Joe Louis Wins Nova Match, Dodgers Fans Celebrate Team's Return with Parties and Parade

Joe Louis Wins Nova Match, Dodgers Fans Celebrate Team's Return with Parties and Parade

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The transcript covers two major events: Joe Lewis retaining his heavyweight boxing title in 1937 and the Brooklyn Dodgers winning the 1941 Pennant, their first since 19120. The Dodgers' victory led to an unprecedented celebration in Brooklyn, with a massive parade and widespread fanfare. Historians regard this as one of the loudest and most memorable events in baseball history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the heavyweight champion of the world in 1937?

Joe Lewis

Mike Tyson

Rocky Marciano

Muhammad Ali

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the Brooklyn Dodgers win their first Pennant since 19120?

1955

1960

1941

1937

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction in New York when the Dodgers returned with the National League title?

Hysteria

Disappointment

Confusion

Indifference

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many fans turned out for the Dodgers' victory parade?

100,000

2 million

1 million

500,000

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general atmosphere in Brooklyn during the Dodgers' celebration?

Tense and anxious

Calm and quiet

Chaotic but joyful

Sad and somber