Historical Events tagged with "white sox"

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Sports & Recreation

Zero Fans Attend Orioles-White Sox Game

April 29th, 2015 9 years ago

A Major League Baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox witnessed an unprecedented event where no fans were in attendance. This unique situation arose because the stadium was officially closed to the public amid ongoing protests in Baltimore during this period. The game took place against a backdrop of civil unrest, marking a significant moment in sports history as an entire professional event proceeded without any spectators.

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Sports & Recreation

Cincinnati Reds Triumph Amid Scandal

October 9th, 1919 105 years ago

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the World Series title, defeating the Chicago White Sox. This victory was overshadowed by allegations of game-fixing involving several White Sox players. The scandal emerged from suspicions that players conspired to influence the outcome of the series in exchange for monetary gains. The public reaction to the scandal was intense, ultimately leading to investigations and significant changes in baseball’s governance.

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