They took a first step last year by having their champions play each other at season's end.

The eastern and western champions would play each other in the final program.

For the first time since that year, the defending champion will not be playing on the weekend.

In 1894 and 1895, the champions from both leagues played for the city title.

A champion like Armstead will play unless he can't walk.

This will be the first time a previous champion has played in the 3.

This is the way champions play, even on imperfect days when they cannot look like computers.

The day's champion played one final question for a $10,000 prize.

As defending champions playing on their home turf, the North held the edge.