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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

BOB M

Your explanation is very interesting and informative and while Pulliam, Brush, and
McGraw hated Ban Johnson, I am not sure they were against New York having
an American League team. My understanding is that they wanted the Highlanders
to win the Pennant in 1904, so then the Giants could have a chance to prove
their supremacy in New York by "demolishing" the Highlanders in the 1904 World
Series.

But, Boston cheated them of that oppurtunity by beating NYA in a very dramatic
play-off game. Then McGraw and Co. refused to play Boston (McGraw said that
Boston was unworthy) and boldly claimed the Giants were the "World Champions".

Bob.....you have to read that book I suggested to you on the 1904 Season....you
will thank me for recommending it.

T-Rex TED