Score with your sports knowledge

Wed., Nov. 30, 2005

Chris Richcreek King Features Syndicate

1. Between 1923 and 1943, how many times did the New York Yankees sweep the World Series?

2. True or false: In the decade of the 1970s, Gaylord Perry recorded the most pitching victories.

3. Name the freshman who has finished the highest in college football’s Heisman Trophy voting.

4. Since 1980, only three NBA players have averaged at least 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for a season. Name them.

5. Two NHL teams changed cities in 1976, and it was not the final move for either one. Can you name them?

6. Where is the International Bowling Hall of Fame located?

7. Between 1975 and 1977, Muhammad Ali defended the heavyweight title 10 times. How many of these bouts went to the 15th round?

Answers

1. Five times — 1927, 1928, 1932, 1938 and 1939.

2. False. Perry had 184 victories in the decade, but Jim Palmer had 186.

3. Adrian Peterson of Oklahoma was second in the voting in 2004.

4. Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

5. The California Seals moved to Cleveland and became the Barons; the Kansas City Scouts moved to Denver and became the Colorado Rockies.

6. St. Louis.

7. Six — two each year.

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