The whole thing about Rothstein fixing the World Series is a myth. However Rothstein's name and reputation were all used to influence the players for Chicago to throw the game. Rothstein hearing about the fix, didn't interfere with it and let it happen. From what I've heard, a man named Abe Attel and some other gamblers actually fixed it. The only reason his name was associated with the WS is because the president of the American League said he was certain the Rothstein had an involvment with it.