SMGT201 Quiz 1

Who was the first woman to play baseball?

When did Harness racing become an organized sport?

Approximately, how much money did Lady Suffolk make during her 162 races?

Some football players played for more than one school in the same season for money.

When first played, the football was shaped as it is today and inflated.

What were some concerns that "Muscular Christianity" addressed? Select all that apply.

Who published, "Spirit of the Times?"

How many spectators watched the Atlantics play the Excelsiors in 1862?

What sports did Jim Thorpe play? Select all that apply.

What technology during the late 1800s helped sports become more available? Please select all that apply.

Roadsters consisted of anyone with a horse and buggy could participate.

Who was the "Father of American Football?"

Where did the earliest intercollegiate competition occur?

Between 1910 and 1950, more than 500 high school and college players died from injuries sustained through football.

What did the Marquess of Queensberry rules state? Select all that apply.

Richard Kyle Fox and John Sullivan were best friends.

Which sport was not played by the Native Americans.

During the early 1900s until what age did legislature mandate attendance for school?

During early baseball rules and era, underhand pitching was the norm.

What was the importance of Henry Chadwick?

Who played in the first intercollegiate football game on November 6, 1869?

Politicians and social workers believed that organized play was a useful tool to help "Americanize" immigrant children?

In 1875, overhand pitching was introduced to baseball.

In 1876, the first "major league" was established for baseball.

Late 1800s football was the most popular intercollegiate sport until it was eclipsed by baseball.

During the early years of baseball, 9 balls equaled a walk.

For recreation in the southern colonies, activities were prohibited on Sundays in the Carolinas.

How many rounds did "the last bare-knuckle fight" last?

Why did some football players let their hair grow out during season?

What kind of physical activity did George Washington encourage? Select all that apply.