Sports quiz

Chris Eichcreek
Posted 4/1/14

1) In 2013, Yasiel Puig set a Los Angeles Dodgers record for most hits by a rookie in a month (44). Who had held the mark?2) Who was the last pitcher before Arizona’s Patrick Corbin in 2013 to begin a year with nine starts of six innings pitched …

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Sports quiz

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1) In 2013, Yasiel Puig set a Los Angeles Dodgers record for most hits by a rookie in a month (44). Who had held the mark?2) Who was the last pitcher before Arizona’s Patrick Corbin in 2013 to begin a year with nine starts of six innings pitched and two or fewer runs allowed?3) Name the kicker who holds the record for most 50-yeard field goals in an NFL season.4) How many Final Fours did Ben Howland guide the UCLA men’s basketball team to in 10 seasons as head coach?5) In 2013, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Martin Jones set a record for most consecutive victories to start an NHL career. How many?6) Richard Petty holds the record for most consecutive seasons with at least one NASCAR Cup victory (18). Who’s the runner-up for the mark?7) In 2014, Serena Williams became the winningest woman at the Australian Open when she notched her 61st singles victory. Who had held the record?

Answers1) Steve Sax had 43 hits in August 1982.2) Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez, in 2010.3) Minnesota’s Blair Walsh hit 10 field goals of 50-plus yards in 2012.4) Three times (2006, ‘07, ‘08).5) Eight victories.6) David Pearson, with 17 consecutive seasons of at least one Cup victory.7) Margaret Court.

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