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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.
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.

25 June-28 June, London - India plays its first Test match, against England. England win by 159 runs.

Victorian Football League
- Richmond wins the 36th VFL Premiership (Richmond 13.14 (92) d Carlton 12.11 (83))
- Brownlow Medal awarded to Haydn Bunton (Fitzroy)

1932 Summer Olympics takes place in Los Angeles, United States
- United States wins the most medals (103), and the most gold medals (41).
1932 Winter Olympics takes place in Lake Placid, United States
- United States wins the most medals (12), and the most gold medals (6).
The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.
France defeats the United States in the Davis Cup.
Eddie Tolan sets the men's world record for the 100 meter dash in 10.3 seconds.
Karl Schäfer wins the World Figure Skating Championships.
Chicago Bears win the National Football League title.

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