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1. UK FOOTBALL. The Scottish Football League, founded in 1890, represented the highest level of association football in Scotland for over a century. Which two teams shared the League title awarded in 1891?
2. BASKETBALL. James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891. In which US city was the first game played?
3. BOXING. Bob Fitzsimmons (1861-1917) may not be a household name today, but during his career, he held the World Boxing Title in three weight classes. Which was not one of those weight classes?
4. TENNIS. The first edition of what would become the French Open was held in 1891. What was unusual about the winner of the Men's Single Tournament (there was no separate Women's Tournament until 1897)?
5. AMERICAN FOOTBALL. The "Border War" series of College Football games began in 1891. One team was the University of Missouri. Which university had the other team?
6. CRICKET. Which team won the first edition of the Inter-Colonial Tournament?
7. HORSE RACING. Which horse won the 1891 edition of the Melbourne Cup?
8. BASEBALL. If there had been an inter-league series between the champions of the National League and the American Association, it would have been a so-called "Subway Series" since both teams were located in the same city. Which city would have hosted the games?
9. ICE HOCKEY. Which team won the 1891 Championship for the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada
10. GOLF. Hugh Kirkaldy won the 1891 British Open Championship. Which part of the United Kingdom did he represent?
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