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QFTCICR19 Game 4, Rounds 2-3: baseball, Latin place names
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Mark Brader
Mar 3, 2019, 1:51:40 AM3/3/19
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
as it is not ambiguous.
1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
season (383 in 1973)?
3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
(5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
within 5?
6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
It was set in 2001, by which team?
7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
Name *either* player.
8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
Within 2, how many?
9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
the most times in his career, with 54.
10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
first, or tell us what year that was.
Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
not be exact).
1. Lusitania.
2. Helvetia.
3. Cambria.
4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
5. Hibernia.
6. Batavia.
For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
7. Portus Magnus.
8. Olisipo.
9. Lutetia.
10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
--
Mark Brader Table feel plays a large part, but here
Toronto I only have keyboard feel.
m...@vex.net --Stu Goodgold, in rec.games.bridge
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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
as it is not ambiguous.
1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
season (383 in 1973)?
3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
(5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
within 5?
6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
It was set in 2001, by which team?
7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
Name *either* player.
8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
Within 2, how many?
9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
the most times in his career, with 54.
10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
first, or tell us what year that was.
Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
not be exact).
1. Lusitania.
2. Helvetia.
3. Cambria.
4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
5. Hibernia.
6. Batavia.
For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
7. Portus Magnus.
8. Olisipo.
9. Lutetia.
10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
--
Mark Brader Table feel plays a large part, but here
Toronto I only have keyboard feel.
m...@vex.net --Stu Goodgold, in rec.games.bridge
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Mar 3, 2019, 10:07:26 AM3/3/19
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> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Ryan
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
Portugal
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
Lisbon
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Tilque
Mar 3, 2019, 10:53:47 AM3/3/19
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Pete Rose
>>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
>
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
>
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
>
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
>
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
>
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
>
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
> Name *either* player.
>
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
>
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
>
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
> one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
> first, or tell us what year that was.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Portugal
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
>
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
Dover
--
Dan Tilque
Erland Sommarskog
Mar 3, 2019, 4:30:59 PM3/3/19
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Not for me.
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Marseilles
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Portugal
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
Marseilles
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
>
Bath
>
Calvin
Mar 3, 2019, 7:49:29 PM3/3/19
to
On Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 4:51:40 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Rose
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
>
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
>
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
> Name *either* player.
>
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
> one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
> first, or tell us what year that was.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Portugal
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
Rotterdam, Hamburg
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
Berlin, Madrid
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
cheers,
calvin
Joshua Kreitzer
Mar 4, 2019, 12:46:12 AM3/4/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:z9adnQm4R7Hr5ObBnZ2dnUU7-
L_N...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Pete Rose
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
Nolan Ryan
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
7
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
Pittsburgh Pirates
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
Bath
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
L_N...@giganews.com:
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
Portugal
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
>
> 9. Lutetia.
>
Paris
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Bruce Bowler
Mar 4, 2019, 10:11:47 AM3/4/19
to
On Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:51:34 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25, 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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team is asked
> for, you can give either the city or team name as long as it is not
> ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies,
> and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for most hits (4,256)
> and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Pete Rose
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25, 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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team is asked
> for, you can give either the city or team name as long as it is not
> ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies,
> and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for most hits (4,256)
> and most games played (3,562). Name him.
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for the San
> Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
>
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many, within 5?
>
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
>
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010. Name
> *either* player.
>
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game. Within
> 2, how many?
>
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
>
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second one was
> Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the first, or tell
> us what year that was.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6 name the
> corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent countries, and
> the correspondence of old and new place names may not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
> 2. Helvetia.
Greece
> 3. Cambria.
Wales
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> 5. Hibernia.
Scotland
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
> 9. Lutetia.
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
Mark Brader
Mar 6, 2019, 3:33:09 PM3/6/19
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Mark Brader:
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Pete Rose (played 1963-86, banned from baseball 1989, convicted of
tax evasion 1990). 4 for Dan Tilque, Calvin, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
Nolan Ryan (California Angels). 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Bruce.
By the way, in the original game this question did not say whether
it was asking about a record for pitching or for (not) hitting.
According to baseball-almanac.com, the record for most strikeouts by
a hitter -- i.e. for *being struck out* the most times -- in a season
is only 223, by Mark Reynolds of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009.
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
7 (two in 1973, and one each in 1974, 1975, 1981, 1990, and 1991).
4 for Joshua and Bruce.
He played 27 years altogether, 1966 and 1968-93, with the New York
Mets, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers as well as the Angels.
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
Pittsburgh Pirates. 4 for Joshua.
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
267 (accepting 262-272).
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
Seattle Mariners. 4 for Dan Tilque.
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
> Name *either* player.
Kevin Kouzmanoff (Cleveland Indians), Daniel Nava (Boston Red Sox).
Each of them has subsequently played with 4 other teams.
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
19 (accepting 17-21). 4 for Dan Tilque. 3 for Calvin.
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
Ty Cobb (played 1905-28).
He played mostly with the Detroit Tigers, then with the Philadelphia
Athletics.
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
> one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
> first, or tell us what year that was.
George Bell in 1987.
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
> 1. Lusitania.
Portugal. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin, and Joshua.
2 for Bruce.
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin, and Joshua.
> 3. Cambria.
Wales. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin,
Joshua, and Bruce.
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England. 4 for everyone.
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands (accepting Holland). 4 for everyone.
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
> 7. Portus Magnus.
Portsmouth.
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, and Bruce.
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin, and Joshua.
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
Bath. 4 for Dan Blum, Erland, Calvin, Joshua, and Bruce.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Spo Geo
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 48
Dan Tilque 16 28 44
Dan Blum 0 36 36
"Calvin" 7 28 35
Bruce Bowler 12 22 34
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 32
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m...@vex.net | but missed." --Clive Feather
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
This was the hardest round in the original game.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
tax evasion 1990). 4 for Dan Tilque, Calvin, Joshua, and Bruce.
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
By the way, in the original game this question did not say whether
it was asking about a record for pitching or for (not) hitting.
According to baseball-almanac.com, the record for most strikeouts by
a hitter -- i.e. for *being struck out* the most times -- in a season
is only 223, by Mark Reynolds of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009.
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
4 for Joshua and Bruce.
He played 27 years altogether, 1966 and 1968-93, with the New York
Mets, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers as well as the Angels.
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
> Name *either* player.
Each of them has subsequently played with 4 other teams.
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
He played mostly with the Detroit Tigers, then with the Philadelphia
Athletics.
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
> one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
> first, or tell us what year that was.
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
> 1. Lusitania.
2 for Bruce.
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin, and Joshua.
> 3. Cambria.
Wales. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin,
Joshua, and Bruce.
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 6. Batavia.
Netherlands (accepting Holland). 4 for everyone.
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, and Bruce.
> 9. Lutetia.
Paris. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Erland, Calvin, and Joshua.
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Spo Geo
Joshua Kreitzer 16 32 48
Dan Tilque 16 28 44
Dan Blum 0 36 36
"Calvin" 7 28 35
Bruce Bowler 12 22 34
Erland Sommarskog 0 32 32
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m...@vex.net | but missed." --Clive Feather
Dan Blum
Mar 6, 2019, 4:18:11 PM3/6/19
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Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> > 7. Portus Magnus.
> Portsmouth.
Is there a reference for this? The Romans certainly built something
there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
> > 7. Portus Magnus.
> Portsmouth.
Is there a reference for this? The Romans certainly built something
there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
Pete Gayde
Mar 6, 2019, 6:51:44 PM3/6/19
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> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-25,
> 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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
Pete Rose
> 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 Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Sports - Baseball Records
>
> All records apply to major-league baseball (MLB). Where a team
> is asked for, you can give either the city or team name as long
> as it is not ambiguous.
>
> 1. The career record for the most singles is 3,215. It's held by
> someone who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
> Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He also holds the records for
> most hits (4,256) and most games played (3,562). Name him.
>
> 2. Which pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in a single
> season (383 in 1973)?
>
> 3. <answer 2> also holds the career records for most strikeouts
> (5,714) and for most no-hitters. How many no-hitters?
>
> 4. National League outfielder Barry Bonds holds the record for
> most MVP awards with 7. He won the last 5 while playing for
> the San Francisco Giants, and the others with which other team?
>
> 5. This past year, 2018, the New York Yankees set a new record
> for the most home runs by a team in one season. How many,
> within 5?
>
> 6. The record for most regular-season wins by a team is 116.
> It was set in 2001, by which team?
>
> 7. Only two players have ever turned the first pitch of their MLB
> career into a grand slam -- one in 2006 and the other in 2010.
> Name *either* player.
>
> 8. On 2002-05-23, L.A. Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green set
> the record for most total bases by a player in a single game.
> Within 2, how many?
>
> 9. Name the player who holds the record for stealing home plate
> the most times in his career, with 54.
>
> 10. Okay, this question isn't about a record. Only two Toronto
> Blue Jays have won the American League MVP award. The second
> one was Josh Donaldson in 2015. *Either* tell us who was the
> first, or tell us what year that was.
>
>
> Game 4, Round 3 - Geography - Ancient Latin Place Names
>
> We give you the ancient Roman name, except as noted. For #1-6
> name the corresponding modern country. (Not all are independent
> countries, and the correspondence of old and new place names may
> not be exact).
>
> 1. Lusitania.
> 2. Helvetia.
Switzerland
> 3. Cambria.
> 4. Anglia. (This one is medieval Latin.)
England
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland
> 6. Batavia.
Syria
> 5. Hibernia.
Ireland
> 6. Batavia.
>
> For #7-10, name the corresponding modern *city*.
>
> 7. Portus Magnus.
> 8. Olisipo.
Lisbon
> 9. Lutetia.
> 10. Aquae Sulis. It's in Great Britain.
>
Pete Gayde
Mark Brader
Mar 6, 2019, 6:58:31 PM3/6/19
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Mark Brader:
> > > 7. Portus Magnus.
>
> > Portsmouth.
Dan Blum:
these two maps:
http://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/e9/15/dce91577377b6bd3869161433f8a1944.png
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Brittain_410.jpg
which both show "Portus Magnus" as the water near Portsmouth.
I have not looked into it further.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Astronauts practice landing on laptops"
m...@vex.net | --Ft. Myers, FL, News-Press, March 13, 1994
> > > 7. Portus Magnus.
>
> > Portsmouth.
Dan Blum:
> Is there a reference for this? The Romans certainly built something
> there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
I did some searching to check spellings in that round, and found
> there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
these two maps:
http://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/e9/15/dce91577377b6bd3869161433f8a1944.png
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Brittain_410.jpg
which both show "Portus Magnus" as the water near Portsmouth.
I have not looked into it further.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Astronauts practice landing on laptops"
m...@vex.net | --Ft. Myers, FL, News-Press, March 13, 1994
Mark Brader
Mar 6, 2019, 7:03:07 PM3/6/19
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If Pete Gayde had posted his answers on time, he would
have scored 21 points on Round 2 and 22 on Round 3.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I've always wanted to be a mad scientist!
m...@vex.net | Or perhaps just mad!" -- Robert L. Biddle
have scored 21 points on Round 2 and 22 on Round 3.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I've always wanted to be a mad scientist!
m...@vex.net | Or perhaps just mad!" -- Robert L. Biddle
Dan Blum
Mar 6, 2019, 9:08:43 PM3/6/19
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Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> Mark Brader:
> > > > 7. Portus Magnus.
> >
> > > Portsmouth.
>
> Dan Blum:
> > Is there a reference for this? The Romans certainly built something
> > there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
> I did some searching to check spellings in that round, and found
> these two maps:
> http://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/e9/15/dce91577377b6bd3869161433f8a1944.png
> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Brittain_410.jpg
> which both show "Portus Magnus" as the water near Portsmouth.
> I have not looked into it further.
According to this site:
> Mark Brader:
> > > > 7. Portus Magnus.
> >
> > > Portsmouth.
>
> Dan Blum:
> > Is there a reference for this? The Romans certainly built something
> > there but I don't see any reference to a place of that name.
> I did some searching to check spellings in that round, and found
> these two maps:
> http://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/e9/15/dce91577377b6bd3869161433f8a1944.png
> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Brittain_410.jpg
> which both show "Portus Magnus" as the water near Portsmouth.
> I have not looked into it further.
http://roman-britain.co.uk/names/magnus_portus.htm
"Magnus Portus" refers to natural harbors in the vicinity. However,
it's all moot unless someone gave one of the other places which were
once referred to as Portus Magnus or Magnus Portus. (I didn't check,
but I certainly didn't.)
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