History of Professional Baseball in America

What was the first professional baseball league in America?

• American Association

• National Association of Professional Baseball Players

• American League

• National League

Which league was formed to challenge the National League's stricter rules?

• National Association

• American Association

• Continental League

• Federal League

What unique feature did the American Association allow at its games?

• Double-headers

• Beer sales

• Night games

• Free entry

What was the significance of Union Park in Baltimore?

• It was the first stadium to have a retractable roof

• It hosted the first World Series

• It was the largest ballpark in the American Association

• It was the first stadium with lights

Which tactic was NOT used by the Orioles at Union Park?

• Using soap flakes on the mound

• Hiding extra balls in the grass

• Installing a retractable roof

• Doctoring baselines

What led to the conflict over Union Park?

• A conflict over team ownership

• A disagreement over the lease of the park

• A fight over broadcasting rights

• A dispute over player contracts

How was the conflict over Union Park eventually resolved?

• Through a court ruling

• By the dissolution of the league

• Through a public vote

• By a police intervention

What happened to the Orioles after the conflict over Union Park?

• They became a minor league team

• They disbanded permanently

• They moved to New York and became the Yankees

• They merged with another team

When did the Orioles return to Major League Baseball in Baltimore?

• 1954

• 1903

• 1966

• 1920

What was the original name of the team that became the New York Yankees?

• St. Louis Browns

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• Milwaukee Brewers

• Baltimore Orioles