first twenty years of the next century. Back in those days the Red Sox were the best in the league. They use to be called‚ the Boston Americans due to the location of the closest port to Europe. They also have won five World Series in the years between 1913 through 1918. In 1919‚ after their win the owner began to sell his players. One of the many players that was sold to the New York Yankees was the one and only Babe Ruth. After the Babe was sold‚ the Boston Red Sox had begun a losing streak
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important first time events that are note worthy. The first pitcher to throw a no hitter was George Bradley on April 15‚ 1867. The first pitcher to throw a perfect game was Lee Richmond on June 17‚ 1880. The first World Series was played in 1903. The two teams that played in that World Series were the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first All-Star game was played on July 6‚ 1933. Among the players participating in this game were Lou Gehrig‚ Babe Ruth‚ and Lefty
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the hardship and practically year round battles players endure for the love of the game. From the little league series held annually in Williams Port Pennsylvania all the way to the major league‚ where every player has the same dream to hoist the world series Commissioners Trophy in front of their home crowd as they cruise the streets of their home city during the traditional World Series Championship parade. Baseball is based off of the English games of rounder’s. Alexander Cartwright founded it
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baseball team to win the World Series in the 86-year period from 1918 until 2004. While some fans took the curse seriously‚ most used the expression in a tongue-in-cheek manner. The curse was said to have begun after the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth‚ sometimes called The Bambino‚ to the New York Yankees in the off-season of 1919-1920. The Red Sox had been one of the most successful professional baseball franchises‚ winning the first World Series in 1903 and amassing five World Series titles prior to selling
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George Herman Ruth Jr. was born on February 6‚ 1895 in Baltimore‚ Maryland to parents George Sr. and Kate. George Jr. was one of eight children‚ although only he and his sister Mamie survived. George Jr.’s parents worked long hours‚ leaving little time to watch over him and his sister. The lack of parental guidance allowed George Jr. to become a bit unruly‚ often skipping school and causing trouble in the neighborhood. When George Jr. turned 7 years old‚ his parents realized he needed a stricter
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The American Association was doing great‚ or also known as the “beer and whiskey league”. After several years of making leagues‚ they came down to two leagues‚ the Nationals and the American. After on in the series a team from both sides would then play against each other for the world series‚ or as known back then as “The
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For the first time the Chicago White Sox were playing the Cincinnati Reds in the 1919 Major League Baseball World Series. While the Reds finished eight games above Chicago‚ the “Sox” were still heavy favorites because of their solid pitching rotation‚ gold-glove infield‚ and power hitting outfield led by Joe Jackson. Yet when pre-game betting odds quickly switched from Chicago to Cincinnati‚ many cynics‚ including future commissioner‚ Kenesaw Mountain Landis‚ immediately grew wary. When the Reds
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The Worlds Greatest Its America’s favorite game for a reason‚ and as everybody who’s ever played in the pro’s will tell you‚ you can love the game‚ but it won’t always love you back. Many people in history have tried to make a name in the baseball world and many have failed. Few have succeeded. The list goes on and on of those who have been good‚ but there’s a short list of those who have been great. And now they are being put together on one team‚ to play an imaginary game. From pitcher to outfield
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epitome of an utility player‚ playing a significant amount of games at six different positions (all three outfield spots‚ 1st base‚ 3rd base‚ and 2nd base). Pete played 18 seasons for the Reds and won two World Series (1975‚ 1976) as an integral part of the “Big Red Machine” and won another World Series (1980) with the Philadelphia Phillies. On September 11‚ 1985 Pete Rose became the all-time hit king when he broke Ty Cobb’s record of 4‚191 career hits. Rose retired after the 1986 season with an amazing
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cinematography captures the natural magnificent beauty of the Iowa skyline turning to dusk during the sunset scenes in long wide shots. In fact‚ the World Series in 1919‚ results in the historic Chicago White Sox baseball scandal against the Cincinnati Reds‚ in which eight players are accused and later acquitted for allegedly throwing the finals series and the eight players are banned from baseball for life. One of the eight men includes "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta)‚ in which the director characterizes
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