National League: Final Standings 1950

Philadelphia Phillies 91-63 .... Brooklyn Dodgers 89-65, 2 GB, .... New York Giants 86-68, 5 GB, .... Boston Braves 83-71, 8 GB .... St. Louis Cardinals 78-75, 12.5 GB .... Cincinnati Reds 66-87, 24.5 GB .... Chicago Cubs 64-89, 26.5 GB .... Pittsburgh Pirates 57-69, 33.5 GB

American League: Final Standings 1950

New York Yankees 98-56 .... Detroit Tigers 95-59, 3 GB .... Boston Red Sox 94-60, 4 GB .... Cleveland Indians 92-62, 6 GB .... Washington Senators 67-87, 31 GB .... Chicago White Sox 60-94, 38 GB .... St. Louis Browns 58-96, 40 GB .... Philadelphia Athletics 52-102, 46 GB

1950 World Series:

When the Philadelphia Phillies won only their second pennant ever and first in 35 years, the excitement carried into the World Series against the New York Yankees. Although the New York Yankees swept the Philadelphia Phillies in four games, all games were pitching duels. The Yankees won by the scores of 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, 4-2.

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