"[The World Series] is named after the newspaper that was its original sponsor

Sorry, but that is an urban myth. See this article from Snopes. "

Well, Ed, my info was more recent than the Snopes stuff, from a programme put out by, I think, the BBC. But if Snopes is right then I have to agree with the original comment that prompted my above response:-

"Anyway, It's no sillier when the USA have some sporting competition called The World Series, when only the USA take part! Lol!"

Absolutely!