1939 New York Sports Exhibition
GPTKB entity
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:activities |
workshops
competitions demonstrations autograph sessions meet-and-greets |
| gptkbp:attendance |
thousands of spectators
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| gptkbp:duration |
several days
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| gptkbp:exhibitor |
colleges and universities
sports organizations professional sports leagues athletic clubs sports equipment manufacturers |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
cultural significance of sports
Great Depression era development of sports infrastructure pre-World War II America influence of media on sports rise of professional sports |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1939 New York Sports Exhibition
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| gptkbp:impact |
boosted local economy
fostered community engagement increased interest in sports encouraged youth participation in sports promoted physical fitness |
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:boxing gptkb:Basketball_Player gptkb:ice_hockey_team gptkb:sports_event |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future sports events
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
gptkb:radio_station
local newspapers |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
various sports teams
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote sports
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first major sports exhibition in NYC
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:New_York_City_Parks_Department
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| gptkbp:type |
sports exhibition
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| gptkbp:year |
1939
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1939_World's_Fair_in_New_York
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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