Pioneers
Where was the first womens team played
Vassar
Why did Black women turn to the negro leagues
Because the AAGPBL would not let them play
What makes pitching different between softball and baseball
Baseball is overhand softball is underhand
What was the first professional women's softball league?
The All-American Girls Professional Softball League - It was softball first but was soon changed to baseball
Who was the first woman to play pro?
Lizzie Arlington
Who was the first women in the negro leagues
Toni Stone
How far apart are the bases in softball?
60 feet
What softball league is currently active?
The Women's Pro Fastpitch
Who did Jackie Mitchell strike out?
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
Why did the negro leagues suddenly allow women
Because due to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier the negro leagues were loosing attendance
How far is it from the mound to home in softball
43 feet
What league introduces a new way to score softball?
Athletes Unlimited Softball
Whose law suit eventually led to title IX
Maria Pepe
Who owned the Brooklyn Eagles and what her impact
Effa Manley. She was very active on the business side and improving conditions for players
What is the circumference of a softball
A softball has a 12 in circumference - 3 inches larger then a baseball
What league got canceled due to covid?
National Pro Fastpitch
Who played for the Vermillion Independents
Alta Weiss
What was Connie Morgan or Toni Stone's BA
Toni Stone was .302
Connie Morgan was .368
What the double first base rule
There are two bases at first. One for the runner and one for the fielder.
What does IWPSA stand for
International Women's Professional Softball Association