Baseball Brooklyn's major league baseball team, known informally until now as the "Superbas", the "Robins", or the "Trolley Dodgers", officially selects the name Brooklyn Dodgers.\n*The New York Yankees defeat the Chicago Cubs in the World Series, 4-0. Babe Ruth hits his famous "called shot" home run--which is followed immediately by a Lou Gehrig solo home run--in Game 3. Cricket\n*25 June-28 June, London - India plays its first Test match, against England. England win by 159 runs. Golf Gene Sarazen wins both the US Open (golf) and the British Open.\n*Olin Dutra wins the PGA Championship. Snooker\n*World Snooker Championship: Joe Davis beats Clark McConachy 30-19 General sporting events 1932 Summer Olympics takes place in Los Angeles, United States\n**United States wins the most medals (103), and the most gold medals (41). 1932 Winter Olympics takes place in Lake Placid, United States\n**United States wins the most medals (12), and the most gold medals (6). The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.\n*France defeats the United States in the Davis Cup.\n*Eddie Tolan sets the men's world record for the 100 meter dash in 10.3 seconds.\n*Karl Schäfer wins the World Figure Skating Championships.\n*Chicago Bears win the National Football League title. Births\n*August 28 - Andy Bathgate, Hockey Hall of Fame player
