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Ernie Ovitz

baseball player

Born
October 7, 1885 · Mineral Point
Died
September 11, 1980 · Green Bay
Age
94 years
Nationality
United States

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Ernest Gayhart Ovitz (October 7, 1885 – September 11, 1980) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1911.

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  1. 1.What was the full birth name of Ernie Ovitz?

    • A.Ernie Grant Ovitz
    • B.Ernest Gilbert Ovitz
    • C.Ernest George Ovitz
    • D.Ernest Gayhart Ovitzcorrect

    The biography explicitly identifies his name as Ernest Gayhart Ovitz.

    Source: biographical opening

  2. 2.On what date was Ernie Ovitz born?

    • A.September 11, 1980
    • B.October 7, 1911
    • C.October 7, 1885correct
    • D.September 11, 1885

    The biography states that Ernest Gayhart Ovitz was born on October 7, 1885.

    Source: biographical opening

  3. 3.In what year did Ernie Ovitz play for the Chicago Cubs?

    • A.1910
    • B.1912
    • C.1909
    • D.1911correct

    The biography specifies that Ernest Gayhart Ovitz played for the Chicago Cubs in 1911.

    Source: biographical opening

  4. 4.What position did Ernie Ovitz play in Major League Baseball?

    • A.Outfielder
    • B.Pitchercorrect
    • C.Shortstop
    • D.Catcher

    Ernest Gayhart Ovitz is documented as having been a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

    Source: biographical opening

  5. 5.On what date did Ernie Ovitz pass away?

    • A.October 7, 1980
    • B.October 7, 1911
    • C.September 11, 1980correct
    • D.September 11, 1911

    The text records the death of Ernest Gayhart Ovitz as occurring on September 11, 1980.

    Source: biographical opening

  6. 6.Which professional baseball team did Ernie Ovitz play for?

    • A.Chicago White Sox
    • B.Boston Red Sox
    • C.New York Yankees
    • D.Chicago Cubscorrect

    The provided biography states that Ernie Ovitz played for the Chicago Cubs.

    Source: biographical opening

  7. 7.What was the nationality of Ernie Ovitz?

    • A.British
    • B.Canadian
    • C.Americancorrect
    • D.German

    The text identifies Ernest Gayhart Ovitz as an American pitcher.

    Source: biographical opening

  8. 8.Which resource is listed as providing career statistics for Ernie Ovitz?

    • A.ESPN Stats
    • B.National Baseball Hall of Fame
    • C.Major League Records
    • D.Baseball Referencecorrect

    The biography lists Baseball Reference as a source for his career statistics.

    Source: External links section

  9. 9.According to the text, which organization records are available for Ernie Ovitz?

    • A.Official MLB Archive
    • B.FanGraphs
    • C.Retrosheetcorrect
    • D.Sports Illustrated

    Retrosheet is explicitly listed as a source for his career data.

    Source: External links section

  10. 10.Did Ernie Ovitz participate in the minor leagues according to the text?

    • A.Yes, he started his career in the minor leagues.
    • B.No, he only played in the majors.
    • C.The text does not mention the minor leagues.
    • D.Yes, as indicated by the Baseball Reference (Minors) link.correct

    The text includes a link specifically labeled Baseball Reference (Minors).

    Source: External links section

  11. 11.Besides Baseball Reference, what other almanac is cited for Ernie Ovitz?

    • A.The Sporting News Almanac
    • B.American Baseball Almanac
    • C.Chicago Sports Almanac
    • D.Baseball Almanaccorrect

    The text lists Baseball Almanac as a source for career information.

    Source: External links section

  12. 12.How is Ernest Gayhart Ovitz described in terms of his profession?

    • A.American coach
    • B.American outfielder
    • C.American pitchercorrect
    • D.American manager

    The biography explicitly refers to Ernest Gayhart Ovitz as an American pitcher.

    Source: biographical opening

  13. 13.What is the middle name of Ernest Gayhart Ovitz?

    • A.Gilbert
    • B.Gayhartcorrect
    • C.George
    • D.Grant

    The text provides his full name as Ernest Gayhart Ovitz.

    Source: biographical opening

  14. 14.Which of these organizations is listed alongside Baseball Reference for career stats?

    • A.Baseball Reference (Minors)correct
    • B.National Archive of Athletes
    • C.Major League Baseball Official
    • D.Chicago Cubs Historical Society

    The source list mentions Baseball Reference (Minors) as a career statistics resource.

    Source: External links section

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