1915 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/1915-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. Who played in the 1915 World Series?The Boston Red Sox faced the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1915 World Series.
2. Why didn't Babe Ruth pitch in the 1915 World Series?The Red Sox had a very strong pitching lineup, so they didn't need Ruth on the mound. He only appeared as a pinch hitter in Game 1.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The premier professional baseball organization in North America, comprising the American League and the National League.
American League (AL): One of the two leagues within MLB, known for its use of the designated hitter (DH) in most games.
National League (NL): The older of the two leagues within MLB, historically not using the designated hitter, though this has changed in recent years.
Best-of-Seven Series: A playoff format where the first team to win four games is declared the winner of the series.