1908 World Series

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1908-world-series

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What happened in the 1908 World Series?The Chicago Cubs beat the Detroit Tigers to win the championship, and it was the first time a team had won back‑to‑back titles.
2. Why did the Cubs win the 1908 World Series?They won after a controversial play called "Merkle's Boner" in a game against the New York Giants, which gave them a playoff win and a spot in the series.

Championship Drought: A prolonged period during which a sports team fails to win a championship title.
Pennant: The championship flag awarded to the winner of each league in Major League Baseball before the World Series.
Ticket Scalping: The practice of reselling tickets for a price higher than their original face value.
Rematch: A contest or game played again between the same opponents, often to settle a previous outcome.