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What significant change occurred regarding the name of Burlington Bay in 1919?
What significant change occurred regarding the name of Burlington Bay in 1919?
What group is noted for their role in the organization and development of early Canadian sports?
What group is noted for their role in the organization and development of early Canadian sports?
What geographical feature separates Hamilton Harbour from Lake Ontario?
What geographical feature separates Hamilton Harbour from Lake Ontario?
When was Burlington Bay named as such by John Graves Simcoe?
When was Burlington Bay named as such by John Graves Simcoe?
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Which city lies to the east of Hamilton Harbour?
Which city lies to the east of Hamilton Harbour?
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What was the primary assertion made by AG Spalding regarding baseball?
What was the primary assertion made by AG Spalding regarding baseball?
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Who documented the belief that baseball derived from the English game of rounders?
Who documented the belief that baseball derived from the English game of rounders?
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What role did Abner Graves claim to have in the history of baseball's invention?
What role did Abner Graves claim to have in the history of baseball's invention?
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What distinctive feature was noted in the early recollections of baseball?
What distinctive feature was noted in the early recollections of baseball?
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What is considered a myth regarding the origins of baseball?
What is considered a myth regarding the origins of baseball?
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How many women participated in the Games of the Third Olympiad in St. Louis, USA?
How many women participated in the Games of the Third Olympiad in St. Louis, USA?
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What year did the Games of the Fifth Olympiad take place in Stockholm, Sweden?
What year did the Games of the Fifth Olympiad take place in Stockholm, Sweden?
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Which event was known for its official opening by His Majesty The King Albert?
Which event was known for its official opening by His Majesty The King Albert?
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During which Games did the number of events increase to 109, with participation from 22 nations?
During which Games did the number of events increase to 109, with participation from 22 nations?
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What was a notable aspect of the First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France?
What was a notable aspect of the First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France?
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What was significant about the Olympic podium during the third winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, USA, in 1932?
What was significant about the Olympic podium during the third winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, USA, in 1932?
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What was a significant event regarding women's participation in the Olympic Games at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam?
What was a significant event regarding women's participation in the Olympic Games at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam?
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Which Olympic Games were the first to include a torch relay?
Which Olympic Games were the first to include a torch relay?
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What technological advancement allowed NBC to carry the opening ceremony live for the first time during the 1964 Summer Olympics?
What technological advancement allowed NBC to carry the opening ceremony live for the first time during the 1964 Summer Olympics?
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Which individual played a crucial role in advocating for women's events in the Olympic Games during the 1920s?
Which individual played a crucial role in advocating for women's events in the Olympic Games during the 1920s?
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What fundamental ideologies are mentioned in relation to amateurism?
What fundamental ideologies are mentioned in relation to amateurism?
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What was a consequence of the IOC's decision regarding women's track and field after the 1928 Olympics?
What was a consequence of the IOC's decision regarding women's track and field after the 1928 Olympics?
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Which aspect marked the Olympic Games held in Mexico City in 1968?
Which aspect marked the Olympic Games held in Mexico City in 1968?
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Which organization is noted as having triumphed in the amateurism debate?
Which organization is noted as having triumphed in the amateurism debate?
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What did German officials hope the Olympic Games would achieve?
What did German officials hope the Olympic Games would achieve?
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What marked the Eighth Olympiad in Paris, regarding commercial practices?
What marked the Eighth Olympiad in Paris, regarding commercial practices?
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What event caused a significant feminist boycott in Olympic history?
What event caused a significant feminist boycott in Olympic history?
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In which year and location was the first modern Olympic Games held?
In which year and location was the first modern Olympic Games held?
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How many sports were featured in the 1896 Olympic Games?
How many sports were featured in the 1896 Olympic Games?
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What significant event occurred during the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris?
What significant event occurred during the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris?
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What was the purpose of the 1900 World's Fair in relation to the Olympic Games?
What was the purpose of the 1900 World's Fair in relation to the Olympic Games?
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Which characteristic is NOT true regarding the 1896 Olympic Games?
Which characteristic is NOT true regarding the 1896 Olympic Games?
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Who is associated with the Zappian Olympic Games held in 1859?
Who is associated with the Zappian Olympic Games held in 1859?
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Study Notes
Tom Brown's Schooldays
- Author: Thomas Hughes
- Education: Twyford (8-10 years), Rugby School (11-18 years), Oriel College, Oxford
- Publications: Memoir of a Brother, Tom Brown's Schooldays, The Scouring of the White Horse, Tom Brown at Oxford, A Layman's Faith
- Background: Second of seven sons, born to John and Margaret Hughes. Father was an essayist and storyteller. Grandfather was the vicar of Uffigton. Thomas Hughes was sent to Twyford school at age 8 and Rugby School at age 11
- Thomas Hughes's father choice of Rugby was influenced by his admiration for Dr Thomas Arnold.
William Webb Ellis
- Attended Rugby School in 1823 at age 11
- Famous for his act of carrying the ball in his arms instead of kicking it. (This unconventional move resulted in the foundation of Rugby football).
- His action wasn't considered a great moment, but it was a notable development.
- Commemorated by a stone at Rugby with an inscription describing the event
Dr Thomas Arnold
- Distinguished himself in early age.
- Attended Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Sport in Colonial America
- Origins of baseball
- Video: Play ball with Babe Ruth (1932)
- Baseball in Canada
Sport in Colonial America
- "Origins of Baseball"
- Video: Play ball with Babe Ruth: Just Pals (1932)
Baseball in Canada
- Participation of Canadians in hockey and modified baseball forms.
- 2,000,000 Canadians played softball.
The Abner Doubleday Myth
- Commemorated in a stone in Cooperstown, New York.
Muscular Christianity
- A Christian commitment to piety and physical health, emphasizing concepts of character and well-being.
- Originated in the Victorian era.
- Stressed energetic Christian evangelism and a vigorous view of masculinity.
Other topics in document
- Dr Thomas Arnold's influence on Rugby School
- Early forms of sport in Britain, Canada, and the American colonies.
- Historical accounts of sport's development and evolution.
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Explore the key themes and characters of 'Tom Brown's Schooldays' by Thomas Hughes. This quiz delves into the life of the author, the influence of Rugby School, and the notable figures like William Webb Ellis and Dr. Thomas Arnold. Test your knowledge on this classic educational narrative.
