In the 1920 World Series, the Cleveland Indians beat the Brooklyn Dodgers, then known interchangeably as the Robins in reference to their manager Wilbert Robinson, in seven games, five games to two. This series was a best-of-nine series, like the first World Series in 1903 and the World Series of 1919 and 1921. (The 1912 World Series, where the {{Boston Red Sox]] defeated the New York Giants went 8 games, because of 7 games of decision plus a tie game). The only World Series triple play (unassisted by Bill Wambsganss), the first World Series grand slam (Elmer Smith) and the first World Series home run by a pitcher (Jim Bagby, Sr. all occurred in this Series.