Kenesaw Mountain Landis performs duties as baseball commissioner in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s

Kenesaw Mountain Landis performs duties as baseball commissioner in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s

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Judge Landis played a crucial role in restoring public confidence in baseball by upholding honesty as a fundamental principle. His authority was absolute, and he served as the supreme arbiter in baseball matters for 24 years until his death in 1944.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a fundamental principle in baseball under Judge Landis's leadership?

Innovation

Honesty

Speed

Teamwork

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Judge Landis's leadership affect public perception of baseball?

It made the game less popular.

It restored public confidence.

It led to more scandals.

It had no effect.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of authority did Judge Landis have in baseball matters?

Limited and shared

Absolute and final

Temporary and conditional

None

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how many years did Judge Landis serve as the supreme arbiter in baseball?

30 years

24 years

15 years

10 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Judge Landis's tenure as the supreme arbiter in baseball end?

October 1942

January 1943

December 1945

November 1944