ROUND 4 tossups TOSSUP 1 The most often-used foosball shot in 1995 Tornado championship play, and the nickname of an Oakland Radiers quarterback of the 1970s. Both are, for ten points, what five-letter word? Answer: _SNAKE_ TOSSUP 2 Trailing by a field goal, the Oakland Raiders had driven to the New York Jets' 43-yard-line with just forty seconds left in a crucial November AFL contest, when, promptly at 8 p.m., NBC switched viewers over to its Movie of the Week, which was, for ten points, what? Answer: _HEIDI_ TOSSUP 3 Warning: First and last name required. The winner of the 24th annual Iditarod sled dog race probably does not suffer the crises of self-confidence of his namesake third-baseman. For ten points, what name is shared by a sledder and a Pirate? Answer: _JEFF KING_ TOSSUP 4 His aggressive marketing produced a $225 million surplus for the 1984 Olympic Games. For a quick ten points, what man cashed in on this success by becoming Commissioner of Major League Baseball? Answer: Peter _UEBERROTH_ TOSSUP 5 He made his major-league debut with the Cleveland Indians in 1957, and finished his career alongside Stan Musial in Saint Louis. In between, he set a record that, contrary to urban legend, is not marked by an "asterisk" anywhere except in the closed minds of purists and Babe Ruth fans. For ten points, name Major League Baseball's single-season home run recordholder. Answer: _ROGER MARIS_ TOSSUP 6 Kevin Kennedy could have used him instead of Jose Canseco, as this lefty has a career Earned-Run Average of zero, not bad considering that he always pitched at Wrigley Field with the wind blowing out. He's also a much better outfielder than Canseco, though quite a bit shorter and lighter of bat. For ten points, name this former Met, Ranger, Cub, and OSU Cowboy. Answer: Doug _DASCENZO_ TOSSUP 7 In 1945, this Polish-born Argentinian immigrant played a blind chess simul against 45 opponents. After 23 hours and 30 minutes of play, he had won 39 games. If you play a6 as Black's fifth move in the Sicilian Defense, then you are playing, for ten points, whose variation? Answer: Mieczyslaw (Miguel) _NAJDORF_ TOSSUP 8 John Elway isn't Stanford's only famous quarterback alumnus. This man was a number-one draft choice for the New England Patriots, with whom he passed for over 2000 yards his rookie year. He was traded to the 49ers in 1976. In 1980, he won the Super Bowl MVP as a Raider. For ten points, who set an NCAA record for net yards passing? Answer: Jim _PLUNKETT_ TOSSUP 9 Larry Kelly and Clinton Frank won Heisman trophies in 1936 and 1937, the second and third given. For a quick ten points, though, what Ivy League school did they both attend? Answer: _YALE_ University TOSSUP 10 In March 1988, Edmonton traded him to Boston for left-wing Geoff Courtnall and goalie Bill Ranford. Ironically, he and Ranford faced each other in the 1990 Stanley Cup final. In June 1993, though, the Bruins sent him to Dallas for Jon Casey. For ten points, name this oft-injured netminder. Answer: Andy _MOOG_ TOSSUP 11 In 1968, the American Basketball Association granted his draft rights to the New York Nets, but he told the NBA and ABA that he would accept one sealed bid from each league for his services; the Milwaukee Bucks made the higher bid. For ten points, what UCLA star forever changed the course of pro basketball by spurning the town where he grew up? Answer: Lew _ALCINDOR_ (accept also "Kareem _ABDUL-JABBAR_") TOSSUP 12 This league's 19 teams include the Fort Wayne Komets and Las Vegas Thunder, but its name will be false until a Quebec franchise joins the Grand Rapids Griffins as 1996-97 expansion teams. For ten points, name this 51-year-old mainstay of minor league hockey. Answer: The _INTERNATIONAL_ Hockey League (accept "IHL") TOSSUP 13 First and last names are roughly the same; BOTH ARE REQUIRED. One of the only three quarterbacks in NFL history to complete 90% or more of his passes in a game, he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year; his namesake, who played basketball at Georgia Tech, was recently traded. For ten points, name either of them. Answer: _KEN_ny _ANDERSON_ TOSSUP 14 His last was against Jim Deshaies; his second a ninth-inning shot off Bob Gibson. His 100th against John Candelaria; 200th against Vida Blue; 300th against Mike Scott; 400th against Bob Welch; and 500th against Don Robinson. These are the home runs of, for ten points, what Phillie? Answer: _MIKE SCHMIDT_ (accept "home runs" as part of any early answer, TOSSUP 15 In his major league debut with the Texas Rangers in 1989, he gave up five runs without retiring a batter. In his second major league appearance, he would throw a no-hitter. For ten points, who was traded with Scott Fletcher and Sammy Sosa for Harold Baines and Fred Manrique? Answer: Wilson _ALVAREZ_ TOSSUP 16 These became illegal in New York City on January 21, 1942, when Fiorello LaGuardia made a big spectacle by smashing up some machines in front of a supportive crowd. In 1976, however, Roger Sharpe went to City Council hearings on the ban, and demonstrated that he could choose the lane that the ball entered based on how hard he pulled back the plunger. For ten points, what coin-operated amusement was legalized soon after? Answer: _PINBALL_ Machines TOSSUP 17 His wins came in 1975 at Carnoustie, 1977 at Turnberry, 1980 at Muirfield, 1982 at Royal Troon, and 1983 at Royal Birkdale. For a quick ten points, who dominated the British Open over that decade? Answer: Tom _WATSON_ TOSSUP 18 Pencil and paper ready for some card-game math involving three raw numbers. Take the number of high-card points that Charles Goren suggests is necessary to reach "game" in bridge. Multiply by the number of exposed cards in one hand of seven-card stud poker, and divide by the value of the queen of spades in Hearts. For ten points, what is the result? Answer: _EIGHT_ (8) [26 * 4 / 13] TOSSUP 19 In 1951, Paul Douglas starred as the nasty manager of the league doormat Pittsburgh Pirates, and the seraphim could not actually be seen on the field. For a quick ten points, what Disney remake starred Christopher Lloyd and Danny Glover? Answer: _ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD_ TOSSUP 20 Warning: FOUR parellel answers required. The Los Angeles Dodgers have had four straight rookies of the year. For a quick ten points, name them in any order. Answer: Eric _KARROS_; Mike _PIAZZA_; Raoul _MONDESI_; Hideo _NOMO_ TOSSUP 21 WARNING: Spelling question. In the 1984 Olympics, he connected on 74 of 158 spike attempts; he was the youngest player on the US team, and the only one to play in all 19 games. In 1991, he and Il Messagerro of Italy won the indoor Club World Championship. For ten points, spell the surname of this vaunted volleyballer. Answer: _K-I-R-A-L-Y_