Sport Flashcards
1
Q
Why did spectator sports grow in popularity in the 1920s?
A
- Rising incomes
- Reduced working hours
- More leisure time and money
2
Q
What was the significance of stadium construction in the 1920s?
A
- Huge
- Built to acommodate growing popularity
- Professional and college
3
Q
What was the Golden Age of Sport?
A
- Brilliant athletes like Babe Ruth
- Expanding media coverage, such as live radio broadcasts
4
Q
How did racial segregation influence sports during the 1920s?
A
Black athletes played in segregated leagues
5
Q
What did the term ‘ballyhoo’ mean in the 1920s?
A
- Exaggerated or sensational publicity
- Used to generate excitement
- Promoting movies, celebrities, events
- Characterised the culture of mass entertainment at the time
