Patel's quiz (9/2007)

Question 1

Here is a quote from the Boston Red Sox recruting agent Jon Deeble in May 2005.

"We expressed interest in him and we think he has a lot of potential, and the club has
tapes of him batting. Boston has a payroll of $160 million a year and it's something worth
having a look at."

Name 'him'.

Question 7

X wrote about a particular city Y.

Mother of Cities to me,
For I was born in her gate,
Between the palms and the sea,
Where the world-end steamers wait.

What is X and Y


Question 9

This annual event was first held in 1995. The last five years it has been held at the
following cities.
2003- San Diego, 2004- Houston, 2005- Jacksonville, 2006- Detroit and 2007- Miami.

Some of its past winners include Reggie Brooks, Ray Mickens, Dwight Freeney and Alex Smith

Name the event.


Question 10

What is Gilmore vs Gonzales.

Hint: Aftermath of 9/11.


Question 12

Here is a non exhaustive list.
Kid, Preteen, Teenage, Mother, Father and Grandparent

This is a list of ...


Question 13

'When Harry Met Llyod' was released in 2003 to largely negative reviews from the popular media and a
low box office income, due to the fact that Harry and Llyod neither approved of nor contributed to any part
of the filming/production, neither of them appeared in this film.

This movie is a prequel to another very famous movie.

Name the movie.


Question 14

On June 5th, 2007
David Bowie: "I only get five words? Sh*t, that was five. Four more there. That's three. Two."

Where did Bowie make this quote.


Question 16

Statement 1- 8:01 a.m. on June 26, 1974
Statement 2- A 10-pack of Juicy Fruit chewing gum

Connect the two statements.


Question 17

Here is a non exhaustive list.
Birmingham City Zulus, Chelsea Headhunters, Manchester United Red Army, Tottenham Yid Army and Derby Lunatic Fringe

This a list of.....


Question 18

While winning the 1926 U.S. Open mens championship, X wore something that he himself had created:
a white, short-sleeve shirt made exclusively of a light knitted fabric called ‘jersey petit piqué’
that served to wick away moisture due to heat, the very first version of performance clothing in
sports. The shirt was a radical departure from tennis fashion of the day, which called for stiff,
woven, long-sleeve oxfords.

He was nicknamed "the Crocodile" or "the Alligator" by fans, because of his pugnacity on court.
He is now more famously known for the tennis shirt he introduced.

Who is X


Question 20

Whos epitaph reads
I lie somewhere over here



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