<P> During the winter of 1904--1905, however, feeling the sting of press criticism, Brush had a change of heart and proposed what came to be known as the "Brush Rules", under which the series were played subsequently . One rule was that player shares would come from a portion of the gate receipts for the first four games only . This was to discourage teams from "fixing" early games in order to prolong the series and make more money . Receipts for later games would be split among the two clubs and the National Commission, the governing body for the sport, which was able to cover much of its annual operating expense from World Series revenue . Most importantly, the now - official and compulsory World's Series matches were operated strictly by the National Commission itself, not by the participating clubs . </P> <P> With the new rules in place and the National Commission in control, McGraw's Giants made it to the 1905 Series, and beat the Philadelphia A's four games to one . The Series was subsequently held annually, until 1994, when it was canceled due to a players' strike . </P> <P> The list of postseason rules evolved over time . In 1925, Brooklyn owner Charles Ebbets persuaded others to adopt as a permanent rule the 2--3--2 pattern used in 1924 . Prior to 1924, the pattern had been to alternate by game or to make another arrangement convenient to both clubs . The 2--3--2 pattern has been used ever since save for the 1943 and 1945 World Series, which followed a 3--4 pattern due to World War II travel restrictions; in 1944, the normal pattern was followed because both teams were based in the same home stadium . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

What player has won the most world series championships