The Curse of the Billy Goat

Prepared by Steve Love

Reading — Beginner Level

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In recent years, many attempts have been made by fans trying to end the curse on their team.

It is believed that a fan trying to end the team's curse was responsible for this action.

when Billy Sianis was asked to leave a game because the odor of his goat was bothering other fans.

Since then, the Chicago Cubs have never won another Championship.

The 'Curse of the Billy Goat' is a curse that was placed on the Chicago Cubs baseball team in 1945, He was offended and declared, "the Cubs will win no more".

On April 10th, 2013, a goat's head was sent to the team's owner. The head was dropped off by the driver of a van. The Chicago Police were notified of the incident.

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Vocabulary

attempt Trans. IMG
- try, effort
bother Trans. IMG
- (bothered) to give trouble; annoy
curse Trans. IMG
- misfortune wished upon someone
leave Trans. IMG
- (left) to abandon physically; depart
van Trans. IMG
- small truck; caravan

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