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What is the name for a base with one or more contacts at the tip and one at the shell? | <text>What is the name for a base with one or more contacts at the tip and one at the shell?</text><reasoning>Many arrangements of electrical contacts are used. Large lamps may have a screw base (one or more contacts at the tip, one at the shell) or a bayonet base (one or more contacts on the base, shell used as a cont... |
What is the name for a lamp base with one or more contacts on the base and a shell used as a contact or used only as a mechanical support? | <text>What is the name for a lamp base with one or more contacts on the base and a shell used as a contact or used only as a mechanical support?</text><reasoning>Many arrangements of electrical contacts are used. Large lamps may have a screw base (one or more contacts at the tip, one at the shell) or a bayonet base (on... |
What is the purpose of contacts in the lamp socket? | <text>What is the purpose of contacts in the lamp socket?</text><reasoning>Many arrangements of electrical contacts are used. Large lamps may have a screw base (one or more contacts at the tip, one at the shell) or a bayonet base (one or more contacts on the base, shell used as a contact or used only as a mechanical su... |
What is the range of power ratings for incandescent bulbs? | <text>What is the range of power ratings for incandescent bulbs?</text><reasoning>Many arrangements of electrical contacts are used. Large lamps may have a screw base (one or more contacts at the tip, one at the shell) or a bayonet base (one or more contacts on the base, shell used as a contact or used only as a mechan... |
Which types of lamps use screw terminals for connection to wires? | <text>Which types of lamps use screw terminals for connection to wires?</text><reasoning>Many arrangements of electrical contacts are used. Large lamps may have a screw base (one or more contacts at the tip, one at the shell) or a bayonet base (one or more contacts on the base, shell used as a contact or used only as a... |
When did the Chicago Cubs play their first game? | <text>When did the Chicago Cubs play their first game?</text><reasoning>The team played its first games in 1876 as a founding member of the National League (NL), eventually becoming known officially as the Chicago Cubs for the 1903 season. Officially, the Cubs are tied for the distinction of being the oldest currently ... |
What year did the Chicago Cubs' name become official? | <text>What year did the Chicago Cubs' name become official?</text><reasoning>The team played its first games in 1876 as a founding member of the National League (NL), eventually becoming known officially as the Chicago Cubs for the 1903 season. Officially, the Cubs are tied for the distinction of being the oldest curre... |
What other team besides the Chicago Cubs is tied for being the oldest currently active U.S. professional sports club? | <text>What other team besides the Chicago Cubs is tied for being the oldest currently active U.S. professional sports club?</text><reasoning>The team played its first games in 1876 as a founding member of the National League (NL), eventually becoming known officially as the Chicago Cubs for the 1903 season. Officially,... |
What have humans used for clothing since prehistoric times? | <text>What have humans used for clothing since prehistoric times?</text><reasoning>The use of animal fur in clothing dates to prehistoric times. It is currently associated in developed countries with expensive, designer clothing, although fur is still used by indigenous people in arctic zones and higher elevations for ... |
Indigenous people in what zones use fur for warmth and protection? | <text>Indigenous people in what zones use fur for warmth and protection?</text><reasoning>The use of animal fur in clothing dates to prehistoric times. It is currently associated in developed countries with expensive, designer clothing, although fur is still used by indigenous people in arctic zones and higher elevatio... |
Using animal fur as clothing was once considered what? | <text>Using animal fur as clothing was once considered what?</text><reasoning>The use of animal fur in clothing dates to prehistoric times. It is currently associated in developed countries with expensive, designer clothing, although fur is still used by indigenous people in arctic zones and higher elevations for its w... |
Who considers animal fur to be cruel and unnecessary? | <text>Who considers animal fur to be cruel and unnecessary?</text><reasoning>The use of animal fur in clothing dates to prehistoric times. It is currently associated in developed countries with expensive, designer clothing, although fur is still used by indigenous people in arctic zones and higher elevations for its wa... |
What's the four letter name of an animal liberation group? | <text>What's the four letter name of an animal liberation group?</text><reasoning>The use of animal fur in clothing dates to prehistoric times. It is currently associated in developed countries with expensive, designer clothing, although fur is still used by indigenous people in arctic zones and higher elevations for i... |
Safety reasons may be why someone wears this type of clothing. | <text>Safety reasons may be why someone wears this type of clothing.</text><reasoning>Most sports and physical activities are practiced wearing special clothing, for practical, comfort or safety reasons. Common sportswear garments include shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts, leotards, tracksuits, and trainers. Specialized ... |
Leotards are an example of what type of garment? | <text>Leotards are an example of what type of garment?</text><reasoning>Most sports and physical activities are practiced wearing special clothing, for practical, comfort or safety reasons. Common sportswear garments include shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts, leotards, tracksuits, and trainers. Specialized garments inclu... |
What does spandex soak up? | <text>What does spandex soak up?</text><reasoning>Most sports and physical activities are practiced wearing special clothing, for practical, comfort or safety reasons. Common sportswear garments include shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts, leotards, tracksuits, and trainers. Specialized garments include wet suits (for swim... |
What's an example of a form fitting garment? | <text>What's an example of a form fitting garment?</text><reasoning>Most sports and physical activities are practiced wearing special clothing, for practical, comfort or safety reasons. Common sportswear garments include shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts, leotards, tracksuits, and trainers. Specialized garments include w... |
What type of sport is wrestling considered? | <text>What type of sport is wrestling considered?</text><reasoning>Most sports and physical activities are practiced wearing special clothing, for practical, comfort or safety reasons. Common sportswear garments include shorts, T-shirts, tennis shirts, leotards, tracksuits, and trainers. Specialized garments include we... |
The abolishing of the MFA made what possible? | <text>The abolishing of the MFA made what possible?</text><reasoning>Outsourcing production to low wage countries like Bangladesh, China, India and Sri Lanka became possible when the Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) was abolished. The MFA, which placed quotas on textiles imports, was deemed a protectionist measure.[citation... |
What did the MFA put quotas on? | <text>What did the MFA put quotas on?</text><reasoning>Outsourcing production to low wage countries like Bangladesh, China, India and Sri Lanka became possible when the Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) was abolished. The MFA, which placed quotas on textiles imports, was deemed a protectionist measure.[citation needed] Globa... |
What is often identified as the reason for less than ideal working conditions for garment workers? | <text>What is often identified as the reason for less than ideal working conditions for garment workers?</text><reasoning>Outsourcing production to low wage countries like Bangladesh, China, India and Sri Lanka became possible when the Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) was abolished. The MFA, which placed quotas on textiles ... |
What treaty tries to set standards for worker safety and rights? | <text>What treaty tries to set standards for worker safety and rights?</text><reasoning>Outsourcing production to low wage countries like Bangladesh, China, India and Sri Lanka became possible when the Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) was abolished. The MFA, which placed quotas on textiles imports, was deemed a protectionis... |
What country has failed to ratify sections 87 and 92 of the ILO? | <text>What country has failed to ratify sections 87 and 92 of the ILO?</text><reasoning>Outsourcing production to low wage countries like Bangladesh, China, India and Sri Lanka became possible when the Multi Fibre Agreement (MFA) was abolished. The MFA, which placed quotas on textiles imports, was deemed a protectionis... |
What type of conditions do many garment works endure? | <text>What type of conditions do many garment works endure?</text><reasoning>Though mechanization transformed most aspects of human industry by the mid-20th century, garment workers have continued to labor under challenging conditions that demand repetitive manual labor. Mass-produced clothing is often made in what are... |
What type of clothing is frequently the product of sweatshops? | <text>What type of clothing is frequently the product of sweatshops?</text><reasoning>Though mechanization transformed most aspects of human industry by the mid-20th century, garment workers have continued to labor under challenging conditions that demand repetitive manual labor. Mass-produced clothing is often made in... |
What is a feature of sweatshops beyond lack of benefits and representation? | <text>What is a feature of sweatshops beyond lack of benefits and representation?</text><reasoning>Though mechanization transformed most aspects of human industry by the mid-20th century, garment workers have continued to labor under challenging conditions that demand repetitive manual labor. Mass-produced clothing is ... |
Poor conditions found in developing countries may also be found in what type of nations? | <text>Poor conditions found in developing countries may also be found in what type of nations?</text><reasoning>Though mechanization transformed most aspects of human industry by the mid-20th century, garment workers have continued to labor under challenging conditions that demand repetitive manual labor. Mass-produced... |
What type of immigrant often staff sweatshops? | <text>What type of immigrant often staff sweatshops?</text><reasoning>Though mechanization transformed most aspects of human industry by the mid-20th century, garment workers have continued to labor under challenging conditions that demand repetitive manual labor. Mass-produced clothing is often made in what are consid... |
What releases formaldehyde? | <text>What releases formaldehyde?</text><reasoning>A resin used for making non-wrinkle shirts releases formaldehyde, which could cause contact dermatitis for some people; no disclosure requirements exist, and in 2008 the U.S. Government Accountability Office tested formaldehyde in clothing and found that generally the ... |
What can cause contact dermatitis for some people? | <text>What can cause contact dermatitis for some people?</text><reasoning>A resin used for making non-wrinkle shirts releases formaldehyde, which could cause contact dermatitis for some people; no disclosure requirements exist, and in 2008 the U.S. Government Accountability Office tested formaldehyde in clothing and fo... |
What government office found high levels of formaldehyde in non-wrinkle clothing in 2008? | <text>What government office found high levels of formaldehyde in non-wrinkle clothing in 2008?</text><reasoning>A resin used for making non-wrinkle shirts releases formaldehyde, which could cause contact dermatitis for some people; no disclosure requirements exist, and in 2008 the U.S. Government Accountability Office... |
How many ppm is a safe limit for direct skin exposure to formaldehyde? | <text>How many ppm is a safe limit for direct skin exposure to formaldehyde?</text><reasoning>A resin used for making non-wrinkle shirts releases formaldehyde, which could cause contact dermatitis for some people; no disclosure requirements exist, and in 2008 the U.S. Government Accountability Office tested formaldehyd... |
How many months of washing did a 1999 study look at? | <text>How many months of washing did a 1999 study look at?</text><reasoning>A resin used for making non-wrinkle shirts releases formaldehyde, which could cause contact dermatitis for some people; no disclosure requirements exist, and in 2008 the U.S. Government Accountability Office tested formaldehyde in clothing and ... |
What group of people debate when humans stated wearing clothes? | <text>What group of people debate when humans stated wearing clothes?</text><reasoning>Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. Ralf Kittler, Manfred Kayser and Mark Stoneking, anthropologists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, have conducted a genetic analysis of human... |
What type of analysis has been conducted on human body lice? | <text>What type of analysis has been conducted on human body lice?</text><reasoning>Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. Ralf Kittler, Manfred Kayser and Mark Stoneking, anthropologists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, have conducted a genetic analysis of human bo... |
What do lice require human clothing to do? | <text>What do lice require human clothing to do?</text><reasoning>Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. Ralf Kittler, Manfred Kayser and Mark Stoneking, anthropologists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, have conducted a genetic analysis of human body lice that sugge... |
What may have the invention of clothing happened with? | <text>What may have the invention of clothing happened with?</text><reasoning>Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. Ralf Kittler, Manfred Kayser and Mark Stoneking, anthropologists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, have conducted a genetic analysis of human body lic... |
What about the origin of clothing remains unanswered? | <text>What about the origin of clothing remains unanswered?</text><reasoning>Scientists are still debating when people started wearing clothes. Ralf Kittler, Manfred Kayser and Mark Stoneking, anthropologists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, have conducted a genetic analysis of human body lice... |
Who did the Cubs began play as? | <text>Who did the Cubs began play as?</text><reasoning>The Cubs began play as the Chicago White Stockings, joining the National League (NL) as a charter member. Owner William Hulbert signed multiple star players, such as pitcher Albert Spalding and infielders Ross Barnes, Deacon White, and Adrian "Cap" Anson, to join t... |
When the Cubs started playing, who was their owner? | <text>When the Cubs started playing, who was their owner?</text><reasoning>The Cubs began play as the Chicago White Stockings, joining the National League (NL) as a charter member. Owner William Hulbert signed multiple star players, such as pitcher Albert Spalding and infielders Ross Barnes, Deacon White, and Adrian "C... |
Where did the White Stockings play their home games? | <text>Where did the White Stockings play their home games?</text><reasoning>The Cubs began play as the Chicago White Stockings, joining the National League (NL) as a charter member. Owner William Hulbert signed multiple star players, such as pitcher Albert Spalding and infielders Ross Barnes, Deacon White, and Adrian "... |
When were the Cubs and New York Giants involved in a tight pennant race? | <text>When were the Cubs and New York Giants involved in a tight pennant race?</text><reasoning>On September 23, 1908, the Cubs and New York Giants were involved in a tight pennant race. The two clubs were tied in the bottom of the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds, and N.Y. had runners on first and third and two outs w... |
Who were the Cubs involved with for a tight pennant race on September 23, 1908? | <text>Who were the Cubs involved with for a tight pennant race on September 23, 1908?</text><reasoning>On September 23, 1908, the Cubs and New York Giants were involved in a tight pennant race. The two clubs were tied in the bottom of the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds, and N.Y. had runners on first and third and two... |
Who was the runner on first base? | <text>Who was the runner on first base?</text><reasoning>On September 23, 1908, the Cubs and New York Giants were involved in a tight pennant race. The two clubs were tied in the bottom of the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds, and N.Y. had runners on first and third and two outs when Al Bridwell singled, scoring Moose ... |
What used to be considered an art, back in the day? | <text>What used to be considered an art, back in the day?</text><reasoning>In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – cloth – was worth more than labor, i... |
What could an accomplished tailor or seamstress skillfully render almost invisible? | <text>What could an accomplished tailor or seamstress skillfully render almost invisible?</text><reasoning>In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – clot... |
Why did it make sense to spend time fixing cloth? | <text>Why did it make sense to spend time fixing cloth?</text><reasoning>In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – cloth – was worth more than labor, it ... |
What is clothing considered today? | <text>What is clothing considered today?</text><reasoning>In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – cloth – was worth more than labor, it made sense to e... |
What type of person is likely to replace zippers and buttons? | <text>What type of person is likely to replace zippers and buttons?</text><reasoning>In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – cloth – was worth more tha... |
What year did the cubs record a Major League record of 116 wins? | <text>What year did the cubs record a Major League record of 116 wins?</text><reasoning>In 1906, the franchise recorded a Major League record 116 wins (tied by the 2001 Seattle Mariners) and posted a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, which still stands today. They appeared in their first World Series the sa... |
What is the winning percentage the Cubs posted that still stands today? | <text>What is the winning percentage the Cubs posted that still stands today?</text><reasoning>In 1906, the franchise recorded a Major League record 116 wins (tied by the 2001 Seattle Mariners) and posted a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, which still stands today. They appeared in their first World Series... |
Who was the first team to play in three consecutive Fall Classics? | <text>Who was the first team to play in three consecutive Fall Classics?</text><reasoning>In 1906, the franchise recorded a Major League record 116 wins (tied by the 2001 Seattle Mariners) and posted a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, which still stands today. They appeared in their first World Series the ... |
How many world series have the Cubs appeared in? | <text>How many world series have the Cubs appeared in?</text><reasoning>In 1906, the franchise recorded a Major League record 116 wins (tied by the 2001 Seattle Mariners) and posted a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, which still stands today. They appeared in their first World Series the same year, falling... |
What contest shift the Cubs' Fortunes? | <text>What contest shift the Cubs' Fortunes?</text><reasoning>The shift in the Cubs' fortunes was characterized June 23 on the "NBC Saturday Game of the Week" contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. it has since been dubbed simply "The Sandberg Game." With the nation watching and Wrigley Field packed, Sandberg emerged... |
What had the contest between the Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals been dubbed as? | <text>What had the contest between the Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals been dubbed as?</text><reasoning>The shift in the Cubs' fortunes was characterized June 23 on the "NBC Saturday Game of the Week" contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. it has since been dubbed simply "The Sandberg Game." With the nation watching... |
How many game-tying home runs did Sandberg get against the Cardinals at the Sandber Game? | <text>How many game-tying home runs did Sandberg get against the Cardinals at the Sandber Game?</text><reasoning>The shift in the Cubs' fortunes was characterized June 23 on the "NBC Saturday Game of the Week" contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. it has since been dubbed simply "The Sandberg Game." With the nation ... |
Why were the first three games of the 1945 World Series played in Detroit? | <text>Why were the first three games of the 1945 World Series played in Detroit?</text><reasoning>The Cubs enjoyed one more pennant at the close of World War II, finishing 98–56. Due to the wartime travel restrictions, the first three games of the 1945 World Series were played in Detroit, where the Cubs won two games, ... |
Where were the final four games of the 1945 World Series played? | <text>Where were the final four games of the 1945 World Series played?</text><reasoning>The Cubs enjoyed one more pennant at the close of World War II, finishing 98–56. Due to the wartime travel restrictions, the first three games of the 1945 World Series were played in Detroit, where the Cubs won two games, including ... |
In what game was the Curse of the Billy Goat allegedly laid upon the Cubs? | <text>In what game was the Curse of the Billy Goat allegedly laid upon the Cubs?</text><reasoning>The Cubs enjoyed one more pennant at the close of World War II, finishing 98–56. Due to the wartime travel restrictions, the first three games of the 1945 World Series were played in Detroit, where the Cubs won two games, ... |
What was ejected from Wrigley park because of it's bad odor? | <text>What was ejected from Wrigley park because of it's bad odor?</text><reasoning>The Cubs enjoyed one more pennant at the close of World War II, finishing 98–56. Due to the wartime travel restrictions, the first three games of the 1945 World Series were played in Detroit, where the Cubs won two games, including a on... |
Who obtained a large block of the Cub's shares in 1914? | <text>Who obtained a large block of the Cub's shares in 1914?</text><reasoning>In 1914, advertising executive Albert Lasker obtained a large block of the club's shares and before the 1916 season assumed majority ownership of the franchise. Lasker brought in a wealthy partner, Charles Weeghman, the proprietor of a popul... |
Who assumed majority ownership of the Cubs franchise by the 1916 season? | <text>Who assumed majority ownership of the Cubs franchise by the 1916 season?</text><reasoning>In 1914, advertising executive Albert Lasker obtained a large block of the club's shares and before the 1916 season assumed majority ownership of the franchise. Lasker brought in a wealthy partner, Charles Weeghman, the prop... |
Who did Albert Lasker bring in to be his partner of the Chicago Cubs? | <text>Who did Albert Lasker bring in to be his partner of the Chicago Cubs?</text><reasoning>In 1914, advertising executive Albert Lasker obtained a large block of the club's shares and before the 1916 season assumed majority ownership of the franchise. Lasker brought in a wealthy partner, Charles Weeghman, the proprie... |
Where did the Cubs move to after leaving the West Side Grounds? | <text>Where did the Cubs move to after leaving the West Side Grounds?</text><reasoning>In 1914, advertising executive Albert Lasker obtained a large block of the club's shares and before the 1916 season assumed majority ownership of the franchise. Lasker brought in a wealthy partner, Charles Weeghman, the proprietor of... |
When did Green make a deal to shore up the starting rotation? | <text>When did Green make a deal to shore up the starting rotation?</text><reasoning>The team's commitment to contend was complete when Green made a midseason deal on June 15 to shore up the starting rotation due to injuries to Rick Reuschel (5–5) and Sanderson. The deal brought 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher Rick ... |
Why did Green make a deal to shore up the starting rotation? | <text>Why did Green make a deal to shore up the starting rotation?</text><reasoning>The team's commitment to contend was complete when Green made a midseason deal on June 15 to shore up the starting rotation due to injuries to Rick Reuschel (5–5) and Sanderson. The deal brought 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher Rick S... |
Who was the 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher? | <text>Who was the 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher?</text><reasoning>The team's commitment to contend was complete when Green made a midseason deal on June 15 to shore up the starting rotation due to injuries to Rick Reuschel (5–5) and Sanderson. The deal brought 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher Rick Sutcliffe from... |
Where had Rick Sutcliffe been before moving to the Cubs? | <text>Where had Rick Sutcliffe been before moving to the Cubs?</text><reasoning>The team's commitment to contend was complete when Green made a midseason deal on June 15 to shore up the starting rotation due to injuries to Rick Reuschel (5–5) and Sanderson. The deal brought 1979 NL Rookie of the Year pitcher Rick Sutcl... |
In what year did the league have two divisions? | <text>In what year did the league have two divisions?</text><reasoning>In 1984, each league had two divisions, East and West. The divisional winners met in a best-of-5 series to advance to the World Series, in a "2–3" format, first two games were played at the home of the team who did not have home field advantage. The... |
The division winners met in what kind of series to advance to the World Series? | <text>The division winners met in what kind of series to advance to the World Series?</text><reasoning>In 1984, each league had two divisions, East and West. The divisional winners met in a best-of-5 series to advance to the World Series, in a "2–3" format, first two games were played at the home of the team who did no... |
Where were the first two games of the 1984 division winners held? | <text>Where were the first two games of the 1984 division winners held?</text><reasoning>In 1984, each league had two divisions, East and West. The divisional winners met in a best-of-5 series to advance to the World Series, in a "2–3" format, first two games were played at the home of the team who did not have home fi... |
How many games under .500 did the Cubs finish the 2011 season with? | <text>How many games under .500 did the Cubs finish the 2011 season with?</text><reasoning>Despite trading for pitcher Matt Garza and signing free-agent slugger Carlos Peña, the Cubs finished the 2011 season 20 games under .500 with a record of 71-91. Weeks after the season came to an end, the club was rejuvenated in t... |
Who was the new owner of the Cubs? | <text>Who was the new owner of the Cubs?</text><reasoning>Despite trading for pitcher Matt Garza and signing free-agent slugger Carlos Peña, the Cubs finished the 2011 season 20 games under .500 with a record of 71-91. Weeks after the season came to an end, the club was rejuvenated in the form of a new philosophy, as n... |
Who did the new owner of the Cubs sign from the Boston Red Sox? | <text>Who did the new owner of the Cubs sign from the Boston Red Sox?</text><reasoning>Despite trading for pitcher Matt Garza and signing free-agent slugger Carlos Peña, the Cubs finished the 2011 season 20 games under .500 with a record of 71-91. Weeks after the season came to an end, the club was rejuvenated in the f... |
How much was the contract given to Theo Epstein worth? | <text>How much was the contract given to Theo Epstein worth?</text><reasoning>Despite trading for pitcher Matt Garza and signing free-agent slugger Carlos Peña, the Cubs finished the 2011 season 20 games under .500 with a record of 71-91. Weeks after the season came to an end, the club was rejuvenated in the form of a ... |
Who had been a key player in the 1945 season? | <text>Who had been a key player in the 1945 season?</text><reasoning>In the following two decades after Sianis' ill will, the Cubs played mostly forgettable baseball, finishing among the worst teams in the National League on an almost annual basis. Longtime infielder/manager Phil Cavarretta, who had been a key player d... |
What season was Phil Cavarretta a key player for the Cubs? | <text>What season was Phil Cavarretta a key player for the Cubs?</text><reasoning>In the following two decades after Sianis' ill will, the Cubs played mostly forgettable baseball, finishing among the worst teams in the National League on an almost annual basis. Longtime infielder/manager Phil Cavarretta, who had been a... |
Who was fired during spring training in 1954 after admitting the Cubs were unlikely to finish above fifth place? | <text>Who was fired during spring training in 1954 after admitting the Cubs were unlikely to finish above fifth place?</text><reasoning>In the following two decades after Sianis' ill will, the Cubs played mostly forgettable baseball, finishing among the worst teams in the National League on an almost annual basis. Long... |
What year did the Cubs hire GM Dallas Green? | <text>What year did the Cubs hire GM Dallas Green?</text><reasoning>After over a dozen more subpar seasons, in 1981 the Cubs hired GM Dallas Green from Philadelphia to turn around the franchise. Green had managed the 1980 Phillies to the World Series title. One of his early GM moves brought in a young Phillies minor-le... |
Where was GM Dallas Green from? | <text>Where was GM Dallas Green from?</text><reasoning>After over a dozen more subpar seasons, in 1981 the Cubs hired GM Dallas Green from Philadelphia to turn around the franchise. Green had managed the 1980 Phillies to the World Series title. One of his early GM moves brought in a young Phillies minor-league 3rd base... |
What team had Dallas Green managed in 1980? | <text>What team had Dallas Green managed in 1980?</text><reasoning>After over a dozen more subpar seasons, in 1981 the Cubs hired GM Dallas Green from Philadelphia to turn around the franchise. Green had managed the 1980 Phillies to the World Series title. One of his early GM moves brought in a young Phillies minor-lea... |
Who shored up the 1984 roster with a series of transactions? | <text>Who shored up the 1984 roster with a series of transactions?</text><reasoning>Green shored up the 1984 roster with a series of transactions. In December, 1983 Scott Sanderson was acquired from Montreal in a three-team deal with San Diego for Carmelo Martínez. Pinch hitter Richie Hebner (.333 BA in 1984) was signe... |
When was Scott Sanderson acquired from Montreal? | <text>When was Scott Sanderson acquired from Montreal?</text><reasoning>Green shored up the 1984 roster with a series of transactions. In December, 1983 Scott Sanderson was acquired from Montreal in a three-team deal with San Diego for Carmelo Martínez. Pinch hitter Richie Hebner (.333 BA in 1984) was signed as a free-... |
When did LF Gary Matthews and CF Bobby Dernier come from Philadelphia to the Cubs? | <text>When did LF Gary Matthews and CF Bobby Dernier come from Philadelphia to the Cubs?</text><reasoning>Green shored up the 1984 roster with a series of transactions. In December, 1983 Scott Sanderson was acquired from Montreal in a three-team deal with San Diego for Carmelo Martínez. Pinch hitter Richie Hebner (.333... |
When did the Cubs sign a developmental agreement with the Kane County Cougars? | <text>When did the Cubs sign a developmental agreement with the Kane County Cougars?</text><reasoning>Before signing a developmental agreement with the Kane County Cougars in 2012, the Cubs had a Class A minor league affiliation on two occasions with the Peoria Chiefs (1985–1995 and 2004–2012). Ryne Sandberg managed th... |
The Cubs had a Class A minor league affiliation on two occasions with who? | <text>The Cubs had a Class A minor league affiliation on two occasions with who?</text><reasoning>Before signing a developmental agreement with the Kane County Cougars in 2012, the Cubs had a Class A minor league affiliation on two occasions with the Peoria Chiefs (1985–1995 and 2004–2012). Ryne Sandberg managed the Ch... |
When did the Cubs announce a move of their top class A affiliate from Daytona to Myrtle Beach? | <text>When did the Cubs announce a move of their top class A affiliate from Daytona to Myrtle Beach?</text><reasoning>Before signing a developmental agreement with the Kane County Cougars in 2012, the Cubs had a Class A minor league affiliation on two occasions with the Peoria Chiefs (1985–1995 and 2004–2012). Ryne San... |
During what decade did the Cubs become known as "The Loveable Losers"? | <text>During what decade did the Cubs become known as "The Loveable Losers"?</text><reasoning>Following the '69 season, the club posted winning records for the next few seasons, but no playoff action. After the core players of those teams started to move on, the 70s got worse for the team, and they became known as "The... |
What is often pointed to as the one reason for the Cubs' inconsistent late season play? | <text>What is often pointed to as the one reason for the Cubs' inconsistent late season play?</text><reasoning>Following the '69 season, the club posted winning records for the next few seasons, but no playoff action. After the core players of those teams started to move on, the 70s got worse for the team, and they bec... |
What year did the Cubs experience one of their biggest collapses? | <text>What year did the Cubs experience one of their biggest collapses?</text><reasoning>Following the '69 season, the club posted winning records for the next few seasons, but no playoff action. After the core players of those teams started to move on, the 70s got worse for the team, and they became known as "The Love... |
What company purchased the Cubs in 1981? | <text>What company purchased the Cubs in 1981?</text><reasoning>In 1981, after 6 decades under the Wrigley family, the Cubs were purchased by Tribune Company for $20,500,000. Tribune, owners of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, WGN Television, WGN Radio and many other media outlets, controlled the club until Dec... |
How much did Tribune Company purchase the Cubs for? | <text>How much did Tribune Company purchase the Cubs for?</text><reasoning>In 1981, after 6 decades under the Wrigley family, the Cubs were purchased by Tribune Company for $20,500,000. Tribune, owners of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, WGN Television, WGN Radio and many other media outlets, controlled the club... |
How long were the Cubs ran under the Wrigley family? | <text>How long were the Cubs ran under the Wrigley family?</text><reasoning>In 1981, after 6 decades under the Wrigley family, the Cubs were purchased by Tribune Company for $20,500,000. Tribune, owners of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, WGN Television, WGN Radio and many other media outlets, controlled the clu... |
Who put together a good season for the Cubs in 2001? | <text>Who put together a good season for the Cubs in 2001?</text><reasoning>Despite losing fan favorite Grace to free agency, and the lack of production from newcomer Todd Hundley, skipper Don Baylor's Cubs put together a good season in 2001. The season started with Mack Newton being brought in to preach "positive thin... |
Who was brought in to preach "positive thinking"? | <text>Who was brought in to preach "positive thinking"?</text><reasoning>Despite losing fan favorite Grace to free agency, and the lack of production from newcomer Todd Hundley, skipper Don Baylor's Cubs put together a good season in 2001. The season started with Mack Newton being brought in to preach "positive thinkin... |
Who hit a three run walk off homer off of closer Tom "Flash" Gordon? | <text>Who hit a three run walk off homer off of closer Tom "Flash" Gordon?</text><reasoning>Despite losing fan favorite Grace to free agency, and the lack of production from newcomer Todd Hundley, skipper Don Baylor's Cubs put together a good season in 2001. The season started with Mack Newton being brought in to preac... |
Who did Spalding sell the Cubs to in 1902? | <text>Who did Spalding sell the Cubs to in 1902?</text><reasoning>In 1902, Spalding, who by this time had revamped the roster to boast what would soon be one of the best teams of the early century, sold the club to Jim Hart. The franchise was nicknamed the Cubs by the Chicago Daily News in 1902, although not officially... |
Who nicknamed the franchise the Cubs in 1902? | <text>Who nicknamed the franchise the Cubs in 1902?</text><reasoning>In 1902, Spalding, who by this time had revamped the roster to boast what would soon be one of the best teams of the early century, sold the club to Jim Hart. The franchise was nicknamed the Cubs by the Chicago Daily News in 1902, although not officia... |
Who holds the longest championship drought in North American professional sports? | <text>Who holds the longest championship drought in North American professional sports?</text><reasoning>In 1902, Spalding, who by this time had revamped the roster to boast what would soon be one of the best teams of the early century, sold the club to Jim Hart. The franchise was nicknamed the Cubs by the Chicago Dail... |
Who wrote the poem Baseball's Sad Lexicon? | <text>Who wrote the poem Baseball's Sad Lexicon?</text><reasoning>In 1902, Spalding, who by this time had revamped the roster to boast what would soon be one of the best teams of the early century, sold the club to Jim Hart. The franchise was nicknamed the Cubs by the Chicago Daily News in 1902, although not officially... |
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