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1. In 2008, J.J. Hardy became the third shortstop in Milwaukee Brewers history to hit 20-plus home runs in a season twice. Name the other two.2. In 1933, Philadelphia’s Chuck Klein won the Triple Crown in the National League, but did not win the league’s MVP Award. Who did win it?3. From 2000 through 2009, how many times did a quarterback win the Heisman Trophy?

4. Name the two Chicago Bulls before Derrick Rose in 2009 to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.5. Who was the last Vancouver Canuck before Henrik Sedin in 2009-10 to lead the NHL in scoring for a season?6. When was the last time before 2010 that Chile’s men’s soccer team won a World Cup game?7. How many Tour de France bicycle races in a row did Spain’s Miguel Indurain win?

Answers1. Robin Yount (1980, ‘82) and Jose Hernandez (2001, ‘02).2. Pitcher Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants.3. Eight times.4. Michael Jordan (1985) and Elton Brand (2000).5. No Vancouver Canuck led the NHL in scoring for a season before Sedin.6. It was 1962.7. Five, 1991-95.

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• The English, Dutch, and German settlers all brought their own versions of the game to the New World but the Dutch settlers fi rst introduced their form of bowling called ‘Dutch 9 pins’ during the 16th century. Manhattan, which is where the Dutch played this form of bowling, is sometimes still referred to as ‘Bowling Green’.• Other alternative forms of bowling were also played. The most extreme form came from Scotland. Here the player threw a ball with no holes, between his legs, towards the pins and, after he had released the ball, the player would slide towards the pins on his belly. • Ninepin bowling became the popular standard in the United States. While it is still unknown where ten pin bowling fi rst started, here’s a possible origin. • Over time, bowling popularity attracted a lot of gambling, which in turn gave it a bad name. Because of this gambling, a law in Connecticut was approved in 1841 that prohibited people to own ninepin bowling lanes. But people simply got around this law by putting an extra bowling pin on the deck.• From there we know that by the end of the 19th century, tenpin bowling was played in many states yet still there were no general rules for the sport. The weight and size of balls, pins and lanes all differed from state to state.• All this changed when restaurateur Joe Thumb organized a meeting between representatives from different regional clubs. On 9 September 1895, the American Bowling Congress (ABC) was founded at the Beethoven Hall in New York. Soon the ABC issued general rules and people became able to start national competitions and tournaments. • The ABC was only meant for male bowlers, although women were playing bowling since the second half of the 19th century. It wasn’t until 1917 under the encouragement of proprietor Dennis Sweeny, that women got their own congress. In that year the Women’s International Bowling Congress was founded.

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• Prior to the 20th century bowling balls were made of a hard type of wood, called ‘lignum vitae’. Setting up or

clearing the knocked over pins required the constant attention of “pin boys”. • Then technology used in bowling took a giant step forward. In 1905 the fi rst rubber bowling ball, named the ‘Evertrue’, was shown to the public. Nine years later (1914) the Brunswick Corporation, which then was a manufacturer of billiard balls, released the fi rst Mineralite Ball on the market, which became a huge success due to its mysterious rubber compound and the effects it had on the way the ball acted when rolled.• It was this and another technological breakthrough that led to the incredible growth of bowling as a national and world pastime and sport. This was the introduction of the automatic pinsetter invented by Gottfried Schmidt in his garage in 1936. Morehead Patterson, vice-president of the American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF), which manufactured machines for the bakery, tobacco and apparel businesses, bought the patents for this machine and fi rst showed it to the public at the ABC National Championships in Buffalo in 1946. Soon pinboys were nostalgic history.

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• Three strikes in a row in the game of bowling are called a turkey. The term dates back to before the turn of the 20th century. In those years strikes were much more diffi cult and to get three strikes in a row was quite an achievement. During Thanksgiving or Christmas week, the proprietor would be expected to present a live turkey to the fi rst person on each team who scored three consecutive strikes. The term has carried over ever since. Don’t confuse a turkey with a triplicate, which is the term for three identical scores in a three-game series. If three strikes in a row are a turkey, three consecutive open frames (those without a strike or spare) constitute a “buzzard.” Here’s a guy who knew about both.• Reed Townley of Gadsden, Alabama, bowled an unusual three-game series in January of 1989. Townley’s fi rst game had an “in-the-cellar” score of 89. He dipped even lower his second game to 87. For his third game, he changed either his style or his attitude because he bowled a perfect 300 game. • It takes 12 strikes in a row to score that perfect 300 game, which includes three in the tenth frame.

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Born just 23 days apart in 1941, PaulSimon and Art Garfunkel began asfriends in elementary school. Join Tidbitsas we take a closer look at this duo’slong history. • Simon and Garfunkel fi rst appeared together in their school play“Alice in Wonderland” in 1953, in whichSimon starred as the White Rabbit and Garfunkel as the Cheshire Cat. Theyattended middle school together and went on to Forest Hills High School,where in their junior year, they started performing together.• The pair called themselves Tom and Jerry, with Garfunkel using the nameTom Graph, and Simon dubbing himself Jerry Landis. They launched their songwriting career in 1955, and in 1957,made their fi rst professional recording,“Hey, Schoolgirl,” which landed them aperformance on “American Bandstand”as high school seniors. The duo split upfor the fi rst of their many times shortlyafterward, and Simon composed a fewminor hits using the stage name Tico,writing and singing with Tico & theTriumphs. • Paul Simon received a B.A.in English from Queens College and entered law school, only to drop out tochase his music career. Art Garfunkelreceived a B.A. in Art History and aMasters of Science in Mathematics fromColumbia, recording several singles as“Artie Garr” while in school. The twomet up again in 1962, reuniting as Simon& Garfunkel. “The Sound of Silence”(the lyrics of which took Simon sixmonths to pen) was a megahit for themand was a statement about humans’ lack of communication with each other. It was followed closely by “Homeward Bound” and “I Am a Rock.”• When their music was featured in the 1967 fi lm “The Graduate,” thealbum quickly rose to No. 1, earningthem Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Contemporary PopPerformance for “Mrs. Robinson.”• Artistic differences and tensionin their deteriorating relationshiptarnished their 1969 tour and led to adelay in the release of their fi nal album“Bridge over Troubled Water” in 1970.The colossal title track was No. 1 on thecharts for six weeks, and the album wasat the top for ten weeks. Rolling Stoneranked the song No. 47 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”It was the Grammy choice for Record of

the Year and Song of the Year as well.Their breakup came shortly afterward.• Each went on to solo careers, and Simon had hits with “Mother and Child Reunion,” “Still Crazy after AllThese Years” and “50 Ways to LeaveYour Lover.” Garfunkel acted in a fewfi lms and brought us “All I Know” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.” The duoreunited in 1972 for a benefi t concert and again in 1981 for a free Concert inCentral Park, with 500,000 attendees.Central Park’s success triggered a world tour in 1982-1983. It wasn’t until 1990that they sang together again, this timefor their induction into the Rock & RollHall of Fame. In 1993, they paired upagain for 21 sold-out concerts.• Simon & Garfunkel were awarded the Grammy LifetimeAchievement Award in 2003 and performed “The Sound of Silence” asthe opening act of the program. At a2007 performance, Simon introduced Garfunkel as “my dear friend and partner in arguments.” As of 2010, the two aretouring together once again, although thetour experienced an interruption whileGarfunkel recovered from a vocal cord paralysis.

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Q: I live in a neighborhood that’s knownfor more tricks than treats. What I meanis, the teenagers around here like to egghouses on Halloween night, throw rollsof toilet paper into the trees -- that kind of thing. Last year I had to have my car towed to the mechanic and the gas tank emptied because I thought they’d put anegg into it. Anyway, how do I clean off stains made by eggs, fruit and other stuff the kids throw at my house? -- Herb D.,DeLand, Fla.

A: Eggs thrown against the side of ahouse are pretty annoying, both whenthe prank fi rst happens and then later,cleaning them off. The protein in theegg adheres to exterior paint and can bediffi cult to clean off. So the faster youtackle an egg stain, the better. Here’s a few tips on how to clean up afew different prankster messes.▲ Egg: Rinse off the egged area as soonas possible with cold water and wipe witha damp cloth. If you can’t get all the egg

off, apply an enzyme-containing laundry detergent, soak for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water.▲ Toilet paper: Just lift it off of the “papered” object and throw away. If pranksters papered a tree, use a long stick to bring paper strands down. If the tree is near power lines, don’t use the stick -- spray water to bring the paper down.▲ Silly String: This is nontoxic and nonadherent to most surfaces. If it’s dry, simply brush it off. Avoid rinsing with water because the colored foam will streak down the surface.▲ Shaving cream: Remove from non-glass surfaces as quickly as possible. Wipe away the foam fi rst and then rinse with warm water.▲ Mud and grass -- Rinse away as fast as possible from your home’s siding. If a grass stain is still visible, dab with a mixture of white vinegar and alcohol, then rinse.▲ Fruit: If rinsed off immediately, fruit acids shouldn’t be a problem, but you can clean the area with an enzyme-containing detergent to be sure.▲ Ketchup or mustard: Scrape away as much as possible without rubbing it deeper into the siding or masonry. Scrub with dry-cleaning solvent or an enzyme-containing detergent, and rinse. Or, make a paste with baking soda and water and spread over a tough stain, let soak and rinse away.

HOME TIP: While no house is completely safe from Halloween pranksters,

deterrence measures including motion-sensor outdoor lights, and indoor lights and sound (such as a radio left on) offer some protection.

Send your home repair and maintenance questions to ask@thisisahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Remember, when in doubt as to whether you can safely or effectively complete a project, consult a professional contractor.

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► Keep shells from cracking when boiling eggs: Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water. Also, if you stir the eggs constantly during cooking, your yolks will be centered in a hard-boiled egg.

► For a personalized pumpkin decoration, stencil the letters of your family name onto a series of small pumpkins. Cut out the letters. Add a small piece of tracing paper on the inside of the pumpkins, over the hole made by the letter. Add your candle or other lighting, and line them up.

► If you have problems with tears and watery, stinging eyes when cutting onions, remove the skin under water. Cut the top off an onion, and submerge it in

a small bowl of water. Remove the outer layer and the skin while it’s under water.Take it out and chop. This should lessenyour symptoms.

► Use a saltshaker to sprinkle sugar oncookies. Make sure you label it if youput it back in your cabinet!

► “I used double-face tape to adherea small magnet to my vanity mirror tokeep track of my tweezers. The tweezersare held there by the magnet, and I canalways fi nd them when I need them.” --W.L. in New Mexico

► Add a pinch of cornstarch to beateneggs for a fl uffi er omelet.

► Keep your paintbrushes soft byrinsing them with a little fabric softener and letting them dry. They may dry stiff,but when you rinse them before use, theywill be perfect.

► “When you are asked to mark your preschooler’s things for day care, thebest marker for a bottle or sippy cup isnail polish. Use a bright color. It stayson forever and won’t wear off withwashing.” -- K.L. in Georgia

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/oKing Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.

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■ On Nov. 5, 1930, Sinclair Lewis is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels “Main Street” (1920), “Babbitt” (1922), “Arrowsmith” (1925) and “Elmer Gantry” (1927). In 1926, he had turned down the Pulitzer Prize awarded him for “Arrowsmith.”

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■ On Nov. 3, 1964, residents of the District of Columbia cast ballots in a presidential election for the fi rst time. The passage of the 23rd Amendment in 1961 gave citizens of the nation’s capital the right to vote for a president and vice president.

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