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|Carrenza M. "Schoolboy" Howard (January 10, 1914 – February 1, 2003) was an American right-handed baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1940 to 1947, mostly with the New York Cubans and the Indianapolis Clowns.
While pitching with the Cubans in 1944, he was credited with a 24-4 record against all opponents, though in his first two years with the team, his league ledger shows marks of 0-1 and 2-1. Records note that most of the teams games were played during that time were non-league teams.
Howard was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. While attending Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, he was a three-time letterman, thus earning his nickname, "Schoolboy."
His birthdate is sometimes listed as 1920.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which state was Carrenza Howard born?
- A.Floridacorrect
- B.North Carolina
- C.Georgia
- D.South Carolina
Carrenza Howard was born in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Source: biographical overview
2.What position did Carrenza Howard play in the Negro leagues?
- A.Right-handed pitchercorrect
- B.Left-handed outfielder
- C.Catcher
- D.Shortstop
Carrenza Howard was an American right-handed baseball pitcher.
Source: biographical overview
3.What was the nickname of Carrenza Howard?
- A.Slugger
- B.Schoolboycorrect
- C.Speedy
- D.Flash
Carrenza Howard earned the nickname Schoolboy while playing sports at university.
Source: early life section
4.When was Carrenza Howard born?
- A.January 10, 1920
- B.January 10, 1924
- C.January 10, 1910
- D.January 10, 1914correct
Carrenza Howard was born on January 10, 1914.
Source: biographical overview
5.At which university did Carrenza Howard play sports?
- A.North Carolina Central University
- B.Florida State University
- C.Shaw Universitycorrect
- D.Howard University
Carrenza Howard attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Source: early life section
6.During which years did Carrenza Howard play in the Negro leagues?
- A.1945 to 1952
- B.1935 to 1942
- C.1940 to 1947correct
- D.1950 to 1957
Carrenza Howard played baseball in the Negro leagues from 1940 to 1947.
Source: career overview
7.With which team did Carrenza Howard record a 24-4 record in 1944?
- A.Indianapolis Clowns
- B.New York Cubanscorrect
- C.Birmingham Black Barons
- D.Kansas City Monarchs
While pitching with the New York Cubans in 1944, Carrenza Howard was credited with a 24-4 record.
Source: career section
8.What was Carrenza Howard's league ledger record in his first year with the New York Cubans?
- A.1-0
- B.0-1correct
- C.2-1
- D.1-2
In his first year with the New York Cubans, Carrenza Howard's league record was 0-1.
Source: career section
9.What was Carrenza Howard's league ledger record in his second year with the New York Cubans?
- A.0-1
- B.2-2
- C.2-1correct
- D.1-1
In his second year with the New York Cubans, Carrenza Howard's league record was 2-1.
Source: career section
10.How many times was Carrenza Howard a letterman at Shaw University?
- A.Twice
- B.Four times
- C.Three timescorrect
- D.Once
While attending Shaw University, Carrenza Howard was a three-time letterman.
Source: early life section
11.On what date did Carrenza Howard pass away?
- A.February 1, 2003correct
- B.January 10, 2004
- C.January 10, 2003
- D.February 1, 2004
Carrenza Howard passed away on February 1, 2003.
Source: biographical overview
12.What alternative birth year is sometimes listed for Carrenza Howard?
- A.1918
- B.1910
- C.1912
- D.1920correct
Carrenza Howard's birthdate is sometimes listed as 1920.
Source: biographical overview
13.What type of games were most of the New York Cubans' games during Carrenza Howard's early tenure?
- A.Tournament games
- B.Exhibition games
- C.Playoff games
- D.Non-league gamescorrect
Records note that most of the games played by the New York Cubans during that time were against non-league teams.
Source: career section
14.How old was Carrenza Howard when he died?
- A.89correct
- B.87
- C.85
- D.91
Carrenza Howard was 89 years old when he died.
Source: biographical overview
15.In which city is Shaw University located?
- A.Daytona Beach
- B.Raleighcorrect
- C.Indianapolis
- D.New York
Carrenza Howard attended Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Source: early life section
16.Besides the New York Cubans, which other team is specifically mentioned as a club Carrenza Howard played for?
- A.Chicago American Giants
- B.Cleveland Buckeyes
- C.Indianapolis Clownscorrect
- D.Newark Eagles
Carrenza Howard played mostly with the New York Cubans and the Indianapolis Clowns.
Source: career overview
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