What game was patented under the name Sphairistrike?
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Table Tennis
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Squash
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Lawn Tennis
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Golf
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Correct answer
Explanation
Lawn tennis was originally patented under the name 'Sphairistike' by Major Walter Wingfield in 1874. The Greek name (from 'sphaira' meaning ball) didn't catch on, and the sport eventually became known as lawn tennis, then simply tennis. Wingfield's version was derived from court tennis and racquets.