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 1889 New York Giants LogoNY Giants   8343.659-
1889 Boston Beaneaters LogoBoston 8345.6481.0
1889 Chicago White Stockings LogoChicago 6765.50819.0
1889 Philadelphia Quakers LogoPhil. Phillies 6364.49620.5
1889 Pittsburg Alleghenys LogoPittsburg 6171.46225.0
1889 Cleveland Spiders LogoCleveland 6172.45925.5
1889 Indianapolis Hoosiers LogoIndianapolis 5975.44028.0
1889 Washington Nationals LogoWashington 4183.33141.0