1915 World Series
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The 1915 World Series was the championship series in Major League Baseball for the 1915 season. The 12th edition of the World Series, it matched the American League champion Boston Red Sox against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies. The Red Sox won the Series four games to one. It was the last World Series to start on a Friday until the 2022 World Series.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson throws out the ceremonial first pitch, first for a president in a World Series.
Philadelphia team photo taken on October 4, 1915.
Game 1 starting pitchers Ernie Shore (left) and Grover Cleveland Alexander (right).
Baker Bowl bleachers in 1915
William Baker (baseball)
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William Frazer Baker was the owner of the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League from 1913 through 1930 and New York City Police Commissioner from 1909 to 1910.
