Saturday, April 09, 2016

Alan Rock's Trivia



Q: The Golf Hall of Fame opened on Apr. 9, 1974. In what city?  
A Pine Hurst, North Carolina. It takes a lot of dedication to play golf in all kinds of weather, in the heat and cold, the wind and rain. And there's a special name for these people -- doctors.
Q: What famous baseball park was open on April 9, 1913? Here’s a clue: The fans had to wait an hour to get in because nobody brought the key. Then there was no flag to salute for The National Anthem. Then the home team lost to Philadelphia 1-0.  
A: Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Q: Where was baseball’s first indoor game played on April 9, 1965?  
A: Houston Astrodome. President Lyndon Johnson was there, but Texas governor John Connally threw out the first ball. In an exhibition game the Houston Colt-45’s beat the New York Yankees 2-1.
Q: Which album by the Beatles was commonly known as The White Album?  
A: The Beatles

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