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 | | It was hoped that a new opponent in the 1909 Series, Pittsburgh, would yield different results, but the Bengals were blown out 8-0 in the decisive seventh game at Forbes Field. |
 | | The Tigers returned to the middle of the American League in the late 30's and World War II era before the timely return of Hank Greenberg from the military helped the Tigers to the 1945 American League pennant. |
 | | Prior to the Series, Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown was asked who he liked, and he answered, "I don't think either one of them can win it!" But the Cubs had no answer to Greenberg, and the Series went Detroit's way. |
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