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Old 06-26-2011, 01:00 PM
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I suggest reading the book The Original Curse in which a case is made that the Cubs threw the 1918 Series and that was one of the reasons for the 1919action. Reading books like these gives a more encompassing look at the times and conduct of the players prior to the 1919 Series and provides insight on why what happened in 1919 had been happening for years.

Well if I keep reading this thread I am gonna be reading for weeks. That's not necessarily a bad thing. I will be sure to read this one as well.

For sure the times were different in those days. It makes for good reading.
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