The National League and the American Association faced each other in a World's Championship Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.
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y 1885 Chicago White Stockings LogoChicago   8725.777-
1885 New York Giants LogoNY Giants 8527.7592.0
1885 Philadelphia Quakers LogoPhil. Phillies 5654.50930.0
1885 Providence Grays LogoProvidence 5357.48233.0
1885 Boston Beaneaters LogoBoston 4666.41141.0
1885 Detroit Wolverines LogoDetroit 4167.38044.0
1885 Buffalo Bisons LogoBuffalo 3874.33949.0
1885 St. Louis Maroons LogoSt. Louis 3672.33349.0