In search of history. the Black Sox scandal / "World Series fixed!" :

In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: World Series Fix!: The Black Sox Scandal: In 1919, when players couldn't...

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Other Authors:	Killeen, Kathleen (Producer), Benger, Tracey (Producer), Lutz, Susan (Producer), Ackroyd, David, 1940- (Narrator)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1997.
Series:	In Search of History
Subjects:	Chicago White Sox (Baseball team) World Series (Baseball) > (1919) Baseball > Corrupt practices > United States > History. Baseball > Tournaments > United States > History. Base-ball > Pratiques déloyales > États-Unis > Histoire. Base-ball > Tournois > États-Unis > Histoire. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: World Series Fix!: The Black Sox Scandal: In 1919, when players couldn't strike, baseball saw one of its greatest scandals. Eight Chicago White Sox, self-dubbed "Black Sox" due to the greedy owner's refusal to launder uniforms, plotted to fix the World Series.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (45 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:44:53
Production Credits:	Camera: Michael Giovingo, Steve Priola, Rob Van Praag, Jeff Watts ; graphics, Jonathan Curtis ; editor: Diana Friedberg ; music: Vaughn Johnson.