Sports Trivia Quiz # 3
This is Sports Quiz # 3, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Tennis Challenge - Who defeated Pete Sampras at the French Open and stopped him from winning four consecutive Grand Slam titles?
The correct answer is 'Jim Courier'
Pete won Wimbledon and the US Open in 1993, the Australian Open in 1994, and then lost to Courier at the 1994 French Open.
Sports Question 2
Philadelphia Phillies - Who finished the 1989 season as starting third baseman, after Mike Schmidt retired mid season?
The correct answer is 'Charlie Hayes'
The season before (1988), James played third base when Schmidt had moved to first base. Schmidt retired May 29, 1989. In June of '89, James was dealt to San Diego in for Ready (and John Kruk). Ready played some third before moving to the outfield, primarily when Hayes was acquired in June (along with Dennis Cook and Terry Mulholland for Steve Bedrosian).
Sports Question 3
UK Synchronised Swimming - What is the other compulsory figure in the 15/16/17 Age Group (2003), apart from Kip Twist Spin?
The correct answer is 'Walkover Back Closing 360'
These figures are also in the Figure Grade 5.
Sports Question 4
The Ultimate Owen Nolan - How many regular season games did Owen play with the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-1996?
The correct answer is '9'
Owen played 9 games with Colorado before being traded to San Jose.
Sports Question 5
Reds Announcer Marty Brennaman - Marty's definition of a low score ball game is a ____________ ?
The correct answer is 'Good old good one'
Marty is usually the first to recognize good pitching when he sees it.
Sports Question 6
More Sailing Terms - Which of the following is not a type of anchor?
The correct answer is 'Lateen'
A Danforth anchor is one having wide, flat flukes which fold up for stowage and deploy when in use. A Bruce anchor is a heavy anchor with fixed wide flukes. A CQR anchor (meaning "secure") is also known as a plough anchor, and has a single wide, curved, folding fluke. A Lateen is an ancient type of sail which is still in everyday use from the Middle East to India on dhows and feluccas.
Sports Question 7
Ashes 2002 Fourth Test - Needing such a small total to win, Australia must have relaxed a little, and soon found themselves at 3/58. Did they win?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
Yes, they won, but it was a bit of a struggle! They made 5/107. Top scorer was Ricky Ponting with 30.
Sports Question 8
1950s Formula One Grand Prix - How many drivers won in a Cooper-Climax in 1959?
The correct answer is '3'
Three drivers won in a Cooper-Climax in 1959, World Champion Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss, and Bruce McLaren. Cooper also won the Constructors Championship, an achievement they would repeat in 1960.
Sports Question 9
Seasoned Pork Rinds VIII - In one of the most boring postseason games in history in 1970, the score at the end of this game was 5-0. The Lions were on the losing end, and watched Craig Morton of the winning team, throw a pathetic 4-for-18 for only 38 yards. Who won the game?
The correct answer is 'Dallas Cowboys'
It was the NFC Divisional playoff game which butted the 10-4 Cowboys against the 10-4 Lions. The Cowboys went on to defeat the 49ers in the NFC Championship game 17-10, but would lose to the Colts in the Super Bowl, 16-13.
Sports Question 10
Bufflao Sabres 2003-04 - Who led the team in goals?
The correct answer is 'Miroslav Satan'
Miroslav Satan had 29 goals in the 2003-04 season. Of those 29 goals, 11 were power play goals and five of them were game-winning goals.