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From New York Newspapers!

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From New York Newspapers game quiz
"Being the center of news journalism in the United States, articles which appear first in New York's newspapers --past and present-- contain some interesting tidbits of information."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Borough of Richmond is now referred to as____________________.
    Rockaway
    Queens
    Staten Island
    Jamaica Plains


2. In 1898, the New York 'Journal and Advertiser' claimed to have _______ .
    at least 98% accuracy in their major stories
    the 'cleanest' paper...the ink would not rub off on reader's hands
    more Pulitzer prize winners on its staff
    the highest circulation of any newspaper in England and the U.S.


3. 'Knickerbocker', 'Undine', 'Southwark', 'North River' were all ___________ . (Hint: Clang, clang)
    sections of Manhattan Island where the wealthy lived
    hotels built on Broadway
    types of fire engines in use by New York City
    theatres for production of major plays


4. Why is 'Babe' Ruth called 'Babe'? C'mon, you know that's always something you've wanted to know!
    Babe Ruth never forget his miserable childhood and loved to visit orphans
    Some Red Sox players said that Ruth played like a 'babe in the woods'
    His sister's 3-year old son called him 'Babe' and it stuck
    People saw how owner Jack Dunn really liked Ruth and referred to him as "Jack's newest babe."


5. The two lions outside of the Main New York Public Library were named by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. What were those names?
    "Might" and "Power"
    "Romulus" and "Remus"
    "Patience" and "Fortitude"
    "Agamemmon" and "Aeschylus"


6. The Vanderbilt Cup Race was the first major trophy awarded in what sporting event?
    Exploring
    Yacht sailing
    Auto Racing
    Aviation


7. Teddy Roosevelt was quoted as saying "We owe it to tyrants and to our self-respect to act." What was he referring to?
    Clandestine efforts to foment a Mexican revolt.
    The sinking of the 'Lusitania' by the Germans.
    Colombia's attempt to destroy the Panama Canal
    The necessity of sending America's 'Great White Navy' around the world in a show of force.


8. Baseball: the New York Yankees were originally a team organized in what city?
    Washington, D.C.
    Baltimore, MD
    Pittsburgh, PA
    This is a trick question! They have always been a New York team!


9. Roosevelt Island, lying between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was once called ______________ .
    Hog's Island
    All answers are correct; the island changed names many times
    Blackwell's Island
    Welfare Island


10. The Art Deco spire of the Empire State Building was originally intended to be a ______________ .
    weather station
    dirigible mooring station
    lightening rod which kept the building from being electrocuted
    radio antenna

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