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Chicago White Sox win 1917 World Series...
Chicago White Sox win 1917 World Series...
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October 16, 1917
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, dated October 16, 1917 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "JOHN M'GRAW'S SUN SETS IN DEFEAT AS WHITE SOX WIN SIXTH" with subheads that include: "Chicago Team Wins Baseball Premier Honors by Beating Giants 4 to 2" and more.
Text continues onto page 2 with box scores. Other news of the day.
Usual browning with small tape mend in mentioned text and minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: In the 1917 World Series, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants four games to two. The Series was played against the backdrop of World War I, which dominated the American newspapers that year and next.
Category: The 20th Century