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Who were the two exceptions that didn't play the World Series against the National League Champion?
1904 New York Giants and 1994 players' strike
1910 Chicago Cubs and 1930 player's strike
1925 Cleveland Indians and 1960 players' strike
1940 Detroit Tigers and 1975 players' strike
Answer
In 1904, the New York Giants were refused entry into the World Series by the American League champion Boston Americans due to their involvement in a mid-season brawl. In 1994, Major League Baseball canceled the remainder of the season and the postseason, including the World Series, due to a players' strike.
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