1912 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/1912-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 made the 1912 World Series special?It was the only World Series that went to eight games because one game ended in a tie due to darkness.
2. Who were the main pitchers in the 1912 World Series?Smoky Joe Wood pitched for the Boston Red Sox and Christy Mathewson pitched for the New York Giants.

World Series: The annual championship series of Major League Baseball, contested between the American League and National League champions.
Pitching Duel: A closely contested game where two opposing pitchers perform exceptionally well, often leading to low scores.
Extra Innings: Additional periods of play added to a tied baseball game beyond the standard nine innings until a winner is determined.
Sacrifice Fly: A batted ball that is caught for an out, but allows a runner to advance or score from a preceding base.