At the 1914 World Series at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. The Boston Braves swept the Athletics 4-0 in the 1st "sweep" of a series. He served as president of the Cincinnati Reds of the National League from 1902 to 1927. He served as the president of National Baseball Commission from 1903 to 1920.[1]
He is often regarded as having filled the role of Baseball Commissioner before that position was officially established in 1920. With two other Commission members he established the annual nature of the World Series by 1905.
