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Mixed USA Sports Quiz for Experts | USA

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A multiple-choice quiz by daisyduke71. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
daisyduke71

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,894

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
634

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the claim to fame of the football game, that saw Forham defeat Waynesburg State 34-7, on September 30, 1939? Hint

It was the first indoors

It was the biggest margin to date

It was played under lights

It was the first televised

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who succeeded Bucky Harris as manager of the New York Yankees? Hint

Billy Martin

Casey Stengel

Louis Stengel

Bucky Majors

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Question 3 of 10

3. What country did Benny Bass represent, when he failed in his 1928 bid for the world featherweight boxing title? Hint

Canada

Great Brittian

The Soviet Union

United States

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Question 4 of 10

4. What two countries were purposely not invited to the 1948 Olympics? Hint

Japan and Spain

Japan and Germany

Germany and France

Japan and France

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Cleveland Browns placekicker was said to have, 'shortened the field from 100 yards to 60'? Hint

Jim Brown

Bill Willis

Bobby Mitchell

Lou Groza

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Question 6 of 10

6. What major golf tournament did Betsy Rawls and Mickey Wright win 4 times each? Hint

French Open

Longhorn Invitational

The United States Women's Open

British Open

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who became the first man to win tennis' Grand Slam in 1938? Hint

Don Budge

Ben Budge

Ben Hogan

David Hogan

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Question 8 of 10

8. What country wouldn't allow the Olympic flame to travel on its territory in 1952? Hint

The Soviet Union

Great Britain

Japan

France

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Question 9 of 10

9. What golfer considered the 67 he shot at 1951's National Open, his best round ever? Hint

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Hogan

David Palmer

Ben Hogan

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many of Henry Armstrong's five welterweight boxing title bouts, did he win in October, 1939? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the claim to fame of the football game, that saw Forham defeat Waynesburg State 34-7, on September 30, 1939?

Answer: It was the first televised

It was played at Randalls Island Stadium in New York City and Fordham won, 34-7. NBC did the broadcast with just one camera.

2. Who succeeded Bucky Harris as manager of the New York Yankees?

Answer: Casey Stengel

He managed 1924-1956, with Boston Red Sox (153 games), Detriot Tigers (1078 games), Washigton Senators (2776 games), New York Yankees (309 games), and the Philadelphia Phillies (92 games). He had an overall managerial record of 2157-2218. He went to two World Series (1924, 1947), and in 1925 he won the AL championship. He was also elected to the Hall of Fame.

3. What country did Benny Bass represent, when he failed in his 1928 bid for the world featherweight boxing title?

Answer: The Soviet Union

Born December 4, 1904, in Kiev, Russia, Benny and family immigrated to the U.S. in 1906 settling in Philadelphia. Benny "Little Fish" Bass died of heart complications on June 25, 1974.

4. What two countries were purposely not invited to the 1948 Olympics?

Answer: Japan and Germany

The Olympics were held in Britain, and invitations were not extended to Germany and Japan.

5. What Cleveland Browns placekicker was said to have, 'shortened the field from 100 yards to 60'?

Answer: Lou Groza

He was a 6-time All-Pro; played in 13 championship games for Cleveland from 1946-67; kicked a winning field goal in the 1950 NFL title game. He had 1,608 career points (1,349 in NFL).

6. What major golf tournament did Betsy Rawls and Mickey Wright win 4 times each?

Answer: The United States Women's Open

The easy-going Rawls led the Tour in victories in 1952, 1957, and 1959. She was also the leading money winner in 1959. Mickey Wright won 3 of 4 majors (LPGA, U.S. Open, Titleholders) in 1961. She was a 4-time winner of both U.S. Open and LPGA titles. She also had 82 career wins including 13 majors.

7. Who became the first man to win tennis' Grand Slam in 1938?

Answer: Don Budge

Don Budge in 1938, became 1st player to win the Grand Slam, when he won the French, Wimbledon, U.S., and Australian titles in 1 year. He also led U.S. to 2 Davis Cups (1937-38), and turned pro in late '38.

8. What country wouldn't allow the Olympic flame to travel on its territory in 1952?

Answer: The Soviet Union

The Soviet Union returned to the Olympic fold in 1952 after a 40-year absence, a period of time that included a revolution and two world wars. Ironically, the Soviets chose to make their comeback in Finland, a country they had invaded twice during World War II.

9. What golfer considered the 67 he shot at 1951's National Open, his best round ever?

Answer: Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan was a 4-time PGA Player of Year. He was one of only five players to win all four Grand Slam titles (others are Nicklaus, Player, Sarazen and Woods). He won 4 U.S. Opens, 2 Masters, 2 PGAs and 1 British Open between 1946-53.

10. How many of Henry Armstrong's five welterweight boxing title bouts, did he win in October, 1939?

Answer: 5

Henry Armstrong held the feather, light, and welterweight titles simultaneously in 1938. His pro record was 152-21-8 with 100 KOs.

Source: Author daisyduke71

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