1921 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/1921-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 1921 World Series special for radio fans?The 1921 World Series was the first time fans could hear the games on the radio. Millions could listen from home and follow every play in real time.
2. Why did the 1921 World Series use a best-of-nine format?It was the last World Series played as best‑of‑nine. After that, baseball switched to a best‑of‑seven format that is still used today.

Dead-ball Era: A period in baseball history (roughly 1900-1919) characterized by low scoring and fewer home runs.
Power Game: A baseball strategy emphasizing strong hitting, particularly home runs, to score runs.
Radio Broadcasting: The transmission of sound, in this context, of a baseball game, to a wide audience.
Best-of-Nine Format: A championship series where the first team to win nine games is declared the winner.