The 1924 Major League Baseball season was contested from April 15 to October 10, 1924. The
New York Giants
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and
Washington Senators were the regular season champions of the
National League
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and
American League
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, respectively. The Senators then defeated the Giants in the
World Series
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, four games to three.
This was the third of eight seasons that "League Awards", a precursor to the
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(introduced in 1931), were issued.
Awards and honors
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League Award
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Walter Johnson,
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Dazzy Vance
Charles Arthur "Dazzy" Vance (March 4, 1891 – February 16, 1961) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher for five different franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB) in a career that spanned twenty years. Known for ...
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
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, P
Statistical leaders
1 American League Triple Crown
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Pitching Winner
2 National League Triple Crown Pitching Winner
Standings
American League
National League
Postseason
Bracket