1935 in sports

See also: 1934 in sports, other events of 1935, 1936 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

Baseball

On May 25, Babe Ruth has a last hurrah, hitting three home runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates.The final one, the last of his 714 career home runs, sets a baseball record that stood for 39 years. This homer is the first to clear the right field grandstand at Forbes Field and is measured at 600 feet (183 m).
June 2 - Baseballer Babe Ruth announces he is going to retire from the sport.
Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago Cubs in the World Series, 4-2.

Boxing

June 13 - In Long Island City, New York, James J. Braddock defeated Max Baer to win the heavyweight championship of the world.

Football (Australian Rules)

Victorian Football League
- Collingwood wins the 39th VFL Premiership (Collingwood 11.12 (78) d South Melbourne 7.16 (58))
- Brownlow Medal awarded to Haydn Bunton (Fitzroy)

Snooker

World Snooker Championship: Joe Davis beats Willie Smith 25-20

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