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There has only ever been one World Series in September, and it began 100 years ago this week between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. Why was it so early, why did Babe Ruth only play twice, and why was the series played under a cloud of controversy? Mike and Bill find those answers and more as they see what shenanigans contributed to the last Red Sox championship for 86 years. Plus happy birthday to Eddie Stanky and Monte Pearson!
By Mike Bates and Bill Parker4.3
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There has only ever been one World Series in September, and it began 100 years ago this week between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. Why was it so early, why did Babe Ruth only play twice, and why was the series played under a cloud of controversy? Mike and Bill find those answers and more as they see what shenanigans contributed to the last Red Sox championship for 86 years. Plus happy birthday to Eddie Stanky and Monte Pearson!

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