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Which two managers faced off in the 1942 fall classic?

Billy Southworth and Joe McCarthy. The Cardinals won 106 games in 1942. This is the most wins in a season in the Cardinals franchise history.

In Game 3, who made a diving catch to rob Joe DiMaggio of a hit?

Terry Moore. Moore, Musial, and Slaughter all made amazing catches in this game, but Moore caught DiMaggio's. Slaughter and Musial robbed Joe Gordon and Charlie Keller of home runs.

Who won Game 3 for St. Louis?

Ernie White. White won 2-0 and was backed by great defense by all three of his outfielders. This loss for the Yankees was the first time they were trailing in a World Series since 1936 against the Giants.

The Yankees outscored the Cardinals despite losing the series 4-1.

false. The Cardinals outscored the Yankees 23-18.

In the entire series, how many runs were scored in the ninth innings?

10. Game 1 (6), Game 2 (0), Game 3 (1), Game 4 (1), Game 5 (2).

In Game 5, who hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to break a 2-2 tie?

Whitey Kurowski. The Cardinals won game five 4-2, and took their fourth championship, second over the Yankees.

Who won two games for the Cardinals?

Johnny Beazley. He won games 2 and 5.

Which Cardinal pinch-ran for Ken O'Dea in the ninth inning of Game 1?

Creepy Crespi. He eventually scored a run in that inning. This was his only appearance in this World Series.

Was this the fourth time the Yankees lost a World Series?

t. They lost in 1921, 1922, 1926, and then 1942.

Who hit clean-up in every game for St. Louis?

Stan Musial. He hit clean-up and played left field. It was his first World Series. He hit .222.