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1. On January 11, 1895, seven midwest university presidents met to discuss the regulation and control of intercollegiate athletics. This meeting laid the groundwork for the Big 10. What city was this meeting held in?
2. In what year did the conference that would become the Big Ten, start competing?
3. There were 7 founding members of what would become the Big Ten conference. Which one of these schools was NOT a founding member?
4. The Big Ten has been known by several names over the years. Which of the following titles has never been a name for the Big Ten Conference?
5. The first championship to be officially sponsored by the conference was in track and field in 1906. Who won this title?
6. One of the original founding members of the conference dropped out in 1907, but later rejoined in 1917. Which of these schools was it?
7. The conference formally adopted the name Big Ten in what year?
8. How many championships in 2003 did the conference sponsor?
9. At one point, the Big Ten sponsored a championship in boxing?
10. In what year did the Big 10 add Penn State, as it's 11th member?
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