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Indians title or no, Chief Wahoo could face benching (AFP)

Cleveland (AFP) - Whether or not the Cleveland Indians capture their first World Series title since 1948 against the Chicago Cubs this week, the days of their grinning red-faced "Chief Wahoo" logo might be numbered.

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says he plans to meet with Indians owner Paul Dolan after the best-of-seven championship concludes, which will be no later than Wednesday as Cleveland takes a 3-2 edge into game six Tuesday.

"I have talked to Mr. Dolan about this issue. We have agreed away from the World Series, at an appropriate time, we will have a conversation about this.