Manhattan Island was the focal point of baseball interest all over the world. Fanatics overflowed the city's hotels to see the " Yankees " (American League champions) play the " Giants" (National League champions) for what is generally conceded to be the championship of the planet in this sport. Four out of seven games were to decide the winner.
First Game. At dusk, with the score tied in the last inning, Fielder Stengel of the Giants propelled the ball to the far edge of the Yankees' yard and had time to score a run...
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