Who won the 1998 Daytona 500?
Correct answer: Dale Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt won the 1998 Daytona 500, earning his first and only victory in the race after years of near misses.
Daytona, Archery & Sporting Records
Recall major events, competitors and scoring conventions across 10 sports questions. Motor racing, archery, college football, bowling, golf, ice hockey, the Olympics and snooker appear alongside professional wrestling. Distinguish a standard scoring limit from an exceptional situation, and use the competition and year in each prompt to narrow the possible answer.
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- Who won the 1998 Daytona 500?
- What is the maximum score possible from one arrow in standard Olympic target archery?
- Which of the following players has won a Heisman Trophy in 1973 while in the Pennsylvania State University?
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What is the maximum score possible from one arrow in standard Olympic target archery?
Correct answer: 10
The innermost scoring ring is worth 10 points in Olympic target archery.
Which of the following players has won a Heisman Trophy in 1973 while in the Pennsylvania State University?
Correct answer: John Cappelletti
Penn State running back John Cappelletti won the 1973 Heisman Trophy after an undefeated regular season.
In bowling, what is the term used for getting three consecutive strikes?
Correct answer: Turkey
In bowling, three strikes in consecutive frames are commonly called a turkey. Bowling scoring awards 10 points for a strike plus the pins knocked down in the next two rolls, so consecutive strikes can add up quickly.
Further reading: bowl.com ↗
At which venue is the Masters Tournament traditionally played?
Correct answer: Augusta National Golf Club
The Masters Tournament is traditionally played at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. The course is known for its flowering azaleas and the Green Jacket awarded to the champion.
Further reading: www.masters.com ↗
Who was the Goalie acquired from the Buffalo Sabres who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first two Stanley Cup victories?
Correct answer: Tom Barrasso
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired goaltender Tom Barrasso from the Buffalo Sabres in 1988, and he helped Pittsburgh win the Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992.
Which of these European cities was the first to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times?
Correct answer: London
London hosted the modern Summer Olympics in 1908, 1948 and 2012, making it the first city to host the Summer Games three times. The 2012 Games used venues across London, including the Olympic Park in Stratford.
Further reading: olympics.com ↗
What is the worst defeat by points that the Missouri Tigers had during the 20th century?
Correct answer: 77-0
Missouri lost 77-0 to Oklahoma in 1986, making it the Tigers' largest defeat by points during the 20th century.
What is the maximum standard break in snooker?
Correct answer: 147
A 147 break is the standard maximum in snooker when a player pots all 15 reds with blacks, then clears the six colours. A free ball can allow a higher break in special circumstances.
Which pay-per-view of the World Wrestling Federation was named The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
Correct answer: Judgement Day
The World Wrestling Federation promoted Judgment Day: In Your House in 1998 with the tagline “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.”
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- Who won the 1998 Daytona 500?
- What is the maximum score possible from one arrow in standard Olympic target archery?
- Which of the following players has won a Heisman Trophy in 1973 while in the Pennsylvania State University?
- In bowling, what is the term used for getting three consecutive strikes?
- At which venue is the Masters Tournament traditionally played?
- Who was the Goalie acquired from the Buffalo Sabres who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first two Stanley Cup victories?
- Which of these European cities was the first to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times?
- What is the worst defeat by points that the Missouri Tigers had during the 20th century?
- What is the maximum standard break in snooker?
- Which pay-per-view of the World Wrestling Federation was named The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
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