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1918 National League Champions - Chicago Cubs by The-17th-Man on
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Indians edge Cubs at Wrigley Field for 2-1 Series lead
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Live blog: World Series Game 3 at Wrigley Field
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If the Cubs threw the 1918 World Series, it was a Cardinal that
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Was the 1918 World Series fixed? Was it? Who cares?
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Best Opening Day starts by team
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World Series: Indians blank Cubs 1-0, take 2-1 lead – Twin Cities
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This Day in Braves History: September 5 - Battery Power
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David Ortiz, the Chicago Cubs and a historic day at Wrigley Field
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Indians edge Cubs 1-0 at Wrigley Field for 2-1 Series lead
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Indians edge Cubs at Wrigley Field for 2-1 Series lead
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How the Spanish flu pandemic led to the rise of Babe Ruth