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The Year in Sports: 1897 Trivia Quiz

Continue your survey of 1890s sporting events by answering 10 questions about the sporting events of 1897.

A multiple-choice quiz by bernie73. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bernie73

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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420,892

Updated
Sep 26 25

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Question 1 of 10

1. U.S. COLLEGE SPORTS - Which team won the College Football championship in 1897? Hint

Lafayette University

University of Pennsylvania

University of Michigan

Harvard University

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Question 2 of 10

2. AMERICAN FOOTBALL - The loser of the 1897 Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit, the Latrobe Athletic Association, had which distinction? Hint

First team to legally use the forward pass

First team to score over 30 points per game

First team with a dedicated kicker and punter

First team to be fully professional for the full season

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Question 3 of 10

3. ATHLETICS. What would the BAA Road Race, won by John J. McDermott in 1897, later become?
Hint

Boston Marathon

Buffalo Turkey Trot

Penn Relays

New York Marathon

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Question 4 of 10

4. BASEBALL. Which team won the National League Championship in 1897? Hint

New York Giants

Boston Braves

Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds

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Question 5 of 10

5. BOXING. Who became heavyweight champion of boxing in 1897? Hint

James Corbett

Bob fitzsimmons

John Sullivan

Marvin Hart

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Question 6 of 10

6. GOLF. Who won the golf 1897 US Open? Hint

Harold Hilton

Jack Allan

H. J. Whigman

Joe Loyd

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Question 7 of 10

7. HORSE RACING. Who won the 1897 Melbourne Cup? Hint

Red Rum

The Grafter

Gallus

Autumn

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Question 8 of 10

8. ICE HOCKEY. Who did the Montreal Victorias defeat in the 1897 challenge of the Stanley Cup? Hint

Winnipeg Victorias

Montreal Shamrocks

Halifax Crescents

Ottawa Capitals

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Question 9 of 10

9. SPEED SKATING. Which nation won the 1897 Speed Skating World Championship Hint

Russia

Netherlands

Canada

Sweden

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Question 10 of 10

10. TENNIS. Which player won the men's singles championship of the French Open in 1897? Hint

Francky Wardan

Paul Lebreton

Paul Ayme

Andre Prevost

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. U.S. COLLEGE SPORTS - Which team won the College Football championship in 1897?

Answer: University of Pennsylvania

All four teams won the championship in the years AROUND 1897. The University of Pennsylvania Quakers, though, had the best record in 1897 at 15-0. They outscored their opponents 463-20. George Washington Woodruff was the head coach. Home games were played at historic Franklin Field.

2. AMERICAN FOOTBALL - The loser of the 1897 Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit, the Latrobe Athletic Association, had which distinction?

Answer: First team to be fully professional for the full season

While there were professional players in games before this, Latrobe was the first team where everyone was professional (paid) for the entire season. In 1897, Latrobe lost to the Greensburg Athletic Association by 6-0, finishing with a season record of 10-2. The team lasted from 1895 to 1909. The Western Pennsylvania circuit lasted from 1890 to 1940

3. ATHLETICS. What would the BAA Road Race, won by John J. McDermott in 1897, later become?

Answer: Boston Marathon

BAA stands for Boston Athletic Association. Only 15 runners participated in 1897, the first year of the marathon. John McDermott finished with a time of 2:55:10. It is thought that the race was about 25 miles long as the length of the the marathon was not yet standardized.

4. BASEBALL. Which team won the National League Championship in 1897?

Answer: Boston Braves

The Braves (then known as the Beaneaters) won the 1897 Pennant. They then lost the postseason Temple Cup to the Baltimore Orioles. They played their home games in the third version of the South End Grounds, which at the time had a capacity under 7,000.

5. BOXING. Who became heavyweight champion of boxing in 1897?

Answer: Bob fitzsimmons

The fight occurred on S. Patrick's Day. Fitzsimmons won by knockout in the 14th round. It was the first championship match captured on film. Of his 101 fights, Fitzsimmons won 69 (57 of them by knockout). His career spanned from 1885 to 1914.

6. GOLF. Who won the golf 1897 US Open?

Answer: Joe Loyd

This was the only win of Lloyd's career. The Open took place on September 17 in Chicago. Loyd won by one stroke over Willie Anderson. The Open was only 36 holes. The very next year it would double to 72 holes. The prize fund was only $335.00, of which the winner's share was only $150.00.

7. HORSE RACING. Who won the 1897 Melbourne Cup?

Answer: Gallus

The Melbourne Cup was a two-mile race. Gallup completed the course in 3:35.0. William Forrester was both the trainer and the owner of Gallup's. S. Callinan was the jockey. The Melbourne Cup race dates back to 1897.

8. ICE HOCKEY. Who did the Montreal Victorias defeat in the 1897 challenge of the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Ottawa Capitals

Although the Winnipeg Victorias were the losing team in 1896 and 1898, in 1897 it was the Ottawa Capitals. The victory in the match was by an amazing 15-2. On their way to the Stanley Cup, Montreal put together a 8-0 record in Amateur Hockey Association of Canada.

9. SPEED SKATING. Which nation won the 1897 Speed Skating World Championship

Answer: Canada

Jack McCullough won the 1897 championship on behalf of the Dominion of Canada. The championship was held in Canada that year and was the first held outside Europe. It turned out that due to an error the 5,000 meter race was only 4,200 meters and needed to be reheld. Due to the late date, this second running only had four competitors.

10. TENNIS. Which player won the men's singles championship of the French Open in 1897?

Answer: Paul Ayme

Paul Ayme won the Men's single championship for four consecutive (1897-1900). The incorrect choices were the three losers in the finals. (Paul Lebreton was the losing finalist in 1898 and 1899.). The French Open was not considered a Grand Slam event until the 1920s.

Source: Author bernie73

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