The Half-Game Pennant of 1908

<p> The 1908 American League pennant race was described as a a fierce and fluctuating fight. With five games left in the season each of the league's four westernmost teams still had a shot at the championship. It was the height of the Deadball Era noted for its spectacular pitching low scoring quickly played games and memorable characters. It was also a time when professional baseball truly came into its own as America's national pastime. This lively account details a neglected chapter in the game's history.</p>