Could have been skewed toward regional sales, more sales in NY area, then Chicago.
Also, look at the standings; that great 1908 race really sparked interest in baseball...
1908: Cubs Giants Pirates, all within a game of each other.
1909: Pirates Cubs Giants
1910: Cubs Giants Pirates
1911: Giants Cubs Pirates... is anyone else in the league?
Detroit finished 1st, 1st, 3rd, and 2nd those 4 seasons.
I think regional sales, population, and success are factors.
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