October 9 in Chicago Cubs History: New York Yankees become the first team in major league history to win three consecutive World Championships (1938)

test On October 9, 1938, the New York Yankees become the first team in major league history to win three consecutive World Championships. The Yankees sweep the Chicago Cubs , 8-3, behind the eight-hit pitching of Red Ruffing at Yankee Stadium. Game 4 recap – was a rematch of the Game 1 starters, Ruf

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