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Episode 312: "Double Plays and Double Crosses"
Episode 312: "Double Plays and Double Crosses"
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In 1920, as rumors about the previous World Series swirled, the White Sox battled the Indians and Babe Ruth's Yankees for the American League pennant. All the while, questions abounded: How much did baseball know about the 1919 fix? Why were the crooked players allowed to play? Were they still throwing games? Don Zminda joins us to discuss a remarkable baseball season.
Released:
Jun 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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