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.
| TEAM | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| y |  | Detroit | 79 | 45 | .637 | - |
 | Phil. Phillies | 75 | 48 | .610 | 3.5 | |
 | Chicago | 71 | 50 | .587 | 6.5 | |
 | NY Giants | 68 | 55 | .553 | 10.5 | |
 | Boston | 61 | 60 | .504 | 16.5 | |
 | Pittsburg | 55 | 69 | .444 | 24.0 | |
 | Washington | 46 | 76 | .377 | 32.0 | |
 | Indianapolis | 37 | 89 | .294 | 43.0 |