Category: Trivia
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What sport’s balls does Shakespeare refer to in Henry V?
(Sep 22nd, 2009)
A: Tennis, B: Bowling, C: Golf, D: Badminton
In Act I, Scene II of HENRY V, Shakespeare wrote the following:
FIRST AMBASSADOR: …He therefore sends you, meeter for your spirit,
This tun of treasure; and, in lieu of this,
Desires you let the dukedoms that you claim
Hear no more of you. This the Dauphin speaks.Read more on What sport’s balls does Shakespeare refer to in Henry V?…
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What was the First Sport Televised in the U.S.?
(Sep 9th, 2009)
A: Baseball, B: Tennis, C: Golf, D: Rugby
The answer is A. The first game televised was between Princeton and Columbia. It was on May 17, 1939 at Columbia Field. Princeton won 2-1.
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What are the 6 Most Covered Sports in the World?
(Aug 27th, 2009)
1. Football/Soccer
2. Cricket
3. Field Hockey
4. Lawn Tennis
5. Volleyball
6. Table Tennis
