1919 – The National Commission recommends a best-of-9 World Series. The lengthier series is seen as a sign of greed and is abandoned after three years.

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On September 2, 1919 — 1919 – The National Commission recommends a best-of-9 World Series. The lengthier series is seen as a sign of greed and is abandoned after three years.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 2
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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