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THE FIVE IS RIGHT OUT SPORTS BONUS COVER SHEET

The Alphabetical Sports Bonus began with a page of 12 questions and 7 logo identifications. There were only nineteen problems with this first page. All of the trivia was either impossible or non-existent. The real bonus began on page 2. Here are the fake questions, one of which a Phasers member claimed to know the answer to, upon first glance. We now believe him to have been an unrepentant alcoholic. (Then again, Phasers DID win......)

  1. As we all know, Susan Butcher is one of the greatest champions in the history of the Iditerod. Name her dogs.

  2. There is one man who was present at three perfect games, but is not associated with baseball in any way (i.e. player, coach, announcer, umpire, etc). He was merely a spectator, and his name would not be known for any other reason. Name him.

  3. Al Oerter is known for winning four consecutive gold medals in the discus throw, spanning four Olympic Games. Name the athletes who came in fourth in each of those years.

  4. Who is "the father of competitive whip manuevers"?

  5. Exactly how many hands high was Secretariat, and what connection does this have to the Dred Scott decision?

  6. What former middleweight contender was known for having perfect pitch?

  7. Which ballplayer has the most?

  8. With what unusual lead did Alfred Goren win the 1948 Bridge championships?

  9. What comes next in this series: Ball One, Ball Two, Strike One, Strike Two, Foul Tip......?

  10. What horse will win next week's Preakness Stakes?

  11. Give the significance of the following scores:

  12. THE 47th GOLFER QUESTION -- What pro golfer is currently #47 in earnings on the PGA tour?

  13. DEFUNCT TEAM LOGOS
    Following their disastrous 1989 campaign, the Baltimore Orioles changed their cute cartoon bird logo for a more abstract one, and their fortunes improved. Each of the following logos was once used by a major franchise-- name the team.