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legendsport · 10-25-2009, 10:58 AM

The Giants' reign over the National League is officially at an end (at least for this season). The Pittsburgh Pirates captured the pennant with an 87-67 record, four games ahead of Boston and New York, who tied for second with identical 83-71 marks. The name of the game in the National is parity - the fact that the Pirates' 87 victories was enough to win the league speaks of the tough competition between the clubs in 1906. Six of the eight clubs were .500 or better, with only the Phillies (73-81) and Reds (57-97) posting losing records this season.

The Washington Senators did hold on for their fourth straight pennant, finishing with a record of 97-57, seven games better than the 90-64 record of Cleveland. This sets up a World Series between Washington, which won the 1905 edition, and the newly minted National League champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

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legendsport Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind The Lens Posts: 2,155 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8x in 8 posts	October 9, 1906 Update The Giants' reign over the National League is officially at an end (at least for this season). The Pittsburgh Pirates captured the pennant with an 87-67 record, four games ahead of Boston and New York, who tied for second with identical 83-71 marks. The name of the game in the National is parity - the fact that the Pirates' 87 victories was enough to win the league speaks of the tough competition between the clubs in 1906. Six of the eight clubs were .500 or better, with only the Phillies (73-81) and Reds (57-97) posting losing records this season. The Washington Senators did hold on for their fourth straight pennant, finishing with a record of 97-57, seven games better than the 90-64 record of Cleveland. This sets up a World Series between Washington, which won the 1905 edition, and the newly minted National League champion Pittsburgh Pirates. __________________ The Baseball Chronicle - Swinging thru History! The Football Chronicle - Hitting Hard Historically (PFS - 1962) Alternate Universe Football (FOF - 1994)