1911 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/1911-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 is the championship series?The 1911 World Series, the eighth edition of Major League Baseball's championship
2. What is the competing franchises?Philadelphia Athletics (AL) vs. New York Giants (NL)
3. Who was the hero of the 1911 World Series?Frank Baker, the Philadelphia Athletics third baseman, was the hero of the series.
4. What special thing did Frank Baker do in the series?Baker hit two huge home runs, one to win Game 2 and another to tie Game 3, helping his team win the championship.

American League Champion: The team that wins the championship series of the American League, one of MLB's two leagues.
National League Champion: The team that wins the championship series of the National League, the other of MLB's two leagues.
Clutch Hitting: Performing exceptionally well, especially hitting crucial home runs, in important game situations.
Defending Champions: A team that won the championship in the previous season and is competing again.