Events in Sports History in September 1932

Jimmie Foxx Hits #51

Sep 3 A's first baseman Jimmie Foxx smashes his 50th & 51st home runs to become only 3rd player to reach 50 in a MLB season; joins Babe Ruth & Hack Wilson

  • Sep 4 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Keller GC: Olin Dutra wins the first of 2 major titles, beating Frank Walsh, 4 & 3
  • Sep 7 Earl Grace, ends NL catcher record streak of 110 cons errorless games
  • Sep 10 Dodgers' Johnny Frederick hits record 6th pinch-hit HR of the season

US Men's Tennis Open

Sep 10 US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills: American Ellsworth Vines successfully defends his title; beats Frenchman Henri Cochet 6–4, 6–4, 6–4

  • Sep 12 Brooklyn Dodger Johnny Frederick hits his record 6th pinch hit HR
  • Sep 13 NY Yankees clinch their 7th AL pennant
  • Sep 20 Chicago Cubs clinch the NL pennant
  • Sep 25 Jimmie Foxx hits his 58th HR in last game of season