1926 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/1926-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 outcome?Cardinals defeated Yankees, 4 games to 3
2. What was the 1926 World Series about?The 1926 World Series was a baseball championship where the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees. It was the first time the Cardinals won a World Series, starting a strong run of titles.
3. Who was Babe Ruth and what did he do in the series?Babe Ruth was a famous Yankees player known for hitting many home runs. In Game 4 of the series, he hit three home runs, tying a World Series record.

National League Pennant: The championship awarded to the team that wins the National League portion of Major League Baseball's postseason.
American League Pennant: The championship awarded to the team that wins the American League portion of Major League Baseball's postseason.
Clutch Hitting: A batter's ability to perform exceptionally well in high-pressure situations, such as with runners on base or in late innings.
Baserunner Caught Stealing: An out recorded when a runner attempting to advance to the next base while the ball is in play is tagged by a fielder.