Some sample questions from this category:
* On April 20, 1912, in the first game ever played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders (as the Yankees were then named) 7-6 in 11 innings. Which Red Sox batter drove in the winning run?
* What was the name of the Red Sox owner who made the deal that sent Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees?
* From 1901 through 1918, how many times did the Red Sox finish ahead of the New York franchise in the American League standings?
* From 1920 through the end of the 2002 major league baseball season, how many times did the Yankees finish ahead of the Red Sox in the American League or American League East divisional standings?
* Who managed the Yankees from 1931 through 1946, and then the Red Sox from 1948 through the early part of the 1950 season?
* On September 22, 1935, the largest crowd ever at Fenway Park saw the Yankees sweep a doubleheader from the Red Sox. On that date, how many fans were on hand to see those games?
* On April 14, 1967, which Yankees batter eventually broke up Bill Rohr?s bid for a no-hitter ?
* Which relief pitcher began his major league career with the Red Sox during the "Impossible Dream" season of 1967, and later played for the Yankees from 1972 to 1978?
* Which series of games between the Red Sox and the Yankees became known as the "Boston Massacre?"
* On September 10, 1999, Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez tossed a one-hitter against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees? one hit came as the result of a home run hit in the second inning by whom?
* During Game 5 of the 1999 American League Championship Series (ALCS) at Fenway Park, which Yankees relief pitcher got two Red Sox batters out with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to ensure a Yankees victory?
* On May 28, 2000, which Red Sox batter broke a 0-0 tie in the ninth inning when he blasted a 92 mile-per-hour pitch, thrown by Yankees ace (and former Red Sox superstar) Roger Clemens, into Yankee Stadium's right field stands?
* On September 1, 2001, Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina came within one strike of throwing the first perfect game in the 89-year history of Fenway Park. Which Red Sox batter broke up the perfect game bid?
* In 1904, the Yankees were called the Highlanders, and the Red Sox were called the Pilgrims. They battled for first all the way to the last day of the season. What pitcher lost the season for the Highlanders on a 9th inning wild pitch?
* This future Hall of Famer pitched the first ever no-hitter between the two teams for Boston in 1908. He is known mainly for an award that's named after him.
* The Red Sox originally played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. But in 1912 they finally had their own stadium. Against what team did the Red Sox get a victory in their first ever game at Fenway Park?
* Through the 2002 season, how many times have the Yankees and Red Sox finished as the top two teams in the standings?
* What Red Sox shortstop started in the 1999 All-Star game, after a very controversial election?
* The Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees on December 26, 1919. This is the most famous player transaction in major league history. For what reason did the Red Sox make this sale?
* In 1923, the Yankees finally moved out of the Polo Grounds, which they had shared with the Giants, and moved into the brand new Yankee Stadium. What player hit the first ever home run there?
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