From the September 4, 2008 issue

PERRY MERIDIAN STUMBLES TO TROJANS

SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS BY STEVE GRAPHMAN

Above, Center Grove fullback Nolan Weidman (#36) shakes off a Perry Meridian defender as the Trojans romp to a 55 &endash; 14 victory in Perry Meridian's Friday night home game. Below, the Falcon supporters were primed for a good time in their grass skirts, leis and shells as they cheered for their team.

The first-ever Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will take participants through downtown and surrounding city streets and landmarks. The Nov. 1 race, billed as the "Indianapolis Monumental Marathon" is presented by St. Francis Hospital.

Proceeds from the marathon will benefit the Indianapolis Public Schools, the IPS Education Foundation and the Mind Trust and College Summit.

The event features a full marathon, 26.2 miles, and a half marathon, 13.1 miles. Both courses will begin near Washington and West streets and will end on Robert D. Orr Dr. at the finish line, 200 yards east of West Street.

To register for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon or to learn more about the event and its organization, go to www.monumentalmarathon.com.

By Chris Richcreek

Questions:

1. How old was pitcher Cy Young when he recorded his 511th, and last, major-league victory in 1911?

2. Which pitcher has recorded the most career wins in the modern era without appearing in a World Series?

3. Name the last team the Dallas Cowboys beat in the NFL playoffs.

4. How many consecutive seasons has the Kent State men's basketball team won 20 or more games, and how many times during that stretch have the Golden Flashes made the NCAA Tournament?

5. Name the last NHL team before the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NHL playoffs and win the Stanley Cup.

6. Brazil has won five World Cups in men's soccer. How many gold medals has it won in men's soccer at the Olympics?

7. Name the only badminton player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Answers

1. He was 44 years old.

2. Phil Niekro, with 318 wins.

3. Minnesota, in the 1996 season.

4. Ten seasons, advancing to the NCAA Tournament five of them.

5. The Red Wings, in 2001-02.

6. None.

7. Joseph Alston.

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