Dizzy once said that if him and Satch were on the same team that they could pitch until July 4th and then go fishin til the World Series! Well in our 1931 replay they got their chance. They didn't clinch by July 4th but they did defeat the Yankees in the World Series.
The St. Louis Cardinals ignited a huge celebration as they beat the New York Yankees 8-7 to win the World Series.
St. Louis won the series 4-3, capturing the title for the 1st time.
"We stepped it up at the right time, and now we're the champs," said St. Louis manager . "It's a great feeling."
The champs finished the regular season 90-64 and claimed first place in the NL.
In the jubilant clubhouse after the decisive game, series MVP and first baseman Oscar Charleston said the Cardinals have "great fans and they deserve this."
"I am so happy for our city right now," he said.