"Dr. James Naismith, Inventor of Basketball" and "First College Basketball Game"

Amanda L. (United States of America)
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  1. problem
    a source of difficulty
    In Springfield, Naismith was faced with the problem of finding a sport that was suitable for play inside during the Massachusetts winter for the students at the School for Christian Workers.
  2. suitable
    meant or adapted for an occasion or use
    In Springfield, Naismith was faced with the problem of finding a sport that was suitable for play inside during the Massachusetts winter for the students at the School for Christian Workers.
  3. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    Naismith wanted to create a game of skill for the students instead of one that relied solely on strength.
  4. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    Naismith wanted to create a game of skill for the students instead of one that relied solely on strength.
  5. relative
    not absolute or complete
    He needed a game that could be played indoors in a relatively small space.
  6. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    James Naismith devised a set of thirteen rules of basketball...
  7. infringement
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
    The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game.
  8. disqualify
    declare unfit
    The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game.
  9. consecutive
    one after the other
    If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
  10. replace
    put in the place of another
    In 1893, he replaced the peach basket with iron hoops and a hammock-style basket.
  11. broadcast
    disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television
    In 1963, college games were first broadcast on national TV, but it wasn't until the 1980s that sports fans ranked basketball up there with football and baseball.
  12. rank
    assign a rating to
    In 1963, college games were first broadcast on national TV, but it wasn't until the 1980s that sports fans ranked basketball up there with football and baseball.
Created on Tue Oct 06 10:38:29 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Oct 06 13:33:52 EDT 2020)

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