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korme · 08-17-2020, 07:33 AM

DAY #5

SHANE (0-3-1) vs. Aaron Jorbin (1-1-2)
Aaron doesn't have a Twitter bio, and I know very little about him. I'm rolling with my gut on defense.

To the questions:

QUESTION #1
“They attempted to set up badminton, but no one could find the shuttlecock. They improvised with a perforated plastic ball, lowered the badminton net, and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed.”

This description of events that took place on Bainbridge Island in the summer of 1965 refers to the origins of what sport?

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QUESTION #2
In the 1959-60 NBA season, Wilt Chamberlain won the NBA MVP award as a rookie. Nine years later, what Louisville grad became the second (and as of now, last) player to win the MVP as a rookie? This player never won an MVP again, though he’s no. 12 on the NBA’s all-time rebounding list.

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QUESTION #3
In 2014, six European domestic leagues came together (with other parties) to form the Champions Hockey League, the latest iteration in the complicated history of European club championship hockey. Since then, despite participation from all over the continent, every semifinalist has come from one of the six founding leagues. Name three of the six countries these leagues represent, and note that Russian KHL teams do not participate. (Note: Your answer should contain three countries.)

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QUESTION #4
“Yeah, I’m pissed. But I’m ready to go on to Pocono, we’ll be alright.” Those words concluded an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon in late June, and were spoken by what athlete?

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QUESTION #5
On the list of the 59 Dominican-born baseball players who have reached the 1,000-hit mark in Major League Baseball, the last name that appears most frequently is Ramirez—Manny, Aramis, Rafael, and Hanley. None of them are related. What is the only last name to appear three times?

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FINAL SCORE & STANDINGS

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08-17-2020, 07:33 AM	#12
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	DAY #5 SHANE (0-3-1) vs. Aaron Jorbin (1-1-2) Aaron doesn't have a Twitter bio, and I know very little about him. I'm rolling with my gut on defense. To the questions: QUESTION #1 “They attempted to set up badminton, but no one could find the shuttlecock. They improvised with a perforated plastic ball, lowered the badminton net, and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed.” This description of events that took place on Bainbridge Island in the summer of 1965 refers to the origins of what sport? Spoiler Correct answer: Pickleball My answer: pickleball Opponent: CORRECT My new nieghbors have set up a little pickleball action in their backyard, so in some way or another pickleball crosses through my brain once a day. Hit Rate: 137 / 177 = 77.4% QUESTION #2 In the 1959-60 NBA season, Wilt Chamberlain won the NBA MVP award as a rookie. Nine years later, what Louisville grad became the second (and as of now, last) player to win the MVP as a rookie? This player never won an MVP again, though he’s no. 12 on the NBA’s all-time rebounding list. Spoiler Correct answer: Wes Unseld My answer: Wes Unseld Opponent: INCORRECT This one was easy for me, as NBA is my number one and Wes Unseld is a legend. The mentioning of rebounding locked it in. Kevin Love's godfather and inspiration. My opponent put the HR here on me, so I got 4 points for getting correct, and I'm... winning. Hit Rate: 78 / 177 = 44.07% QUESTION #3 In 2014, six European domestic leagues came together (with other parties) to form the Champions Hockey League, the latest iteration in the complicated history of European club championship hockey. Since then, despite participation from all over the continent, every semifinalist has come from one of the six founding leagues. Name three of the six countries these leagues represent, and note that Russian KHL teams do not participate. (Note: Your answer should contain three countries.) Spoiler Correct answer: Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland My answer: Germany, Switzerland, Sweden Opponent: INCORRECT I did not know this answer or this league at all. I just took the clues given and picked three countries I figured would make sense. I use my HR defense here, and it pays off as my opponent misses. Hit Rate: 104 / 177 = 58.76% QUESTION #4 “Yeah, I’m pissed. But I’m ready to go on to Pocono, we’ll be alright.” Those words concluded an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon in late June, and were spoken by what athlete? Spoiler Correct answer: Bubba Wallace My answer: Bubba Wallce Opponent: CORRECT Two months ago if I ever saw the name Bubba Wallace I just thought it was Rusty Wallace's son. And then the world happened, and you had to be living under a rock to not learn a little bit about Bubba Wallace. We both use our K's here, so neither of us score 2 points. Hit Rate: 139 / 177 = 78.53% QUESTION #5 On the list of the 59 Dominican-born baseball players who have reached the 1,000-hit mark in Major League Baseball, the last name that appears most frequently is Ramirez—Manny, Aramis, Rafael, and Hanley. None of them are related. What is the only last name to appear three times? Spoiler Correct answer: Alou (Felipe, Matty, Jesus) My answer: Guerrero Opponent: INCORRECT This is more in line with the types of questions I thought I would be getting when I signed up for this league. What a great question, I'm pissed I didn't get it. Wilton Guerrero really let me down big time with his under 500 career hits. Hit Rate: 68 / 177 = 38.42% FINAL SCORE & STANDINGS Spoiler SHANE 8(4) AARON 2(2) First win! I got lucky with Q3 but it didn't seem to matter. Give me some more of these days! Out of the cellar, into the W column, all that. Nice to head into the weekend with a win. Code: Team W L D Pts +/- Correct Rate Jonathan Gault 4 0 1 13 14 17 68 % Peter Bailey-Wells 3 0 2 11 10 12 48 % Timothy Graf 3 0 2 11 10 11 44 % Brian Sandalow 3 2 0 9 8 16 64 % Ben Everill 2 1 2 8 2 15 60 % Andrew Desnoyers 1 2 2 5 -2 10 40 % Aaron Jorbin 1 2 2 5 -8 9 36 % Shane Kormelink 1 3 1 4 -8 10 40 % Jim Robbins 1 4 0 3 -10 9 36 % Drew Wilde 0 5 0 0 -16 6 24 % I'm playing Drew today, hope I can climb higher in the standings, but many could say he's due.