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100

Where was the first womens team played

Vassar

100

Why did Black women turn to the negro leagues

Because the AAGPBL would not let them play

100

What makes pitching different between softball and baseball

Baseball is overhand softball is underhand

100

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

200

Who was the first woman to play pro?

Lizzie Arlington

200

Who was the first women in the negro leagues

Toni Stone

200

How far apart are the bases in softball?

60 feet

200

What softball league is currently active?

The Women's Pro Fastpitch

300

Who did Jackie Mitchell strike out?

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig

300

Why did the negro leagues suddenly allow women

Because due to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier the negro leagues were loosing attendance

300

How far is it from the mound to home in softball

43 feet

300

What league introduces a new way to score softball?

Athletes Unlimited Softball

400

Whose law suit eventually led to title IX

Maria Pepe

400

Who owned the Brooklyn Eagles and what her impact

Effa Manley. She was very active on the business side and improving conditions for players

400

What is the circumference of a softball

A softball has a 12 in circumference - 3 inches larger then a baseball

400

What league got canceled due to covid?

National Pro Fastpitch

500

Who played for the Vermillion Independents

Alta Weiss

500

What was Connie Morgan or Toni Stone's BA

Toni Stone was .302

Connie Morgan was .368

500

What the double first base rule

There are two bases at first. One for the runner and one for the fielder.

500

What does IWPSA stand for

International Women's Professional Softball Association