Events in Sports History in November 1934

Sports History

Nov 2 MLB All-Star team led by Connie Mack and including Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Lou Gehrig starts 18-game tour against Japanese Big-Six University League

Lou Gehrig wins AL Triple Crown

Nov 3 NY Yankees 1st baseman Lou Gehrig wins American League Triple Crown after hitting .363 with 49 HRs and 165 RBI; but Detroit Tigers catcher-manager Mickey Cochrane (.320, 2 HRs, 76 RBI) is named AL MVP

Nov 4 After posting 7 straight shutouts to start the NFL season, Detroit Lions beat Pittsburgh, 40-7 at University of Detroit Stadium; scored upon for the first time of the season; rush for NFL single game record 426 yards
Nov 6 NFL Philadelphia Eagles beat Cincinnati Reds 64-0

First NHL Penalty

Nov 10 First NHL penalty shot is awarded to Montreal Canadiens forward Armand Mondou; stopped by Toronto goaltender George Hainsworth in Maple Leafs' 2-1 win

Nov 20 17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up just 1 hit, a Lou Gehrig HR, as US All Stars beat Japan, 1-0
Nov 20 Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Busher Jackson becomes first NHL player to score 4 goals in a period in 5-2 win over St. Louis Eagles at St. Louis Arena

Joe DeMaggio

Nov 21 NY Yankees buy Joe DiMaggio from SF Seals (Pacific Coast League)

Nov 24 CFL Grey Cup: Sarnia Imperials win their first Championship with a 20-12 win over Regina Roughriders
Nov 29 Chicago Bears beat Detroit (19-16) in 1st NFL game broadcast nationally