Making Inferences

They were wealthy.

They were admired.

They were poor.

They were fortunate.

A nickname usually describes something about the person to whom is given.

Most athletes prefer to be addressed by their real name rather than a nickname.

It is uncommon for a baseball player to be given a nickname.

Most athletes believe that a good nickname will make them more memorable.

continued to play baseball for several more years after the World Series

and the other White Sox players did something that was illegal

was wrongfully accused of helping throw the World Series

was reluctant to be involved in throwing the World Series

There was little interest in professional baseball during the early 1900’s.

People felt sympathy for Shoeless Joe in 1919.

Reporters were interested in hearing what Shoeless Joe had to say after leaving the courthouse.

The World Series has not been played since 1919.

The small boy was proud of Shoeless Joe.

The small boy was inspired to play baseball.

The small boy wanted to be near Shoeless Joe.

The small boy didn’t want Shoeless Joe to be guilty.

They were created by hand.

They were machine built.

They were built quickly.

They were cheap.