYY) 125 H Joe Vosmik (CLE) 216 SB Billy Werber (BOS) 29

+ Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Wes Ferrell (BOS) 25 L Bobo Newsom (WSH/) 18 ERA Lefty Grove (BOS) 2.70 K Tommy Bridges (DET) 163 IP Wes Ferrell (BOS) 322.1 SV Jack Knott (SLB) 7 WHIP Lefty Grove (BOS) 1.223

National League

+ Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Arky Vaughan (PIT) .385 OPS Arky Vaughan (PIT) 1.098 HR Wally Berger (BSN) 34 RBI Wally Berger (BSN) 130 R Augie Galan (CHC) 133 H Billy Herman (CHC) 227 SB Augie Galan (CHC) 22

+ Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Dizzy Dean (STL) 28 L Ben Cantwell (BSN) 25 ERA Cy Blanton (PIT) 2.58 K Dizzy Dean (STL) 190 IP Dizzy Dean (STL) 325.1 SV Dutch Leonard (BRO) 8 WHIP Cy Blanton (PIT) 1.081

Milestones Batters Cycles

Joe Medwick (STL): Medwick hit for his first cycle and eighth in franchise history, on June 29 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Other batting accomplishments Babe Ruth (BSN): Set a Major League record for most career home runs, hitting his 714th home run on May 25 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pitchers No-hitters

Vern Kennedy (CWS): Kennedy threw his first career no-hitter and ninth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Cleveland Indians 5–0 on August 31. Kennedy walked four and struck out five.

Miscellaneous Boston Braves: Set the modern National League record for most losses in a season on September 29 with 115. The previous record of 109 was set by the Philadelphia Phillies in . Set the modern National League record for worst winning percentage with .248. The previous record of .283 was set by the Philadelphia Phillies in .

Awards and honors

Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican League Most Valuable Player Gabby Hartnett (CHC) Hank Greenberg (DET) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Most Valuable Player Arky Vaughan (PIT) Hank Greenberg (DET)

Home field attendance Team nameWinsHome attendanceDetroit Tigers93 −7.9%1,034,92912.6%13,100New York Giants91 −2.2%748,7482.4%9,478Chicago Cubs10016.3%692,604 −2.1%8,995New York Yankees89 −5.3%657,508 −23.1%8,885Boston Red Sox782.6%558,568 −8.5%7,070St. Louis Cardinals961.1%506,08455.7%6,573Brooklyn Dodgers70 −1.4%470,5178.4%6,111Chicago White Sox7439.6%470,28198.8%6,108Cincinnati Reds6830.8%448,247116.8%5,898Cleveland Indians82 −3.5%397,6151.6%5,164Pittsburgh Pirates8616.2%352,8859.4%4,583Washington Senators671.5%255,011 −22.7%3,312Philadelphia Athletics58 −14.7%233,173 −23.8%3,239Boston Braves38 −51.3%232,754 −23.2%3,103Philadelphia Phillies6414.3%205,47020.9%2,601St. Louis Browns65 −3.0%80,922 −29.8%1,065

Venues Cleveland Indians played their last full season at League Park, though would host the All-Star Game at Cleveland Stadium (where they previously played in part in and in full in ). Following this season, the team would play 11 consecutive seasons playing at both League Park and Cleveland Stadium.

See also 1935 in baseball (Events, Movies, Births, Deaths)

References

External links 1935 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference