1918 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/1918-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 series result?Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 2

Work or Fight Order: A wartime directive during World War I that required men to either be employed in essential industries or serve in the military.
Curse of the Bambino: A superstitious belief that the Boston Red Sox were cursed to never win the World Series after trading Babe Ruth, lasting 86 years.
The Star-Spangled Banner: The national anthem of the United States, whose playing at the 1918 World Series significantly boosted its public recognition.
Gate Receipts: The total amount of money collected from selling tickets to a sporting event or performance.