What is the common name for the 1919 World Series bribery scandal?

• A. Hans Niemann/Chess cheating scandal
• B. CCNY Beavers
• C. Arnold Rothstein/Black Sox scandal
• D. Astros sign-stealing scandal

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing the famous bribery case in baseball history from the 1919 World Series, known as the Black Sox scandal. The best answer links the organizer to the event: Arnold Rothstein/Black Sox scandal. Arnold Rothstein was a powerful gambler who financed the scheme, and his name is closely tied to the scandal as the mastermind behind the bribery that aimed to throw the series. The term “Black Sox scandal” is the standard label used to describe what happened, so pairing Rothstein with the Black Sox scandal gives you the most accurate and widely recognized identification of both the person and the event.

This naming helps you recall both the who and the what: a fraudulent plot involving members of the Chicago White Sox during a World Series, prompted by money from gamblers, with far-reaching consequences like player bans and the creation of the MLB commissioner’s role to safeguard integrity. The other options refer to scandals in different sports or eras, so they don’t fit the 1919 World Series context.