The 1943 World Series was a five-game affair that saw the New York Yankees claim their tenth franchise championship by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals. This series, a rematch of the previous year's championship, unfolded across Yankee Stadium in New York and Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. The Yankees' path to victory was marked by strong pitching performances and timely hitting, ultimately culminating in a decisive win.
Early Games at Yankee Stadium
The series commenced on October
5 at Yankee Stadium. In Game 1, the New York Yankees secured a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game lasted 2 hours and 7 minutes and was witnessed by 68,676 fans. The following day, October 6, saw the Cardinals bounce back in Game 2, defeating the Yankees 4-3. This contest was slightly longer at 2 hours and 8 minutes, with an attendance of 68,578. The Yankees then regained control in Game 3 on October 7, winning 6-2. This game, lasting 2 hours and 10 minutes, drew the largest crowd at Yankee Stadium with 69,990 attendees. After three games, the Yankees held a 2-1 lead as the series prepared to shift to St. Louis.
Crucial Victories at Sportsman's Park
Game 4, played on Sunday, October 10, at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, proved to be a pivotal moment. The Yankees took an early lead in the fourth inning when Joe Gordon doubled with two outs off Max Lanier and scored on Bill Dickey's single. The Cardinals managed to tie the game in the seventh inning. Marius Russo, the Yankees' pitcher, recorded two outs but then allowed the bases to load due to an error, a double, and an intentional walk. Another error on Frank Demaree's ground ball brought in the tying run. However, the Yankees quickly responded in the eighth. Russo led off with a double off Harry Brecheen, advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt, and scored on Frankie Crosetti's sacrifice fly. Russo pitched a complete game, securing a 2-1 victory for the Yankees and putting them one win away from the championship. The game lasted 2 hours and 6 minutes and was attended by 36,196 fans.
Championship Clinched in Game 5
The series concluded with Game 5 on October 11 at Sportsman's Park. The New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0, clinching the World Series title. Spud Chandler delivered an outstanding performance, earning his second complete game of the series. He shut out the Cardinals despite allowing 10 hits and two walks. The game's only runs came in the sixth inning when Bill Dickey hit a home run after a two-out walk issued by Mort Cooper. Murry Dickson, who was on a ten-day pass from the United States Army, helped close the game for the Cardinals by allowing no hits while on the mound. The final game lasted 2 hours and 24 minutes and was attended by 33,872 spectators, marking the Yankees' tenth championship in 21 seasons.
