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The First Annual Crimson Sports Quizzer

BASEBALL

1. For what organization is former Harvard baseball star Pete Varney now playing? What farm club is he with?

2. Who is Juan Beniquez? What dubious record does he share?

3. What pitcher holds the record for most strikeouts in World Series competition? What other strikeout records does he hold?

4. 1967 was the year of the "Impossible Dream" for the Boston Red Sox, led by MVP Cast Yazstremski (photo bottom right). What was Yaz's batting average that year? How many homers did he hit and how many runs did he knock in?

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5. 'What is Yogi Berra's real name? How many times was he voted MVP by the Baseball Writers Association?

6. What player holds the career record for stolen bases? Who holds the record for a single reason?

7. What Cleveland Indian caught a baseball dropped from an airship 800 feet above him?

8. Where were the Brewers before they moved to Milwaukee? What was their name?

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Who are the only two boxers to retire undefeated champions? During what years did they hold their respective crowns?

2. Who was the first "rookie" driver to finish in last year's Indy 500? Who set a lap record during the race?

3. Who is the only man to win the individual curling title five times? Where is he from?

4. How many times did golfer Bobby Jones win the United States Open? How many times did he capture the U.S. Amateur championship?

5. Who holds the world long jump record? When was it set?

6. What record does Randy Matson hold? What about Bob Seagren? What country has won the most Olympic water polo tournaments? When was the last time they won it?

8. Who won the Olympic gold medal in men's archery competition last summer? Who won the woman's competition?

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