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July 13, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1931

* Most doubles hit in baseball games
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs


This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 20 that include: "CARDS, CUBS DIVIDE; CROWD SETS RECORDS", "23 Doubles in Second Game, New Major League Record" and more with box scores.

After setting a major league record in the first game with nine doubles, the Cubs and Cardinals combined to hit another twenty-three doubles in the second game for an incredible total of 32 two-baggers in their doubleheader.

These games hold three Major league records for doubles. Most in a doubleheader by both teams (32), most in a doubleheader by one team (17), and most in a game by both teams (23).

Other news of the day throughout including additional sports and advertising of the period. Rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century