KIN 2501 Jacobsen Final Questions and Correct Answers

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? Ans 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Alice Coachman Ans 1st African American Woman to win olympic gold medal in London 1948 In first olympics, what was awarded? Ans 1st place = silver medal 2nd place = bronze medal Why were the 1900 and 1904 unsuccessful? Ans Lasted over 5 months 1904 St. Louis Ans -Europeans did not want to come to US -first olympics to award 1, 2, and 3rd place Babe Ruth Ans -changes the style of play (up in the air) -first and largest media darling -yankee Why were the 1900 Paris Games considered a failure? Ans Lasted 5 months Baseball Ans National Pastime Black Sox Scandal Ans White Sox "fix" world series Black Sox Scandal Solution Ans Commissioner Kennesaw Landis - 1 person ruling over baseball Who/When coa