1942 Rose Bowl game at Duke Stadium in NC due to World War II evacuation of West Coast events

In 1942, the Rose Bowl Classic was held in Durham, NC, due to wartime restrictions, marking the first time it was played outside Pasadena. Despite being underdogs, Oregon State defeated Duke University 20-16, maintaining a sports tradition during a challenging year in American history.

What year did the Rose Bowl Classic event mentioned in the transcript take place?

• 1916

• 1942

• 1950

• 1939

Where was the Tournament of Roses held for the first time outside of Pasadena?

• Los Angeles, CA

• Durham, NC

• New York, NY

• San Francisco, CA

What was the reason for relocating the Tournament of Roses in 1942?

• World War II circumstances

• Weather conditions

• Renovation of the original venue

• Lack of funding

Which team was considered the underdog in the 1942 Rose Bowl Classic?

• Oregon State

• University of Alabama

• Duke University

• University of Southern California

What was the final score of the 1942 Rose Bowl Classic?

• 20 to 16

• 16 to 20

• 14 to 10

• 10 to 14