1934 World Series

The 1934 World Series was the first World Series held following the Second American Revolution. It matched the Detroit Tigers under Mickey Cochrane against the Cincinnati Reds under Sparky Adams. Going into the series, both teams were nearly matched in terms of records, with the Detroit Tigers having a seasonal record of 101-53, and Cincinnati with a record of 102-52.

The game was held between October 3-9, 1934, and was broadcast on the nascent Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), with radio announcers Ronald Reagan and Ted Husing providing commentary for the game.

The Detroit Tigers began the series threatening to sweep Cincinnati, winning the first three games by only one run. However, due to injury, the Tigers were nearly reverse swept by the Reds in two closely contested games and one blow-out. Going into Game 7, tied 3-3 in the series, both teams pitched relentless no-hitters well into the 13th inning, before Cincinnati gave up a home run, giving Detroit their first World Series pennant in the post-revolutionary era.