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The 1989 Sports Cube Baseball Trivia Quiz

D. Frankie Frisch and Pete Fox

6. Back to 1904 and the American League. Philadelphia's Rube Waddell led the league in strikeouts and became the first pitcher in the 20th century to chalk up two consecutive 300-plus strikeout seasons. His strikeout tally in 1904 was the most by any pitcher in a single season until Sandy Koufax fanned 382 batters in 1965. How many batters did Waddell strike out in 1904?

A. 375

B. 326

C. 311

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D. 349

7. Give me modern stuff, you're saying. Something about the late 1980s. Fine. Name the National League's last five Rookie of the Year winnners. (Give yourself a point for every correct player.)

8. Baseball has always had its great teams. But since 1950, only one squad has been able to post a winning percentage that ranks among the eight best in baseball history. Name that team.

A. The 1961 New York Yankees

B. The 1969 Baltimore Orioles

C. The 1954 Cleveland Indians

D. The 1986 New York Mets

9. Since we're on the subject of baseball's greatest teams, can you name which team holds the record for most wins in a year and that number?

10. Last season will be remembered as the Year of the Balk. Umpires decided to get tough and start calling it. Who led the major leagues for most balks in 1988?

A. Dave Cone

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