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The star lefty handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth, established the record of 29 and 2 thirds consecutive scoreless World Series innings pitched.

It was not till 1961 that Whitey Ford broke Babe Ruth's World Series record, at 33 innings.

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