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It's a Small World Think the term World Series is a misnomer
because the teams involved represent only North American cities
and states? Think again. Players from all over the globe have
left their mark on the Fall Classic. Who among the following is
not one of the four foreign-born players who've won a Series
MVP?  a. Pedro Guerrero b. Tony Perez c. Jose Rijo d. Mariano
Rivera  Lone Stranger There have been 89 complete-game shutouts
in World Series play. Only one was thrown by a pitcher born
outside the U.S. Can you name him?  This Week's Matchup Each of
the players below was the first of his nationality to appear in
a World Series game. Pair the man with his country.  1. Ed
Armbrister a. Bahamas  2. Chili Davis b. Cuba  3. Dolf Luque c.
Jamaica  4. Luis Olmo d. Puerto Rico  Call to Order Put these
nations in the order—from earl