Sports Trivia Quiz # 18
This is Sports Quiz # 18, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Formula One: 1960-1969 - What was the 1961 1.5 litre Ferrari dubbed?
The correct answer is 'Sharknose'
The new V6 Ferrari was driven by Phil Hill to the World Championship.
Sports Question 2
Pitching Wins Leaders: L-Z - Which of the following players whose last name starts with "K", retired with 342 career wins?
The correct answer is 'Tim Keefe'
Hall of Famer Tim Keefe played from 1880-1893 mainly for the Giants. In 1886, he was 42-20 with 64 games started, 62 complete games, and 535 innings pitched. Jim Kaat won 283 games from 1959-1982 mainly for the Twins. Kaat was an excellent hitter and fielder. Jerry Koosman won 222 games from 1967-1985 mainly for the Mets. Wee Willie Keeler was a hitter. Keeler coined the phrase, "Hit em where they ain't."
Sports Question 3
Skateboarding Mixture - Which of these cities was skateboarder Kerry Getz born?
The correct answer is 'Leighton, PA'
He was born on June 10, 1975.
Sports Question 4
World Cup Pool Matches 1 - The Australia-Pakistan match at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg was a fascinating game of cricket. Pakistan won the toss and put Australia in. Who was mainly responsible for rescuing Australia from 3/52 and 4/86?
The correct answer is 'Andrew Symonds'
Andrew Symonds scored 143* off 125 balls, and hit 18 fours and two sixes. It was his first ODI century. Australia's next best batsman was Ponting (53). Maher scored 9 and Martyn went for a golden duck.
Sports Question 5
The Chicago Cubs - Who did the Cubs beat in the National League Divisional Playoffs?
The correct answer is 'Atlanta Braves'
The Cubs won the NLDS in 5 games. Houston finished second in the NL Central. San Francisco played the Florida Marlins in the NLDS. St Louis finished 3rd in the National League Central.
Sports Question 6
Aussie Rugby League - What was Newtown's last year in the NSWRL premiership?
The correct answer is '1983'
The Newtown Jets won their last game in the comp. They beat Canberra 9-6.
Sports Question 7
100 Years of Rivalry - Which franchise by team name had the bragging rights by appearing in a World Series first?
The correct answer is 'Boston Pilgrims'
The Pilgrims went to the first World Series in history in 1903, defeating the Pirates five games to three. Boston was led by the bat of Patsy Dougherty, and the arms of Bill Dineen and Cy Young.
Sports Question 8
Preston North End FC History - Preston reached the Championship playoff final in the 2004-05 season, but who did they beat in the two-legged semi-final to get there?
The correct answer is 'Derby County'
Preston won the first leg at Deepdale 2-0 with goals from Dave Nugent and Richard Cresswell, with the second leg at Pride Park played out to a goalless draw. Unfortunately, West Ham United were the 1-0 victors in the play-off final to keep Preston in the Championship for a further season.
Sports Question 9
Best Free-Throw Shooters - Hersey Hawkins was with the Philadelphia 76ers for five years. What was his Philadelphia 76ers career free-throw percentage?
The correct answer is '.867'
Sports Question 10
College Quarterbacks - Where did Bert Jones go to college?
The correct answer is 'LSU'
Good signal caller for the Colts.