Toss-Ups



TOSSUPS -- HOOPS MALONE TRASHMASTERS 1999 -- UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Jason Schwengler, Gourab Bhattacharjee, Keith Hudson, & Ward Cullum

1. They are extremely sought after but it is hard to keep several of them in one place because a high concentration triggers an electrical disturbance in the atmosphere. They are listed as 400 cm tall and weighing 6 kg. They are of the "electric" type and the Thunder Stone enables them to evolve. FTP give the better known name of Pokemon #25, a yellow mouse-like creature which can evolve into Raichu.

Answer: _Pikachu_

2. Born in England in 1970, she first came to Britain's attention working with the Chemical Brothers and William Orbit. She thought of her 1993 debut, Superpinkymandy, as more of a demo, but with her second album, Trailer Park, the critical world took notice of her neo-electronic-folkie music and sultry, winsome voice. Between albums, though, she was diagnosed with debilitating Crohn's disease, which forced her to cancel some solo shows and pull out of the opening slot of last year's Neil Young tour. But that didn't stop her from releasing this year's sparkling Central Reservation. FTP, identify this 1997 Lilith Fair artist who has garnered acclaim for songs such as "Stolen Car" and "She Cries Your Name."

Answer: Beth _Orton_

3. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, where he was the drummer for a local band, and he apparently declined a music scholarship to pursue his true passion. His latest book, _Every Day's a Party_, was

released this fall, and he was named one of People magazine's "25 Most Intriguing" last year. He's the host of two popular shows on cable, and a CD associated with him features artists such as Buckwheat Zydeco, along

with a few recipes in the liner notes. FTP, capture the "essence" of this transplant to New Orleans, who likes to "kick it up a notch" live on the Food Network.

Answer: _Emeril_ Lagasse (accept either name alone)

4. The novel opens at the threshhold of the 21st century when technology is evolving at an amazing rate. Information can be transferred between two points without wires or networks and computers can be

constructed out of single molecules. More importantly any moment of the past can be actualized and this is what leads a group of historians into 14th century fedual France where the adventure really begins. FTP name the latest Michael Crichton novel whose plot is described above.

Answer: _Timeline_

5. From 1977 to 1980, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 10 losses, striking out 73 in 162 innings over 27 starts. Not stellar numbers, but at least in 1977 and 1978, he had an ERA under 3.00. His more memorable season was 1976, when he went 19 and 9 as a rookie, with a 2.34 ERA and 24 complete games. FTP, identify this case study of why you don't overwork a stud 21-year-old rookie pitcher, in this case, a Detroit Tiger widely known as "the Bird".

Answer: Mark _Fidrych_

6. His first film role was "Cowboy" in the 1948 short "The Streets of Laredo." From those humble beginnings, he went on to a notable career as a writer, producer, director, and actor. His career was so notable, in fact, as to be the subject of a 1994 film that led to a Best Supporting Actor award for one of its stars. Late in his career he collaborated with Stephen Apostolof on such memorable works as Hot Ice, The Beach Bunnies, and Five Loose Women. FTP, identify this Hollywood journeyman who is perhaps better known as the title character in 1953's Glen or Glenda, and writer/director of Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Answer: Edward D. "Ed" _Wood_, Jr.

7. During the month of November alone she appeared on Regis and Kathie Lee, The Tonight Show, and been featured on A & E's "Biography." On Thanskgiving Day she sang the national anthem at the Cowboys-Dolphins game and then probably went home and watched the made for TV movie "Secret of Giving" on CBS, in which she also happens to star. Somehow, I'm guessing that the role isn't as exciting as that of the plucky survivalist she played in "Tremors." FTP identify this part-time actress and full-time country singer.

Answer: _Reba McEntire_

8. In the summer of 1994, after just being cut, this athlete stocked shelves at a supermarket by night while practicing at his old college by day. He sincerely credits his faith in fundamental Christianity for bringing him through doubt and adversity, which included a spider bite in 1997 while on honeymoon in Jamaica that caused his throwing arm to swell severely and one team to cancel a tryout. He was expected to be a back-up at most for his current team this year, but now he's no longer being confused with a former standout running back for Penn State and the Seattle Seahawks. FTP, name this former Iowa Barnstormer of the Arena Football League, a quarterback sensation who's filled in more than adequately for Trent Green and the St. Louis Rams.

Answer: Kurt _Warner_

9. This influential group's 1999 release was available on MP3s from Atomic Pop Records before it hit store shelves, and their 1998 release was a soundtrack for a Spike Lee film starring Ray Allen. While still receiving critical acclaim, they no longer generate the same commercial success or controversy they did earlier this decade, when a video from their 1991 release was interpreted by some as a call to violence against Arizona politicians. FTP name this rap group, whose recent releases were _There's a Poison Goin' On_ and _He Got Game_, with soundscapes by the Bomb Squad with Terminator X and featuring the vocals of Flavor Flav and Chuck D.

Answer: _Public Enemy_

10. He was a former member of the Polish under-17 soccer team who transferred to Seabreeze High School in Florida where he scored a record 69 goals in Class 5A. He turned down numerous professional soccer contracts in South America to go to college instead. He turned down offers from Tennessee, Miami (FL), Michigan, and Florida to enroll at Florida State where his sucess has helped FSU become the top football

(not soccer) team in the nation. FTP name this soccer-player turned place kicker who booted 3 field goals in a 7-point win over Florida this season.

Answer: Sebastian _Janikowski_

11. A 1992 ad in Rolling Stone proclaimed the virtues of that year's new comedies from NBC. Most of the series quickly came and went, but one achieved a fair measure of success. It was billed as the story of the

newlywed Coopers, who would adjust to their new life together. Apparently, they also needed to adjust to a new last name, as "Cooper" was never used as their name on the show. FTP, identify the show about Murray and Nat, Mark and Fran, Burt and Sylvia, and especially about Paul and Jamie, the Buchmans.

Answer: _Mad About You_

12. Received a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Award in 1983 and used the money to finance his own cinematic ventures; directed the music videos for Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A.," "I'm on Fire," and "Glory Days;" appeared as a motorcycle cop in _Something Wild_ and an FBI agent in _Malcolm X_; wrote the novels _Pride of the Bimbos_, _Los Gusanos_, and _Union Dues_, the last of which became source material for the movie _Matewan_; wrote screenplays for Roger Corman productions and the independent features he's directed, the first of which was 1979's _Return of the Secaucus Seven_ and the most recent being 1999's _Limbo._ FTP, name this prolific storyteller, who received Academy Award nominations for 1992's _Passion Fish_ and 1996's _Lone Star._

Answer: John _Sayles_

13. He was a utility infielder with the Dodgers, Pitates, Cubs, Cardinals, Braves, and Red Sox during the '40s and '50s. He entered the managerial ranks in 1960 and was the first manager ever of the Montreal Expos. Noted for his "little-ball" tendencies, he won over 1,900 games over his 26-year career. However, his teams never won a league pennant, thanks to two memorable collapses. FTP, name this man who managed both the

1964 Philadelphia Phillies and the 1986 California Angels.

Answer: Gene _Mauch_

14. Co-written and produced by Bob Rafelson and Jack Nicholson before they did _Five Easy Pieces_, this non-sequitur film featured the acting talents of Sonny Liston and Ray Nitschke, clips from movies of the '30s and '40s, a subtext which condemned the manufacturing of pop stars, and the Gerry Goffin and Carole King- written "Porpoise Song." FTP, name this plotless, psychedelic picture from 1968, which came out shortly before its primary subject and stars, the Monkees, broke up.

Answer: _Head_

15. This intereresting modification of a "panel" show has been hosted by Ileana Douglas, Andy Dick, Charles Barkely, and Ice-T among others. While the celebrity guests "initiate the discussion," if you will, the audience has the final say in making the definitive choice about topics such as the Sexiest Teen Idol and Best One-Hit Wonder. FTP, name this contentious show, advertised as offering something "everyone can disagree on," found on VH1.

Answer: _The List_

16. The tagline reads "Beyond 1984, Beyond 2001, Beyond Love, Beyond Death." It should also read Beyond Bad. The opening line of the movie is "the gun is good...the penis is evil" and it goes pretty much downhill from there as we learn of the struggle between the catatonic Brutals and the immortal Eternals. Things get interesting when a Brutal named Zed learns to read and threatens to disrupt the order of things. FTP identify this film, arguably the worst movie that Sean Connery has ever done; yes, that includes Highlander 2.

Answer: _Zardoz_

17. Many of you at this tournament are probably acquainted with John Carpenter, the recently crowned Millionaire on the Regis Philbin sweeps-fest, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." If you watched ABC nightly

during the November run, though, you would know that Regis had crowned another millionaire three nights before Carpenter. FTP, identify the Millionaire, a New York City mayoral aide who brought home the dough on

ABC's Tuesday night series Spin City.

Answer: Paul Lassiter (either first or last name is acceptable)

18. Formed in 1986 in Santa Monica, this band's first album, _Bread and Circus_, was recorded two years later for $650. Heavily influenced by R.E.M., this band contributed a cover of "Rock and Roll All Night" to the

_Kiss My A**_ tribute album and a cover of "Instant Karma!" to the John Lennon tribute album, _Working Class Hero_. Their last original album, _Coil_, featured the semi-hits "Crazy Life" and "Whatever I Fear", not to

mention "Come Down", not to be confused with their previous "Fall Down" or "Hold Her Down". FTP, name this band who got their name from a Monty Python sketch and had their greatest success with their first hit, "All I Want."

Answer: _Toad the Wet Sprocket_

19 This actress, born in Connecticut in 1955, earned 4 Jefferson Awards while a member of the prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago, and has directed 2 plays. Her film debut was in 1981's _Four Friends_, which was followed by notable supporting roles in _Eleni_ and _The Purple Rose of Cairo._ She earned an Emmy nomination for her supporting role in the made-for-cable movie _Bastard Out of Carolina,_ but

also had the misfortune of starring opposite Nathan Lane in the poorly received NBC sitcom "Encore! Encore!" FTP, name this actress, who had a recurring appearance in 1996 on NBC's "ER" as Dr. Abby Keaton, and

memorable lead roles in the films _Dick Tracy_ and _Dirty Rotten Scoundrels._

Answer: Glenne _Headly_

20. Joe Strummer, Rick James and Ike Turner, Ween, Rancid, Puffy, Elton John, Master P, Wycelf Jean, Devo, and of course, Primus. All of these artists came together on one album to help a friend in need. FTP name it.

Answer: The _South Park_ Album (also accept _Chef Aid_)

21. On their official web site, "Sin City", they say "We have been doing magic together for twenty-three years, and are so sick of it we could spit. So, in the new show, we are moving into the field of religion and will be performing real miracles." Over such a long career you have probably seen them in numerous places, but you'll earn ten points if you can identify these eccentric guys who appeared as Drell and Skippy on Sabrina, the

Teenage Witch.

Answer: _Penn and Teller_

22. As with any successful series, theories and rumors about the future of the characters abound. What is known that there will be four more additions to the series, bringing it to a total of seven books. FTP, identify the hero of the series that features characters such as Draco Malfoy, Professor Lupin, Hermione, and Snape, as created by author Joanne "J.K." Rowling.

Answer: _Harry Potter_

23. Launched just two years ago, this Canadian company is already making quite a roar. Its studios division houses the "X-Files", its television division produces the "Busted on the Job" series for FOX, and its animation division is responsible for shows such as "Mega Babies" on FOX Family Channel. However, it is best-known for its ventures not related to FOX, specifically the distribution of independent films such as last year's Academy Award-nominated _Affliction_ and _Gods and Monsters_. FTP, name this entertainment company which also bailed out Miramax's Weinstein brothers by agreeing to distribute the controversial movie _Dogma_ this fall, and whose logo is an illustrated rendering of the constellation Leo.

Answer: _Lions Gate_

TOSSUPS -- HOOPS MALONE TRASHMASTERS 1999 -- UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Jason Schwengler, Gourab Bhattacharjee, Keith Hudson, & Ward Cullum

1. No round co-written by the defending K-tel Hellion would be complete without a question on last year's grand prize, K-tel's two-album collection "Starburst," which featured primarily songs from 1978. Actually, the grand prize consisted of only the second of the two albums, but we'll stretch and cover both albums (10 points apiece).

a. The last song on the set was by an artist recently revealed to be Mimi's first husband on the Drew Carey Show. FTP, identify the artist who had a big hit with "Baby, Hold On."

Answer: _Eddie Money_

b. FTP, finish the verse and you'll name the title of the Meat Loaf song featured on "Starburst": "I want you, I need you, but there ain't no way I'm ever gonna love you, well don't be sad, darlin', cuz..."

Answer: "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad"

c. In the early eighties, Bonnie Tyler had a couple of Jim Steinman penned hits with "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero." You'll earn ten points for identifying her first big hit, a country-pop crossover that appears on album one of "Starburst."

Answer: "It's a Heartache"

2. Answer the following questions about one of the most disastrous toy marketing campaigns in recent history. Each question is worth 10 points.

a) These dolls were the hottest selling toys on the market until a psychotic killer transferred his soul into one of them and then went on a killing spree that has lasted through four movies.

Answer: _Good Guy_ dolls

b) The "Good Guy" dolls are featured in the Child's Play series. Give the full name of the aforementioned killer, now known only as Chucky.

Answer: _Charles Lee Ray_

c) The 5th installment in the series is due out in fall of the year 2000 (god only knows why). Give the running title.

answer: _Seed of Chucky_ (prompt for more if "Child's Play 5" is answered)

3. If six different teams within a conference have won the title in the past six years that indicates parity, which is good. If no team in that conference is in the Top 25 then that indicates mediocrity, which is bad. Such is the case with the PAC 10 in football. For 5 point each, identify the 6 different teams that have won the PAC 10 title in football over the past 6 years.

Answer: _Arizona_, _Arizona State_, _Oregon_, _Stanford_, _UCLA_, _Washington State_

4. It may seem cliched by now, but any serious analysis of influential rock bands of the 1990s seems to place Nirvana at or near the top. Answer the following questions associated with Nirvana for 10 points apiece.

a. Name the independent label from Seattle on which Nirvana's debut album, _Bleach_, was released.

Answer: _Sub Pop_

b. Name the man who produced Nirvana's breakthrough album _Nevermind_, a Wisconsin native who formed the band Garbage .

Answer: Butch _Vig_

c. Name any of one the artists or bands covered by Nirvana on their MTV "Unplugged" appearance.

Answers: the Vaselines, David _Bowie_, Meat Puppets, Leadbelly

5. In the classic baseball poem, "Casey at the Bat," the big gun strikes out after the scrubs have set him up to win the game. This question asks you to identify three other Caseys, each of whom recently celebrated a

successful rookie season, for the stated number of points.

a. (5) A prized prospect for the Cleveland Indians, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds and spent much of the first half of the season leading the National League in batting average as their starting first baseman.

Answer: _Sean Casey_

b. (10) Played by Peter Krause, this character is one of the two anchors on ABC's SportsNight, sitting alongside Dan Rydell.

Answer: _Casey McCall_

c. (15) A rookie on the NASCAR Busch series, this Nashville teenager brought home two victories in the 1999 season.

Answer: _Casey Atwood_

6. 30-20-10-5-1; identify the individual.

30: Born Adam Spiegel, he's an heir to that catalogue family's fortune; this summer, he married into another famous family by wedding Sofia Coppola

20: He gained most of his photography experience through his work for freestyle biking and skateboarding publications, and was the co-founder of both Girl Skateboards and Sassy magazine's brother publication Dirt

10: This fall, he had a significant role in the film _Three Kings_, and his first feature-length film, _Being John Malkovich_, was released

5: He's probably most famous for his work on music videos, such as Fatboy Slim's "Praise You," the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage," Weezer's "Buddy Holly," the Breeders' "Cannonball," Sonic Youth's "100%," and Bjork's "It's Oh So Quiet," to name but a few

1: He shares his current name, albeit a modernized spelling of such, with an equally eclectic and irreverent bandleader from earlier this century, Spike Jones.

Answer: _Spike Jonze_

7 In 1982, the cast of Monty Python released a collection of sketch comedy and music from an Amnesty International benefit. FTP apiece, answer these questions about people who appeared in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball. (10-5-1 basis)

a. (10) While he also appeared in The Secret Policeman's Private Parts and Spice World, his most memorable film role was as Pink in Pink Floyd The Wall.

(5) A notable non-film role was as leader of the Boomtown Rats and organizer of Live Aid.

(1) He played himself, Bob Geldof, in Spice World.

Answer: Bob _Geldof_

b. (10) He played Father Gerald, an apprentice cleric with a hilarious gift of misspeaking in Four Weddings and a Funeral.

(5) He is well-known for his title roles in the "Blackadder" TV shows and in the film Bean.

(1) He starred in the 1992 TV special "Rowan Atkinson Live."

Answer: Rowan _Atkinson_

c. (10) In 1989 this musician created a concept album for children called "The Iron Man"

(5) One recent re-release of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball omits his remake of his classic "Pinball Wizard."

(1) His greatest hits albums include "Best of Pete Townshend"

Answer: Pete _Townshend_

8. You may think that you're a wrestling fan with your extensive knowledge of those two powder-puff organizations, the WCW and WWF. However, how much do you know about where the real action is? Answer the following questions about ECW for 5 points apiece.

a) What does ECW stand for.

Answer: _Extreme Championship Wrestling_

b) Quoth this wrestler, nevermore. This part-time WCW wrestler currently shares the ECW tag team title along with Tommy Dreamer.

Answer: _Raven_

c) This Metallica fan and hardcore legend has held the ECW heavyweight title on three separate occasions.

Answer: The _Sandman_

d) In ECW she goes by her real name of Tammy Lynn Sytch but WWF fans know her better by this luminous nickname.

Answer: _Sunny_

e) These siblings, Devon and Levon, have held the ECW tag team titles a record eight times and are currently slumming with WWF.

Answer: The _Dudley_ Boys

f) Due to his amazing succes in his first year of wrestling he is also known as the "Rookie Monster." Name this wrestler who has a tendency to lower his head and charge much like the Spiderman villain he shares his name with.

Answer: _Rhino_

9. Fans of M*A*S*H could no doubt tell you that Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce hails from Crabapple Cove, Maine. You'll earn ten points apiece (five for the city, five for the state) for identifying the

hometowns of these other M*A*S*H characters:

a. Walter "Radar" O'Reilly Answer: Ottumwa, Iowa

b. B.J. Honnicutt Answer: Mill Valley, California

c. Maxwell Q. Klinger Answer: Toledo, Ohio

10. 30-20-10; Identify the person.

30 point clue: Poet, singer, and one-time van resident Jewel was his biology lab partner in junior high school.

20 point clue: His father teaches anthropology at University of Alaska-Anchorage and he was named high school basketball player of the year three times while playing for East High School in Anchorage.

10 point clue: He was one of four Duke University college basketball players to be taken in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft, being selected by Cleveland with the 11th pick.

Answer: _Trajan Langdon_

11. Back in the seventies, a fella named Steve Goodman came to his friend David Allen Coe and told him he had written the perfect country and western song. Coe replied that he had not in fact written the perfect country and western song, because he had not mentioned a thing about five essential elements of the perfect country and western song. Goodman added a verse, and Coe admitted that he had in fact written the perfect country and western song, "You Never Even Called Me By My Name." You'll earn five points apiece for identifying these five items, with a five-point bonus for singing the new verse.

Answer: trains, prison, trucks, Momma, gettin' drunk

The additional verse goes as follows (accept reasonable facsimiles):

"I was drunk the day my Momma got out of prison

And I went to pick her up in the rain

But before I could get to the station in my pickup truck

She got runned over by a damned ol' train.

12. TNT advertises itself as "the best movie studio on television," and frankly speaking, several of their TV movies are better than what you could find in general theatrical release. For ten points each, name these movies produced by TNT.

a. Starring Anthony Michael Hall and Noah Wyle, this movie chronicles the alternately convergent and divergent careers of Microsoft's Bill Gates and Apple's Steve Jobs.

Answer: _Pirates of Silicon Valley_

b. Starring James Garner, Gina Gershon, and Kathleen Turner, this movie covers the media circus surrounding an actress defended by a young, naive lawyer whose strings are being pulled by a celebrity attorney.

Answer: _Legalese_

c. Starring William H. Macy, James Cromwell, and Adam Arkin, this adaptation of a Westlake novel follows a film critic who accidentally kills a lover and then interferes with the subsequent investigation

Answer: _A Slight Case of Murder_

13. Answer the following questions about TV commercials for 10 points apiece.

a. Give the full name of the actor who appears so painfully unrefined in those ubiquitous spots for 1-800 CALL ATT; he apparently must be more reasonable in reality, else I doubt Courtney Cox would have married him!

Answer: _David Arquette_

b. Hallie Kate Eisenberg, that annoyingly cute little girl from numerous Pepsi ads, also appeared in more humourous ads for what cable channel?

Answer: _Independent Film_ Channel

c. Name the web site which gained considerable attention from its black-and-white spot featuring more ordinary-looking kids who apparently want to "file all day," "be replaced on a whim," "claw my way up to middle-management," and "be forced into early retirement."

Answer: __

14. Given the names of a few actors from a network series which debuted this fall, correctly identify it for 10 points; if you need the network and night it shows, you'll get only 5 points.

a. 10: Dennis Haysbert, Margaret Colin, Eric Close

5 : CBS on Friday

Answer: _Now and Again_ (not to be confused with Once and Again, which is on ABC and definitely NOT on Friday!)

b. 10: Bradley Whitford, John Spencer, Allison Janney

5: NBC on Wednesday

Answer: _The West Wing_

c. 10: Linda Cardellini, Samm Levine, John Francis Daley

5: NBC on Saturday

Answer: _Freaks and Geeks_ (which aptly describes most of us at this tournament!)

15. 30-20-10; name the "actor"

30 point clue: He has had special guest roles in numerous television shows including "Roseanne," Renegade," "L.A. Law," and "Ally McBeal." He also played Captain Turner in the miniseries "North and South, Book II."

20 point clue: He played televangelist Father Joe in "License to Kill."

10 point clue: He was the evil mastermind in "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane."

Answer: _Wayne Newton_

16. As of the 1999-2000 season, eight more schools are now full-fledged members of NCAA Division I in mens' college basketball. Given a new D1 school, name the state it's in for 5 points each. You'll get a 5-point

bonus for getting at least 3 correct. (And no, we won't ask you Alabama A&M, SUNY-Albany, and SUNY-Stony Brook.)

a) Belmont University

Answer: _Tennessee_

b) High Point University

Answer: _North Carolina_

c) Oakland University

Answer: _Michigan_

d) Elon College

Answer: _North Carolina_

e) Sacred Heart University

Answer: _Connecticut_

17. Time for a "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" question! Identify these recent and soon-to-be additions to the list of those closest to Kevin Bacon by virtue of appearing with him.

a. She joined the list by performing "What a Girl Wants" in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in which the Bacon Brothers also performed. FTP, identify this newcomer whose self-titled debut album also features "Genie in a Bottle."

Answer: Christina _Aguilera_

b. He will join the list by narrating My Dog Skip, a Kevin Bacon flick soon to debut. You might also know him as Darryl Lee Cullum, the ruthless killer created in the 1995 fim Copycat.

Answer: Harry _Connick_, Jr.

c. Currently under production, The Hollow Man features Kevin Bacon in the title role as Sebastian Cane, a scientist who discovers a formula for invisibility. She plays one of his fellow researchers, who becomes a target of mayhem as Cane starts to disappear and subsequently go insane. You might know her for her 1995 Best Actress Oscar nomination or her lead in 1987's Adventures in Babysitting.

Answer: Elisabeth _Shue_

18. Baseball in 1999 saw what could have been a first: three hitters trying to reach 3,000 career hits in the same season. This question asks about three members of the exclusive club who accomplished the feat not at the same time, but at almost exactly the same age, in fact, within three days of each other by that measure. FTPE:

a. He played his entire 23 years with the same team, debuting in 1961. The 1967 American League Triple Crown winner, he finished with 3,419 hits, 7th all-time, and got number 3,000 on September 12, 1979, at age 40 years and 21 days

Answer: Carl _Yastrzemski_ (yah-STREM-ski)

b. He spent his 21-year career with the franchises now known as the Phillies, Indians, and Athletics. A .338 career hitter, he collected his 3,000th hit at age 40 years and 22 days, and he finished with 3,252. A sixteen-time .300 hitter, he is probably best known today for hitting .426 for the 1901 Philadelphia A's.

Answer: Napoleon "Nap" _Lajoie_ (la-HOY)

c. He had a total of 3,319 career hits, eighth on the all-time list, and he gathered number 3,000 at age 40 years and 24 days. A career .306 hitter, his career spanned 21 years, from 1978-1998. Early in his career, he had a reputation of being injury-prone, but in the '90s, he four times played in 158 or more games. FTP, identify this player for the 1993 World Champion Blue Jays who finished his career with the Twins.

Answer: Paul _Molitor_

19. Answer these questions about things with swirly-looking logos for the stated number of points.

a) For 5: This is Sega's latest video game console.

Answer: _Dreamcast_

b) For 10: This company, currently best-known for emplying Linus Torvalds, will release its Crusoe processor in early 2000.

Answer: _Transmeta_

c) For 15: This "provider of photography and fine art on the Internet" was founded by Bill Gates in 1989. In June, it purchased Sygma, the world's largets news photography agency.

Answer: _Corbis_ Images

20. Identify the game show host from their shows on a 10-5 basis.

a-10) Bargain Hunters

a-5) Press Your Luck

Answer: Peter _Tomarken_

b-10) All-Star Blitz

b-5) Hollywood Squares

Answer: Peter _Marshall_

c-10) The Wizard of Odds

c-5) Classic Concentration

Answer: Alex _Trebek_

21. For the stated number of points give the birth name of the following athletes.

For 5 points: Former Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Answer: _Lew Alcindor_

For 10 points: Current Cleveland Browns running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar.

Answer: _Sharman Shah_

For 5 points: Former Detroit Piston and current world explorer Bison Dele.

Answer: _Brian Williams_

For 5 points: Former heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali.

Answer: _Cassius Clay_

For 5 points: Former LSU basketball standout (before he changed his name) and current NBA journeyman Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

Answer: _Chris Jackson_

22. "The World Is Not Enough" marks the 19th James Bond movie to be release by MGM. Answer the following questions about some of those films for the stated number of points.

For 5 points: This MIT graduate had a very minor role in "A View to a Kill" before going on star in such fine films as "Rocky IV", "The Punisher", and "I Come In Peace"

Answer: _Dolph Lundgren_

For 10 points: She played Christopher Lee's mistress in "The Man With the Golden Gun" but had a bigger role as the title character in "Octopussy."

Answer: Maud _Adams_

For 15 points: He had a minor role as a British expatriate living in Japan in "You Only Live Twice" but is better remembered for playing Ernst Stavro Blofeld in "Diamonds Are Forever."

Answer: Charles _Gray_

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