Baseball in Japan with Lou Gehrig and, later, Babe Ruth

Baseball in Japan with Lou Gehrig and, later, Babe Ruth

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a visit by an American All Star baseball team to Japan, featuring players like Lou Gehrig, Al Simmons, and Lefty Grove, who played to a full house in Tokyo. Later, Babe Ruth was invited to Japan by a Tokyo newspaper publisher, which led to significant local interest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which American baseball players led the All Star team visiting Japan?

Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Al Simmons

Lou Gehrig, Al Simmons, and Lefty Grove

Al Simmons, Lefty Grove, and Babe Ruth

Lefty Grove, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following players was not mentioned as part of the All Star team?

Al Simmons

Lefty Grove

Lou Gehrig

Babe Ruth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the All Star team play to a full house?

Nagoya

Kyoto

Osaka

Tokyo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for bringing Babe Ruth to Japan?

A Japanese baseball team

A Tokyo newspaper publisher

The Japanese government

An American sports association

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Hatchetmen in the context of Babe Ruth's visit?

They acted during the visit

They organized the games

They were part of the All Star team

They were fans of Babe Ruth