1949 Major League Race to World Series

The transcript discusses the National League race, highlighting the evenly matched teams and the unpredictability of the season. Leo Durocher expresses his preference for the New York Giants. The transcript concludes with the start of the 74th annual baseball season, emphasizing the anticipation of the World Series.

What does the speaker think about the National League teams this year?

• One team is clearly the best.

• They are all very weak.

• They are not competitive.

• They are evenly matched.

Which team does the speaker favor in the National League?

• Chicago Cubs

• Boston Braves

• New York Giants

• Philadelphia Phillies

Who is the speaker identified as in the transcript?

• Leo Durocher

• Lou Gehrig

• Babe Ruth

• Joe DiMaggio

What marks the beginning of the baseball season according to the speaker?

• The first home run

• The end of spring training

• The first game of the World Series

• The start of organized baseball

What is the ultimate goal for the teams in the baseball season?

• Having the best players

• Winning the World Series

• Winning the most games

• Reaching the playoffs