Which of the Following Was NOT One of the New

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the new changes applied to major league baseball after the Black Sox scandal?

• A)The White Sox eight were fired.
• B)Pitchers were forbidden from spitting on the ball.
• C)A softer ball was mandated to increase safety.
• D)A baseball commission was establisheD.

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