Yankees and Dodgers are set for the opening of the 1953 World Series after winning the American League and National Leag

Yankees and Dodgers are set for the opening of the 1953 World Series after winning the American League and National Leag

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In Milwaukee, the Braves exit the National League pennant race as the Brooklyn Dodgers secure their second consecutive title. The Dodgers celebrate their victory with manager Chuck Dressen. Meanwhile, at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees clinch the American League pennant with a win over Cleveland, marking their fifth consecutive title. The Yankees, led by Casey Stengel and powered by Yogi Berra, prepare for another Subway World Series against the Dodgers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did the Brooklyn Dodgers defeat to secure their second consecutive National League title?

Cleveland Indians

Milwaukee Braves

New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers during their league victory?

Casey Stengel

Joe DiMaggio

Yogi Berra

Chuck Dressen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place at Yankee Stadium three days after the Dodgers' victory?

The Braves won a game

The Yankees clinched the American League pennant

The Dodgers played another game

The Yankees won the World Series

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many consecutive pennants did the Yankees win with their victory over Cleveland?

Six

Five

Four

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Yankees' manager during their record-breaking pennant win?

Babe Ruth

Casey Stengel

Yogi Berra

Chuck Dressen