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QFTCIRS Game 2, Rounds 9-10: boxers and challenges
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Mark Brader
Nov 6, 2019, 10:23:03 PM11/6/19
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> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-09-23,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Red Smarties and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
What was his nickname?
4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
of Boxing". Name him.
5. This boxer is perhaps better known for his life outside the ring.
This middleweight's tremendous punching power and highly
aggressive fighting style earned him his nickname. His signature
moment in the ring came when he knocked out former and future
world champion Emile Griffith in 1963. Give his real name or
his nickname.
6. Evander Holyfield is a former undisputed cruiserweight and
heavyweight champion. He holds victories over Mike Tyson,
George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, earning the nickname he has.
What is that?
7. In 1971, this boxer defeated fellow legend Muhammad Ali at
Madison Square Garden by clear-cut unanimous decision.
The fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century", was his finest
moment and sent Ali to the hospital with a broken jaw. Give the
boxer's name, *including* his nickname.
8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
What was that?
9. His nickname is "money", although some would say he probably
can't spell it. Who?
After you are finished with questions #1-9, first decode the
following rot13:
Vs lbh fnvq "Nyv" be "Pynl" sbe nal nafjre, cyrnfr tb onpx naq
pbzcyrgr gur anzr.
And after you've finished with *that*, please decode question #10:
10. Guvf urniljrvtug sbhtug Zhunzznq Nyv gjvpr, naq ybfg gjvpr.
Abarguryrff, Nyv pnyyrq uvz "gur gbhturfg thl V rire sbhtug"
naq tnir uvz gur avpxanzr "gur Jnfure Jbzna". Jub jnf ur?
** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
* A. Summer Titles
Name the title of each work, which contains the word "Summer".
A1. This Tennessee Williams play originally opened off Broadway
in January 1958, as part of a double bill with the overall
title "Garden District". The next year it was made into
a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Montgomery,
and Montgomery Clift.
A2. This novel by Herman Raucher tells the story of Hermie and
Dorothy, and was made into a 1971 movie starring Gary Grimes
and Jennifer O'Neill.
* B. Somers (Entertainment)
B1. An actress, singer, and comedienne, this Somers was born
in New Brunswick in 1924, and died in 2007 in Connecticut.
Best known as a panelist in the 1970s game show "Match
Game", she was married to Jack Klugman and had a recurring
role as Blanche Madison opposite him on "The Odd Couple".
What was her first name?
B2. An actress, author, singer, and health spokesperson, this
Somers was born in 1946 in California. She's best known
for her roles as Chrissy Snow and Carol Foster Lambert.
What's her first name?
* C. Endless Summer
Long after summer has disappeared here, you can chase summer around
the world. Here are spots you might want to try. Name them.
C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
Bar (the world's oldest bar).
C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
* D. Songs of Summer
D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
this artist. Name him.
D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
* E. Boys of Summer 2019
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction was held in July.
Based on the clues, identify the 2019 inductee.
E1. Nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", he was a 7-time MLB All-Star,
a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time batting champion.
He played third base and was a designated hitter for the
Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004, and later a batting
coach for them from 2015 through 2018. Name Him.
E2. Nicknamed "Moose", this pitcher spent his whole 18 year
career in the American League East, playing for the Baltimore
Orioles from 1991 to 2000, and then the New York Yankees
from 2001 to 2008. He holds the AL record for having won
at least 11 games in 17 different seasons. Name him.
* F. Civil War Summer Battles
In each case, name them.
F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
for the Confederacy.
F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net | "...but I could be wromg." --Rodney Boyd
My text in this article is in the public domain.
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of the Red Smarties and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
What was his nickname?
4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
of Boxing". Name him.
5. This boxer is perhaps better known for his life outside the ring.
This middleweight's tremendous punching power and highly
aggressive fighting style earned him his nickname. His signature
moment in the ring came when he knocked out former and future
world champion Emile Griffith in 1963. Give his real name or
his nickname.
6. Evander Holyfield is a former undisputed cruiserweight and
heavyweight champion. He holds victories over Mike Tyson,
George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, earning the nickname he has.
What is that?
7. In 1971, this boxer defeated fellow legend Muhammad Ali at
Madison Square Garden by clear-cut unanimous decision.
The fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century", was his finest
moment and sent Ali to the hospital with a broken jaw. Give the
boxer's name, *including* his nickname.
8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
What was that?
9. His nickname is "money", although some would say he probably
can't spell it. Who?
After you are finished with questions #1-9, first decode the
following rot13:
Vs lbh fnvq "Nyv" be "Pynl" sbe nal nafjre, cyrnfr tb onpx naq
pbzcyrgr gur anzr.
And after you've finished with *that*, please decode question #10:
10. Guvf urniljrvtug sbhtug Zhunzznq Nyv gjvpr, naq ybfg gjvpr.
Abarguryrff, Nyv pnyyrq uvz "gur gbhturfg thl V rire sbhtug"
naq tnir uvz gur avpxanzr "gur Jnfure Jbzna". Jub jnf ur?
** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
* A. Summer Titles
Name the title of each work, which contains the word "Summer".
A1. This Tennessee Williams play originally opened off Broadway
in January 1958, as part of a double bill with the overall
title "Garden District". The next year it was made into
a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Montgomery,
and Montgomery Clift.
A2. This novel by Herman Raucher tells the story of Hermie and
Dorothy, and was made into a 1971 movie starring Gary Grimes
and Jennifer O'Neill.
* B. Somers (Entertainment)
B1. An actress, singer, and comedienne, this Somers was born
in New Brunswick in 1924, and died in 2007 in Connecticut.
Best known as a panelist in the 1970s game show "Match
Game", she was married to Jack Klugman and had a recurring
role as Blanche Madison opposite him on "The Odd Couple".
What was her first name?
B2. An actress, author, singer, and health spokesperson, this
Somers was born in 1946 in California. She's best known
for her roles as Chrissy Snow and Carol Foster Lambert.
What's her first name?
* C. Endless Summer
Long after summer has disappeared here, you can chase summer around
the world. Here are spots you might want to try. Name them.
C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
Bar (the world's oldest bar).
C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
* D. Songs of Summer
D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
this artist. Name him.
D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
* E. Boys of Summer 2019
The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction was held in July.
Based on the clues, identify the 2019 inductee.
E1. Nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", he was a 7-time MLB All-Star,
a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time batting champion.
He played third base and was a designated hitter for the
Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004, and later a batting
coach for them from 2015 through 2018. Name Him.
E2. Nicknamed "Moose", this pitcher spent his whole 18 year
career in the American League East, playing for the Baltimore
Orioles from 1991 to 2000, and then the New York Yankees
from 2001 to 2008. He holds the AL record for having won
at least 11 games in 17 different seasons. Name him.
* F. Civil War Summer Battles
In each case, name them.
F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
for the Confederacy.
F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net | "...but I could be wromg." --Rodney Boyd
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Nov 6, 2019, 11:07:37 PM11/6/19
to
> 2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
Mike Tyson
> 3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
> wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
> he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
> amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
> What was his nickname?
> 4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
> when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
> of Boxing". Name him.
> 8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
> a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
> Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
> KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
> What was that?
> ** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
> B2. An actress, author, singer, and health spokesperson, this
> Somers was born in 1946 in California. She's best known
> for her roles as Chrissy Snow and Carol Foster Lambert.
> What's her first name?
> * C. Endless Summer
> C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
> C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
> beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
> in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
> activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
> orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
> * D. Songs of Summer
> D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
> and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
> this artist. Name him.
> * F. Civil War Summer Battles
> F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
> by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
> battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
> for the Confederacy.
Atlanta; Chattanooga
> by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
> battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
> for the Confederacy.
> F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
> Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
> 1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
> Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
> and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
> of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
> so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
Nov 7, 2019, 1:43:48 AM11/7/19
to
> ** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
>
> * A. Summer Titles
>
>
> * A. Summer Titles
>
> C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
Jordania
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
> D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
> Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
> released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
Later their lead singer would make his stage name into his legal name
and make a career as a solo artist, but in 1972 it was still a band.
Calvin
Nov 7, 2019, 6:21:31 PM11/7/19
to
On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1:23:03 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
>
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
Muhammad Ali
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
>
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
> 2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
> 3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
> wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
> he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
> amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
> What was his nickname?
> 4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
> when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
> of Boxing". Name him.
> 5. This boxer is perhaps better known for his life outside the ring.
> This middleweight's tremendous punching power and highly
> aggressive fighting style earned him his nickname. His signature
> moment in the ring came when he knocked out former and future
> world champion Emile Griffith in 1963. Give his real name or
> his nickname.
> 6. Evander Holyfield is a former undisputed cruiserweight and
> heavyweight champion. He holds victories over Mike Tyson,
> George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, earning the nickname he has.
> What is that?
> 7. In 1971, this boxer defeated fellow legend Muhammad Ali at
> Madison Square Garden by clear-cut unanimous decision.
> The fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century", was his finest
> moment and sent Ali to the hospital with a broken jaw. Give the
> boxer's name, *including* his nickname.
> 8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
> a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
> Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
> KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
> What was that?
> 9. His nickname is "money", although some would say he probably
> can't spell it. Who?
> 10. Guvf urniljrvtug sbhtug Zhunzznq Nyv gjvpr, naq ybfg gjvpr.
> Abarguryrff, Nyv pnyyrq uvz "gur gbhturfg thl V rire sbhtug"
> naq tnir uvz gur avpxanzr "gur Jnfure Jbzna". Jub jnf ur?
> C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
> beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
> in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
> activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
> orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
> * D. Songs of Summer
>
> D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
> and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
> this artist. Name him.
> D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
> Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
> released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
> * E. Boys of Summer 2019
>
> The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction was held in July.
> Based on the clues, identify the 2019 inductee.
>
> E1. Nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", he was a 7-time MLB All-Star,
> a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time batting champion.
> He played third base and was a designated hitter for the
> Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004, and later a batting
> coach for them from 2015 through 2018. Name Him.
>
> E2. Nicknamed "Moose", this pitcher spent his whole 18 year
> career in the American League East, playing for the Baltimore
> Orioles from 1991 to 2000, and then the New York Yankees
> from 2001 to 2008. He holds the AL record for having won
> at least 11 games in 17 different seasons. Name him.
>
>
> * F. Civil War Summer Battles
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
> by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
> battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
> for the Confederacy.
> F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
> Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
> 1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
> Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
> and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
> of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
> so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
cheers,
calvin
Dan Tilque
Nov 8, 2019, 1:34:12 PM11/8/19
to
On 11/6/19 7:22 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
>
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
Muhammad Ali
>
>
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
>
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
>
> 2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
>
> 3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
> wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
> he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
> amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
> What was his nickname?
>
> 4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
> when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
> of Boxing". Name him.
>
>
> * C. Endless Summer
>
> Long after summer has disappeared here, you can chase summer around
> the world. Here are spots you might want to try. Name them.
>
> C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
>
> F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
> Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
> 1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
> Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
> and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
> of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
> so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
>
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
Nov 10, 2019, 3:22:20 AM11/10/19
to
Mark Brader:
DAN BLUM the winner! Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
This was the hardest round in the original game.
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay; accepting either one, but both
names required). 4 for Calvin and Dan Tilque.
> 2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
Mike Tyson. 4 for Dan Blum and Calvin.
> 3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
> wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
> he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
> amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
> What was his nickname?
Butterbean. 4 for Calvin.
> 4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
> when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
> of Boxing". Name him.
Oscar de la Hoya. 4 for Calvin.
> 5. This boxer is perhaps better known for his life outside the ring.
> This middleweight's tremendous punching power and highly
> aggressive fighting style earned him his nickname. His signature
> moment in the ring came when he knocked out former and future
> world champion Emile Griffith in 1963. Give his real name or
> his nickname.
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.
Outside the ring, he is most famous for spending 20 years in prison
following a murder conviction that was finally overturned as unjust.
> 6. Evander Holyfield is a former undisputed cruiserweight and
> heavyweight champion. He holds victories over Mike Tyson,
> George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, earning the nickname he has.
> What is that?
"The Real Deal". 4 for Calvin.
> 7. In 1971, this boxer defeated fellow legend Muhammad Ali at
> Madison Square Garden by clear-cut unanimous decision.
> The fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century", was his finest
> moment and sent Ali to the hospital with a broken jaw. Give the
> boxer's name, *including* his nickname.
Smokin' Joe Frazier. 4 for Calvin.
> 8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
> a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
> Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
> KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
> What was that?
"The Brown Bomber". 4 for Dan Blum and Calvin.
> 9. His nickname is "money", although some would say he probably
> can't spell it. Who?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. 4 for Calvin.
Claims that he's illiterate were at best exaggerated.
> ...And... please decode question #10:
> 10. This heavyweight fought Muhammad Ali twice, and lost twice.
> Nonetheless, Ali called him "the toughest guy I ever fought"
> and gave him the nickname "the Washer Woman". Who was he?
George Chuvalo.
> ** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
> * A. Summer Titles
> Name the title of each work, which contains the word "Summer".
> A1. This Tennessee Williams play originally opened off Broadway
> in January 1958, as part of a double bill with the overall
> title "Garden District". The next year it was made into
> a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Montgomery,
> and Montgomery Clift.
"Suddenly, Last Summer".
> A2. This novel by Herman Raucher tells the story of Hermie and
> Dorothy, and was made into a 1971 movie starring Gary Grimes
> and Jennifer O'Neill.
"Summer of '42".
> * B. Somers (Entertainment)
> B1. An actress, singer, and comedienne, this Somers was born
> in New Brunswick in 1924, and died in 2007 in Connecticut.
> Best known as a panelist in the 1970s game show "Match
> Game", she was married to Jack Klugman and had a recurring
> role as Blanche Madison opposite him on "The Odd Couple".
> What was her first name?
Brett.
> B2. An actress, author, singer, and health spokesperson, this
> Somers was born in 1946 in California. She's best known
> for her roles as Chrissy Snow and Carol Foster Lambert.
> What's her first name?
Suzanne. (In "Three's Company" (1977-81) and "Step by Step"
(1991-98).) 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.
> * C. Endless Summer
> Long after summer has disappeared here, you can chase summer around
> the world. Here are spots you might want to try. Name them.
> C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
Jordan. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, and Dan Tilque. 3 for Erland.
> C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
> beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
> in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
> activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
> orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
Bali. (In Indonesia.) 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Calvin.
> * D. Songs of Summer
> D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
> and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
> this artist. Name him.
Don Henley. 4 for Dan Blum and Calvin.
> D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
> Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
> released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
Alice Cooper. 4 for Erland and Calvin.
See also Erland's comment, which I suppose is correct.
> * E. Boys of Summer 2019
> The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction was held in July.
> Based on the clues, identify the 2019 inductee.
> E1. Nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", he was a 7-time MLB All-Star,
> a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time batting champion.
> He played third base and was a designated hitter for the
> Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004, and later a batting
> coach for them from 2015 through 2018. Name Him.
Edgar Martinez.
> E2. Nicknamed "Moose", this pitcher spent his whole 18 year
> career in the American League East, playing for the Baltimore
> Orioles from 1991 to 2000, and then the New York Yankees
> from 2001 to 2008. He holds the AL record for having won
> at least 11 games in 17 different seasons. Name him.
Mike Mussina.
> * F. Civil War Summer Battles
> In each case, name them.
> F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
> by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
> battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
> for the Confederacy.
Atlanta. 4 for Calvin and Dan Tilque. 3 for Dan Blum.
> F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
> Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
> 1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
> Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
> and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
> of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
> so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
Antietam (or Sharpsburg -- see Round 9 of the last Final).
4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> His Can Ent Lit Sci Mis Spo Cha SIX
Dan Blum 39 0 23 36 24 24 8 23 169
Dan Tilque 36 24 0 32 35 16 4 16 159
"Calvin" 19 0 14 12 16 24 32 23 128
Bruce Bowler 24 4 -- -- 28 19 -- -- 75
Erland Sommarskog 24 4 0 4 15 11 0 7 65
Pete Gayde 28 0 -- -- 16 12 -- -- 56
Joshua Kreitzer 40 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 40
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Mark Brader | "But [he] had already established his own reputation
Toronto | as someone who wrote poetry that mentioned the el."
m...@vex.net | --Al Kriman
>> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-09-23,
>> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>>
>> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
>> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
>> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
>> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
>> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
>> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>>
>> All questions were written by members of the Red Smarties and are
>> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
>> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
>> my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
And Game 2, otherwise known as the battle of the Dans, is over with
>> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>>
>> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
>> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
>> Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
>> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
>> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
>> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>>
>> All questions were written by members of the Red Smarties and are
>> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
>> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
>> my 2019-10-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
DAN BLUM the winner! Hearty congratulations!
> * Game 2, Round 9 - Sports - Boxers' Nicknames
> 1. Which boxer has been known as "the Louisville Lip"?
names required). 4 for Calvin and Dan Tilque.
> 2. Which boxer has been nicknamed "Iron"?
> 3. Eric Esch -- a bald, pasty former heavyweight boxer, pro
> wrestler, and MMA fighter -- got his nickname from this food
> he was forced to eat to get down to 400 pounds to enter an
> amateur boxing competition. He also kind of looks like one.
> What was his nickname?
> 4. This boxer won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics
> when he was 19, earning him the nickname "the Golden Boy
> of Boxing". Name him.
> 5. This boxer is perhaps better known for his life outside the ring.
> This middleweight's tremendous punching power and highly
> aggressive fighting style earned him his nickname. His signature
> moment in the ring came when he knocked out former and future
> world champion Emile Griffith in 1963. Give his real name or
> his nickname.
Outside the ring, he is most famous for spending 20 years in prison
following a murder conviction that was finally overturned as unjust.
> 6. Evander Holyfield is a former undisputed cruiserweight and
> heavyweight champion. He holds victories over Mike Tyson,
> George Foreman, and Larry Holmes, earning the nickname he has.
> What is that?
> 7. In 1971, this boxer defeated fellow legend Muhammad Ali at
> Madison Square Garden by clear-cut unanimous decision.
> The fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century", was his finest
> moment and sent Ali to the hospital with a broken jaw. Give the
> boxer's name, *including* his nickname.
> 8. The white American press of the 1930s tried to give Joe Louis
> a number of nicknames alluding to his skin color, including "the
> Mahogany Mauler", "the Chocolate Chopper", "the Coffee-Colored
> KO King", "the Safari Sandman" -- and one that actually stuck.
> What was that?
> 9. His nickname is "money", although some would say he probably
> can't spell it. Who?
Claims that he's illiterate were at best exaggerated.
> ...And... please decode question #10:
> 10. This heavyweight fought Muhammad Ali twice, and lost twice.
> Nonetheless, Ali called him "the toughest guy I ever fought"
> and gave him the nickname "the Washer Woman". Who was he?
George Chuvalo.
> ** Game 2, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Farewell to Summer
> * A. Summer Titles
> Name the title of each work, which contains the word "Summer".
> A1. This Tennessee Williams play originally opened off Broadway
> in January 1958, as part of a double bill with the overall
> title "Garden District". The next year it was made into
> a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Montgomery,
> and Montgomery Clift.
> A2. This novel by Herman Raucher tells the story of Hermie and
> Dorothy, and was made into a 1971 movie starring Gary Grimes
> and Jennifer O'Neill.
> * B. Somers (Entertainment)
> B1. An actress, singer, and comedienne, this Somers was born
> in New Brunswick in 1924, and died in 2007 in Connecticut.
> Best known as a panelist in the 1970s game show "Match
> Game", she was married to Jack Klugman and had a recurring
> role as Blanche Madison opposite him on "The Odd Couple".
> What was her first name?
> B2. An actress, author, singer, and health spokesperson, this
> Somers was born in 1946 in California. She's best known
> for her roles as Chrissy Snow and Carol Foster Lambert.
> What's her first name?
(1991-98).) 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.
> * C. Endless Summer
> Long after summer has disappeared here, you can chase summer around
> the world. Here are spots you might want to try. Name them.
> C1. For November, consider *this country*, home to the Rose
> City of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Cave
> Bar (the world's oldest bar).
> C2. May is a good time to visit *this island*, known for its
> beautiful beaches and luxurious hotels. Don't miss diving
> in Nusa Penida, surfing at Nusa Dua, or for some drier
> activities, visit the island's zoo and breakfast with an
> orangutan or play in the mud with an elephant.
> * D. Songs of Summer
> D1. "The Boys of Summer" was covered by the Ataris, DJ Sammy,
> and Night Ranger, but the original was released in 1984 by
> this artist. Name him.
> D2. "School's Out (for the Summer)" was covered by pop duo
> Daphne and Celeste, Gwar, and Krokus, but the original was
> released in 1972 by this artist. Name him.
See also Erland's comment, which I suppose is correct.
> * E. Boys of Summer 2019
> The 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction was held in July.
> Based on the clues, identify the 2019 inductee.
> E1. Nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", he was a 7-time MLB All-Star,
> a 5-time Silver Slugger and 2-time batting champion.
> He played third base and was a designated hitter for the
> Seattle Mariners from 1987 through 2004, and later a batting
> coach for them from 2015 through 2018. Name Him.
> E2. Nicknamed "Moose", this pitcher spent his whole 18 year
> career in the American League East, playing for the Baltimore
> Orioles from 1991 to 2000, and then the New York Yankees
> from 2001 to 2008. He holds the AL record for having won
> at least 11 games in 17 different seasons. Name him.
> * F. Civil War Summer Battles
> In each case, name them.
> F1. Major General William Sherman's Union forces were outnumbered
> by General John Hood's Confederate forces for the 1864-07-22
> battle to neutralize an important supply and rail center
> for the Confederacy.
> F2. Major General George McClellan's Union forces outnumbered
> Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces for this battle on
> 1862-09-17. The result was the single bloodiest day in the
> Civil War and all of American history, leaving 12,400 Union
> and 10,300 soldiers dead. The battle ended in something
> of a stalemate, but Lee's northern invasion was stopped,
> so to that extent it was a win for the Union.
4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, and Dan Tilque.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> His Can Ent Lit Sci Mis Spo Cha SIX
Dan Blum 39 0 23 36 24 24 8 23 169
Dan Tilque 36 24 0 32 35 16 4 16 159
"Calvin" 19 0 14 12 16 24 32 23 128
Bruce Bowler 24 4 -- -- 28 19 -- -- 75
Erland Sommarskog 24 4 0 4 15 11 0 7 65
Pete Gayde 28 0 -- -- 16 12 -- -- 56
Joshua Kreitzer 40 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 40
--
Mark Brader | "But [he] had already established his own reputation
Toronto | as someone who wrote poetry that mentioned the el."
m...@vex.net | --Al Kriman
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