** Game 8, Round 9 - Sports - The Name in the Game
3. A formalized code of conduct from 1857 was publicly endorsed
by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and came to
be known simply as the "Queensberry Rules" or "Marquess of
Queensberry Rules". Notable rules: keep it sportsmanlike, and
"no boots with spikes". What sport do the Queensberry rules
still apply to today?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
5. First called Hack-a-Rodman, this strategy hinders scoring
opportunities by deliberately fouling against a strong player
who can't free-throw. Dennis Rodman was one such player,
but the name was made much snappier when it later took on the
name of this superstar center who played for L.A. from 1996 to
2004 and for Miami Heat until 2008. Give the new name of the
strategy just or name that player.
6. Johnny Pesky, second baseman and shortstop for the Red Sox
from 1942 to '52, hit a home run by the right field foul
pole. Since then, it's been called Pesky's Pole, and it
was commemorated as such in 2006 with a plaque at its base.
In which park """will you find""" Pesky's Pole?
8. Alois Lutz performed the Lutz in 1913. Ulrich Salchow ("Sal-ko")
invented the Salchow in 1909. What sport?
** Game 8, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Apple, Banana, Blueberry,
Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango
* A. Apple
A2. In 1983 Apple computers released the first personal computer
sold to the public with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
What was the computer called?
* B. Banana
B1. Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky were the four costumed
hosts and band members on which 1970s kids' TV show?
B2. Name the Australian children's television show that premiered
in July 1992 on ABC Television. The main characters are
two bananas named B1 and B2. The show is a worldwide hit
and has spawned concert tours.
* C. Blueberry
C1. This song was an international hit in 1956 for Fats Domino,
and has become a rock and roll standard. The version by
Domino was also ranked #81 in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list
of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. What is the song?
C2. "Blueberry" is a French movie adaptation of the popular
Franco-Belgian comic book series "Blueberry", scripted
by Jean-Michel Charlier and illustrated by Jean Giraud.
By what pseudonym is Giraud better known?
* E. Grapefruit
E1. Major League Baseball teams spend over a month in spring
training in two southern US states to prepare for every
season. Teams that play in Florida are said to be in the
Grapefruit League. Teams that play in Arizona are said to
be in what league?
E2. The grapefruit is thought to be a naturally occurring
hybrid fruit. One ancestor of the grapefruit was the
Jamaican sweet orange. What was the other?
* F. Mango
F1. Which country is the world's largest producer of mangoes?
F2. This tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated
in Indonesia, grows from 20 to 80 feet tall (5-25 m).
The fragrant, purple, edible flesh of its fruit is sweet
and tangy, juicy, and somewhat fibrous. The fruit has the
same name as the tree -- what is it?
** Game 8, Round 9 - Sports - The Name in the Game
1. Long ago, there was the Straddle Technique, the Eastern Cut-Off
and the Western Roll. Then in the summer Olympics of 1968, a
whole new way of high-jumping took the athletics world by storm.
Named after the jumper who introduced it, what is it called?
2. This special kind of "hat trick" requires a hockey player to
score a goal, get an assist, and get in a fight -- all in
one game. The "Hockey News" has kept this stat since 1996.
The famous player that it's named after achieved this "feat" only
a few times in his career -- the first time in 1953. Name him.
3. A formalized code of conduct from 1857 was publicly endorsed
by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and came to
be known simply as the "Queensberry Rules" or "Marquess of
Queensberry Rules". Notable rules: keep it sportsmanlike, and
"no boots with spikes". What sport do the Queensberry rules
still apply to today?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
5. First called Hack-a-Rodman, this strategy hinders scoring
opportunities by deliberately fouling against a strong player
who can't free-throw. Dennis Rodman was one such player,
but the name was made much snappier when it later took on the
name of this superstar center who played for L.A. from 1996 to
2004 and for Miami Heat until 2008. Give the new name of the
strategy just or name that player.
6. Johnny Pesky, second baseman and shortstop for the Red Sox
from 1942 to '52, hit a home run by the right field foul
pole. Since then, it's been called Pesky's Pole, and it
was commemorated as such in 2006 with a plaque at its base.
In which park """will you find""" Pesky's Pole?
7. In baseball, it refers to the threshold of incompetent hitting
-- a batting average of .200. Named after a Pittsburgh shortstop
from 1974 to '78, what is it called?
8. Alois Lutz performed the Lutz in 1913. Ulrich Salchow ("Sal-ko")
invented the Salchow in 1909. What sport?
10. In gymnastics, on the uneven bars, from a stand on the high
bar, do a back flip and then regrasp the bar. This stunning
move was named after the Soviet gymnast who first performed it
in the 1972 Olympics. What is it called?
** Game 8, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Apple, Banana, Blueberry,
Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango
* A. Apple
A1. The apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.
It is of the genus Malus and is in the same family as which
popular flower?
A2. In 1983 Apple computers released the first personal computer
sold to the public with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
What was the computer called?
* B. Banana
B1. Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky were the four costumed
hosts and band members on which 1970s kids' TV show?
B2. Name the Australian children's television show that premiered
in July 1992 on ABC Television. The main characters are
two bananas named B1 and B2. The show is a worldwide hit
and has spawned concert tours.
* C. Blueberry
C1. This song was an international hit in 1956 for Fats Domino,
and has become a rock and roll standard. The version by
Domino was also ranked #81 in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list
of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. What is the song?
C2. "Blueberry" is a French movie adaptation of the popular
Franco-Belgian comic book series "Blueberry", scripted
by Jean-Michel Charlier and illustrated by Jean Giraud.
By what pseudonym is Giraud better known?
* D. Cherry
D1. This actress may be best-known for her role as President
Allison Taylor on the Fox series "24", for which she won
an Emmy. However, most of her career has been in the theater
on Broadway, including her Tony-winning lead performances
in Lincoln Center's 1995 production of "The Heiress" and
John Patrick Shanley's play "Doubt". Name her.
* E. Grapefruit
E1. Major League Baseball teams spend over a month in spring
training in two southern US states to prepare for every
season. Teams that play in Florida are said to be in the
Grapefruit League. Teams that play in Arizona are said to
be in what league?
* F. Mango
F1. Which country is the world's largest producer of mangoes?
F2. This tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated
in Indonesia, grows from 20 to 80 feet tall (5-25 m).
The fragrant, purple, edible flesh of its fruit is sweet
and tangy, juicy, and somewhat fibrous. The fruit has the
same name as the tree -- what is it?
** Game 8, Round 9 - Sports - The Name in the Game
1. Long ago, there was the Straddle Technique, the Eastern Cut-Off
and the Western Roll. Then in the summer Olympics of 1968, a
whole new way of high-jumping took the athletics world by storm.
Named after the jumper who introduced it, what is it called?
2. This special kind of "hat trick" requires a hockey player to
score a goal, get an assist, and get in a fight -- all in
one game. The "Hockey News" has kept this stat since 1996.
The famous player that it's named after achieved this "feat" only
a few times in his career -- the first time in 1953. Name him.
3. A formalized code of conduct from 1857 was publicly endorsed
by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and came to
be known simply as the "Queensberry Rules" or "Marquess of
Queensberry Rules". Notable rules: keep it sportsmanlike, and
"no boots with spikes". What sport do the Queensberry rules
still apply to today?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
8. Alois Lutz performed the Lutz in 1913. Ulrich Salchow ("Sal-ko")
invented the Salchow in 1909. What sport?
10. In gymnastics, on the uneven bars, from a stand on the high
bar, do a back flip and then regrasp the bar. This stunning
move was named after the Soviet gymnast who first performed it
in the 1972 Olympics. What is it called?
** Game 8, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Apple, Banana, Blueberry,
Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango
A2. In 1983 Apple computers released the first personal computer
sold to the public with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
What was the computer called?
* C. Blueberry
C1. This song was an international hit in 1956 for Fats Domino,
and has become a rock and roll standard. The version by
Domino was also ranked #81 in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list
of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. What is the song?
C2. "Blueberry" is a French movie adaptation of the popular
Franco-Belgian comic book series "Blueberry", scripted
by Jean-Michel Charlier and illustrated by Jean Giraud.
By what pseudonym is Giraud better known?
* E. Grapefruit
E1. Major League Baseball teams spend over a month in spring
training in two southern US states to prepare for every
season. Teams that play in Florida are said to be in the
Grapefruit League. Teams that play in Arizona are said to
be in what league?
E2. The grapefruit is thought to be a naturally occurring
hybrid fruit. One ancestor of the grapefruit was the
Jamaican sweet orange. What was the other?
* F. Mango
F1. Which country is the world's largest producer of mangoes?
F2. This tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated
in Indonesia, grows from 20 to 80 feet tall (5-25 m).
The fragrant, purple, edible flesh of its fruit is sweet
and tangy, juicy, and somewhat fibrous. The fruit has the
same name as the tree -- what is it?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
Wrestling
** Game 8, Round 9 - Sports - The Name in the Game
Whether for greatness or notoriety, their names have become part of
the lexicon of sports. The following questions are about sports
terms derived from people's names. (Note: On those questions
where we ask for the name of a thing and say it's named after a
person, you have to give the full name of the thing; don't just
name the person. For example, a "Ponzi *scheme*", not a "Ponzi".)
1. Long ago, there was the Straddle Technique, the Eastern Cut-Off
and the Western Roll. Then in the summer Olympics of 1968, a
whole new way of high-jumping took the athletics world by storm.
Named after the jumper who introduced it, what is it called?
2. This special kind of "hat trick" requires a hockey player to
score a goal, get an assist, and get in a fight -- all in
one game. The "Hockey News" has kept this stat since 1996.
The famous player that it's named after achieved this "feat" only
a few times in his career -- the first time in 1953. Name him.
3. A formalized code of conduct from 1857 was publicly endorsed
by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and came to
be known simply as the "Queensberry Rules" or "Marquess of
Queensberry Rules". Notable rules: keep it sportsmanlike, and
"no boots with spikes". What sport do the Queensberry rules
still apply to today?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
5. First called Hack-a-Rodman, this strategy hinders scoring
opportunities by deliberately fouling against a strong player
who can't free-throw. Dennis Rodman was one such player,
but the name was made much snappier when it later took on the
name of this superstar center who played for L.A. from 1996 to
2004 and for Miami Heat until 2008. Give the new name of the
strategy just or name that player.
6. Johnny Pesky, second baseman and shortstop for the Red Sox
from 1942 to '52, hit a home run by the right field foul
pole. Since then, it's been called Pesky's Pole, and it
was commemorated as such in 2006 with a plaque at its base.
In which park """will you find""" Pesky's Pole?
7. In baseball, it refers to the threshold of incompetent hitting
-- a batting average of .200. Named after a Pittsburgh shortstop
from 1974 to '78, what is it called?
8. Alois Lutz performed the Lutz in 1913. Ulrich Salchow ("Sal-ko")
invented the Salchow in 1909. What sport?
9. This hockey "spin-a-rama" is a quick pivoting turn with
the puck, thus evading a check from an opponent. It was
coined by broadcaster Danny Gallivan and named after this
Conn-Smythe-winning defenseman from the Habs from 1966 to '82.
Whose name was given to this spinarama?
10. In gymnastics, on the uneven bars, from a stand on the high
bar, do a back flip and then regrasp the bar. This stunning
move was named after the Soviet gymnast who first performed it
in the 1972 Olympics. What is it called?
** Game 8, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Apple, Banana, Blueberry,
Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango
* A. Apple
A1. The apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.
It is of the genus Malus and is in the same family as which
popular flower?
A2. In 1983 Apple computers released the first personal computer
sold to the public with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
What was the computer called?
* B. Banana
B1. Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky were the four costumed
hosts and band members on which 1970s kids' TV show?
B2. Name the Australian children's television show that premiered
in July 1992 on ABC Television. The main characters are
two bananas named B1 and B2. The show is a worldwide hit
and has spawned concert tours.
* C. Blueberry
C1. This song was an international hit in 1956 for Fats Domino,
and has become a rock and roll standard. The version by
Domino was also ranked #81 in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list
of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. What is the song?
C2. "Blueberry" is a French movie adaptation of the popular
Franco-Belgian comic book series "Blueberry", scripted
by Jean-Michel Charlier and illustrated by Jean Giraud.
By what pseudonym is Giraud better known?
* D. Cherry
D1. This actress may be best-known for her role as President
Allison Taylor on the Fox series "24", for which she won
an Emmy. However, most of her career has been in the theater
on Broadway, including her Tony-winning lead performances
in Lincoln Center's 1995 production of "The Heiress" and
John Patrick Shanley's play "Doubt". Name her.
D2. Don Cherry """is""" known for wearing outrageous jackets in
various disturbing colors. He also was very fond of his
late Boston terrier. What was the dog's name?
* E. Grapefruit
E1. Major League Baseball teams spend over a month in spring
training in two southern US states to prepare for every
season. Teams that play in Florida are said to be in the
Grapefruit League. Teams that play in Arizona are said to
be in what league?
E2. The grapefruit is thought to be a naturally occurring
hybrid fruit. One ancestor of the grapefruit was the
Jamaican sweet orange. What was the other?
* F. Mango
F1. Which country is the world's largest producer of mangoes?
F2. This tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated
in Indonesia, grows from 20 to 80 feet tall (5-25 m).
The fragrant, purple, edible flesh of its fruit is sweet
and tangy, juicy, and somewhat fibrous. The fruit has the
same name as the tree -- what is it?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-07-04,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
** Game 8, Round 9 - Sports - The Name in the Game
Whether for greatness or notoriety, their names have become part of
the lexicon of sports. The following questions are about sports
terms derived from people's names. (Note: On those questions
where we ask for the name of a thing and say it's named after a
person, you have to give the full name of the thing; don't just
name the person. For example, a "Ponzi *scheme*", not a "Ponzi".)
1. Long ago, there was the Straddle Technique, the Eastern Cut-Off
and the Western Roll. Then in the summer Olympics of 1968, a
whole new way of high-jumping took the athletics world by storm.
Named after the jumper who introduced it, what is it called?
2. This special kind of "hat trick" requires a hockey player to
score a goal, get an assist, and get in a fight -- all in
one game. The "Hockey News" has kept this stat since 1996.
The famous player that it's named after achieved this "feat" only
a few times in his career -- the first time in 1953. Name him.
3. A formalized code of conduct from 1857 was publicly endorsed
by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and came to
be known simply as the "Queensberry Rules" or "Marquess of
Queensberry Rules". Notable rules: keep it sportsmanlike, and
"no boots with spikes". What sport do the Queensberry rules
still apply to today?
4. In this sport, a score of 111 is often called a "Nelson",
named after Lord Nelson, possibly because he had 1 eye, 1 arm,
and 1 leg -- although the last bit embroiders the truth a little.
What sport are we talking about?
5. First called Hack-a-Rodman, this strategy hinders scoring
opportunities by deliberately fouling against a strong player
who can't free-throw. Dennis Rodman was one such player,
but the name was made much snappier when it later took on the
name of this superstar center who played for L.A. from 1996 to
2004 and for Miami Heat until 2008. Give the new name of the
strategy just or name that player.
6. Johnny Pesky, second baseman and shortstop for the Red Sox
from 1942 to '52, hit a home run by the right field foul
pole. Since then, it's been called Pesky's Pole, and it
was commemorated as such in 2006 with a plaque at its base.
In which park """will you find""" Pesky's Pole?
7. In baseball, it refers to the threshold of incompetent hitting
-- a batting average of .200. Named after a Pittsburgh shortstop
from 1974 to '78, what is it called?
8. Alois Lutz performed the Lutz in 1913. Ulrich Salchow ("Sal-ko")
invented the Salchow in 1909. What sport?
9. This hockey "spin-a-rama" is a quick pivoting turn with
the puck, thus evading a check from an opponent. It was
coined by broadcaster Danny Gallivan and named after this
Conn-Smythe-winning defenseman from the Habs from 1966 to '82.
Whose name was given to this spinarama?
10. In gymnastics, on the uneven bars, from a stand on the high
bar, do a back flip and then regrasp the bar. This stunning
move was named after the Soviet gymnast who first performed it
in the 1972 Olympics. What is it called?
** Game 8, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Apple, Banana, Blueberry,
Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango
* A. Apple
A1. The apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.
It is of the genus Malus and is in the same family as which
popular flower?
A2. In 1983 Apple computers released the first personal computer
sold to the public with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
What was the computer called?
* B. Banana
B1. Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky were the four costumed
hosts and band members on which 1970s kids' TV show?
B2. Name the Australian children's television show that premiered
in July 1992 on ABC Television. The main characters are
two bananas named B1 and B2. The show is a worldwide hit
and has spawned concert tours.
* C. Blueberry
C1. This song was an international hit in 1956 for Fats Domino,
and has become a rock and roll standard. The version by
Domino was also ranked #81 in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list
of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. What is the song?
C2. "Blueberry" is a French movie adaptation of the popular
Franco-Belgian comic book series "Blueberry", scripted
by Jean-Michel Charlier and illustrated by Jean Giraud.
By what pseudonym is Giraud better known?
* D. Cherry
D1. This actress may be best-known for her role as President
Allison Taylor on the Fox series "24", for which she won
an Emmy. However, most of her career has been in the theater
on Broadway, including her Tony-winning lead performances
in Lincoln Center's 1995 production of "The Heiress" and
John Patrick Shanley's play "Doubt". Name her.
D2. Don Cherry """is""" known for wearing outrageous jackets in
various disturbing colors. He also was very fond of his
late Boston terrier. What was the dog's name?
* E. Grapefruit
E1. Major League Baseball teams spend over a month in spring
training in two southern US states to prepare for every
season. Teams that play in Florida are said to be in the
Grapefruit League. Teams that play in Arizona are said to
be in what league?
E2. The grapefruit is thought to be a naturally occurring
hybrid fruit. One ancestor of the grapefruit was the
Jamaican sweet orange. What was the other?
* F. Mango
F1. Which country is the world's largest producer of mangoes?
F2. This tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated
in Indonesia, grows from 20 to 80 feet tall (5-25 m).
The fragrant, purple, edible flesh of its fruit is sweet
and tangy, juicy, and somewhat fibrous. The fruit has the
same name as the tree -- what is it?
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