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The EuroBasket 1939 was the third edition of the FIBA European Championship.
Answer: True
Historical records indicate that the 1939 tournament in Lithuania marked the third iteration of the FIBA European Championship, following events in 1935 and 1937.
Kaunas, Lithuania, was the sole host city for the EuroBasket 1939.
Answer: True
The entirety of the EuroBasket 1939 tournament was hosted in Kaunas, Lithuania, utilizing the newly constructed Kaunas Sports Hall.
The 1939 EuroBasket tournament took place entirely within the month of June.
Answer: False
The tournament commenced on May 21st and concluded on May 28th, 1939, placing its entirety within the month of May, not June.
The primary venue for the EuroBasket 1939 was an outdoor court known as the Kaunas Stadium.
Answer: False
The tournament was held at the Kaunas Sports Hall, a purpose-built indoor venue, rather than an outdoor stadium.
The opening speech at the 1939 EuroBasket ceremony was delivered by the President of FIBA.
Answer: False
The opening address at the 1939 EuroBasket ceremony was delivered by Antanas Smetona, the President of Lithuania.
Which country hosted the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket?
Answer: Lithuania
Lithuania was the host nation for the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
In which city did the EuroBasket 1939 take place?
Answer: Kaunas
The entirety of the 1939 EuroBasket tournament was held in Kaunas, Lithuania.
What was the format of the 1939 EuroBasket tournament?
Answer: Round-robin format
The 1939 EuroBasket employed a round-robin format, where each participating team played against all others once.
A total of ten national teams participated in the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket.
Answer: False
The 1939 FIBA EuroBasket featured the participation of eight national teams, not ten.
Lithuania entered the 1939 EuroBasket as the reigning champions from the previous tournament.
Answer: True
Lithuania had indeed won the preceding EuroBasket tournament, thus entering the 1939 competition as the defending champions.
Lithuania won its first FIBA EuroBasket title by winning the 1939 tournament.
Answer: False
Lithuania's victory in 1939 marked their second FIBA EuroBasket title, having previously won the inaugural tournament in 1937.
France finished the 1939 EuroBasket in second place.
Answer: False
France secured the fourth position in the final standings of the 1939 EuroBasket tournament.
Poland secured the bronze medal in the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket.
Answer: True
Poland achieved third place in the tournament, thereby earning the bronze medal.
Lithuania finished the 1939 EuroBasket with an undefeated record of 7 wins and 0 losses.
Answer: True
Lithuania's performance in the 1939 EuroBasket was indeed undefeated, concluding the tournament with a record of 7 wins and 0 losses.
The statement 'Poland secured third place with 5 wins and 2 losses, achieving a point differential of +26.' is accurate according to the source.
Answer: True
The source material confirms that Poland finished third in the 1939 EuroBasket with a 5-2 record and a point differential of +26.
How many national teams competed in the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket?
Answer: 8
A total of eight national teams participated in the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket.
Who were the defending champions entering the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Lithuania
Lithuania entered the 1939 EuroBasket tournament as the reigning champions.
Which team finished as the runner-up in the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Latvia
Latvia secured the second-place position, finishing as the runner-up in the 1939 EuroBasket.
Which of the following teams tied for second place in the 1939 EuroBasket standings?
Answer: Latvia and Poland
Latvia and Poland concluded the tournament tied for second place, both achieving identical win-loss records.
Lithuania's final point differential in the 1939 EuroBasket was:
Answer: +259
Lithuania achieved a commanding point differential of +259 throughout the 1939 EuroBasket tournament.
Which team finished last (eighth place) in the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Finland
Finland concluded the 1939 EuroBasket in eighth place, with a record of 0 wins and 7 losses.
What was the largest point differential achieved by any team in the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: +259
The most substantial point differential recorded in the 1939 EuroBasket was +259, achieved by the victorious Lithuanian team.
A total of 35 games were played during the 1939 EuroBasket tournament.
Answer: False
The 1939 EuroBasket tournament comprised a total of 28 games.
The Lithuania vs. Latvia match in the 1939 EuroBasket ended in a draw.
Answer: False
The contested match between Lithuania and Latvia concluded with Lithuania securing a narrow victory, 37-36.
Poland defeated Estonia by a score of 36 to 40 in their 1939 EuroBasket match.
Answer: False
Poland's victory over Estonia in the 1939 EuroBasket was achieved with a score of 40 to 36.
France achieved a dominant victory over Finland, winning 76 to 11.
Answer: True
France secured a decisive victory against Finland in the 1939 EuroBasket, with the final score being 76 to 11.
Italy lost to Hungary with a score of 39 to 21 in the 1939 EuroBasket.
Answer: False
Italy emerged victorious against Hungary in their 1939 EuroBasket match, with a score of 39 to 21.
What was the outcome of the crucial match between Lithuania and Latvia in the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Lithuania won by one point.
The critical encounter between Lithuania and Latvia in the 1939 EuroBasket was decided by a single point, with Lithuania emerging victorious.
Which of these scores represents the match between Poland and France?
Answer: Poland 38 - 36 France
The match between Poland and France concluded with Poland winning 38 to 36.
Which team had the most lopsided victory in terms of score margin during the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Latvia vs Finland (108-7)
Latvia achieved the most significant margin of victory, defeating Finland 108-7.
Pranas Lubinas was officially recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1939 EuroBasket.
Answer: False
While Pranas Lubinas was a significant player and coach, Mykolas Ruzgys was the officially recognized MVP of the 1939 EuroBasket, though Lubinas is sometimes noted as a de facto MVP.
Heino Veskila, representing Lithuania, was the top scorer of the 1939 EuroBasket.
Answer: False
Heino Veskila, who represented Estonia, was the tournament's leading scorer.
Pranas Lubinas, a key player for Lithuania, was 190 cm tall.
Answer: False
Pranas Lubinas, a prominent figure for Lithuania, was recorded as being approximately 200-201 cm tall.
The most negative point differential recorded in the 1939 EuroBasket was -181, achieved by Hungary.
Answer: False
While Hungary's point differential was -181, Finland recorded the most negative point differential at -471.
Pranas Lubinas, the coach of the Lithuanian team, had previously represented Latvia in international basketball.
Answer: False
Pranas Lubinas, the coach of the Lithuanian team, had a prior international career representing the United States, not Latvia.
Who was officially recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket?
Answer: Mykolas Ruzgys
Mykolas Ruzgys received the official designation as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1939 FIBA EuroBasket.
Who was the top scorer of the 1939 EuroBasket, and from which country did he represent?
Answer: Heino Veskila from Estonia
Heino Veskila of Estonia led the tournament in scoring, averaging 16.7 points per game.
Who coached the French national basketball team during the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: Paul Geist
Paul Geist served as the coach for the French national basketball team at the 1939 EuroBasket.
The looming threat of World War I caused several countries to withdraw their participation from the 1939 EuroBasket.
Answer: False
The primary geopolitical concern influencing participation was the impending threat of World War II, not World War I.
A rule change before the 1939 EuroBasket required players to be at least 190 cm tall.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, a rule change permitted players of all heights to compete, rescinding a prior height-based division.
The close score in the Lithuania vs. Latvia game led to improved diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Answer: False
The intense rivalry and close outcome of the Lithuania-Latvia game reportedly led to strained diplomatic relations, resulting in the cancellation of the 1939 Baltic Cup football tournament.
What significant rule change was implemented shortly before the 1939 EuroBasket regarding player eligibility?
Answer: Players of all heights were allowed to compete.
A pivotal rule adjustment permitted players of all heights to participate, removing previous height-based restrictions.
Ticket prices for standing room at the 1939 EuroBasket were higher than for seats.
Answer: False
Ticket prices for standing room were considerably lower (1.5-2 LTL) than for seats (2.5-5 LTL) during the 1939 EuroBasket.
The Kaunas Sports Hall was originally planned to accommodate only 3,500 spectators.
Answer: False
The Kaunas Sports Hall was designed with a total capacity of 11,000, including 3,500 seats, indicating a much larger planned capacity than stated.
The first image in the gallery depicts a Lithuanian postage stamp featuring basketball players.
Answer: False
The initial image in the gallery displays a ticket for the EuroBasket 1939 tournament; the postage stamp featuring national flags appears elsewhere in the gallery.
The presidential prize awarded at the EuroBasket 1939 was a gold medal.
Answer: False
The presidential prize bestowed at the 1939 EuroBasket was a distinctive silver chest adorned with ambers, not a gold medal.
Switzerland hosted the FIBA EuroBasket in 1937.
Answer: False
Switzerland hosted the inaugural FIBA EuroBasket in 1935; the 1937 tournament was hosted by Latvia.
Lithuania also hosted the EuroBasket tournament in 2011.
Answer: True
Lithuania was also a host nation for the EuroBasket tournament in 2011.
Latvia is scheduled to be the sole host of the EuroBasket in 2025.
Answer: False
The 2025 EuroBasket is a co-hosted event, with Latvia participating alongside Cyprus, Finland, and Poland as hosts.
The FIBA European Championship for Small Countries is the official name for the main European basketball championship.
Answer: False
The FIBA European Championship for Small Countries is a distinct competition for nations with smaller populations; the main tournament is known as the FIBA EuroBasket.
What was the cost of a standing spot ticket for the 1939 EuroBasket?
Answer: 1.5 to 2 Lithuanian litas (LTL)
Tickets for standing room at the 1939 EuroBasket were priced between 1.5 and 2 Lithuanian litas (LTL).
What was the presidential prize awarded at the EuroBasket 1939?
Answer: A silver chest adorned with ambers
The presidential prize awarded at the 1939 EuroBasket was a distinguished silver chest embellished with ambers.
Which country hosted the FIBA EuroBasket in 1937?
Answer: Latvia
Latvia hosted the FIBA EuroBasket tournament in 1937.