What ruling did Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announce in 1961 regarding a single-season record set in more than 154 games?

That the home run record would be vacated until a committee review

That such a record should be distinguished from records set in 154 games

That records set in any number of games are identical with no distinction

That the record would only be official if set in a World Series game

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Roger Maris and the 1961 Home Run Record: Multiple Choice

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01What ruling did Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announce in 1961 regarding a single-season record set in more than 154 games?
02Which pitcher gave up Roger Maris' 61st home run?
03What was the New York Yankees' margin of victory in the American League pennant race in 1961?
04Which Commissioner later (in 1991) affirmed Maris as the single-season home run record holder without the 154-game distinction?
05Which Yankees teammate was the other major home-run threat in 1961 and also a frequent headline in the chase?
06How many regular-season home runs did Roger Maris finish with in 1961?
07Against which team did Maris hit his 61st home run?
08In what ballpark did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
09On what date did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the 1961 season?
10Which longtime single-season home run record did Maris surpass with his 61st homer?