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| Contest #40 Results - December 16, 2005 |
| 1. Who is this famous sports figure? 2. What is his connection to Sir Abdu'l Wadud? |
| Answers: 1. Babe Ruth 2. They were both "The Sultan of Swat". |
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| The Magnificent Babe |
George Herman Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948), better known as Babe
Ruth, also commonly known by the nicknames The Bambino and The Sultan of Swat,
was an American baseball player and United States national icon. Consistently chosen as
the greatest baseball player in history, his homerun-hitting exploits and titanic appetite
for living made him one of the representative figures of the Roaring Twenties. He was
one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he was the first
player to hit over 30, 40 and 50 homeruns in one season. His record of 60 homeruns in
the 1927 season stood for 34 years until it was broken by Roger Maris in 1961. He was
a member of the original American League All-Star team in 1933. In 1969, Ruth was
named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot commemorating the 100th anniversary
of professional baseball. In 1998, The Sporting News named Ruth as Number One in
its list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players." In 1999, Ruth was elected to the Major
League Baseball All-Century Team in fan balloting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Ruth, also commonly known by the nicknames The Bambino and The Sultan of Swat,
was an American baseball player and United States national icon. Consistently chosen as
the greatest baseball player in history, his homerun-hitting exploits and titanic appetite
for living made him one of the representative figures of the Roaring Twenties. He was
one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he was the first
player to hit over 30, 40 and 50 homeruns in one season. His record of 60 homeruns in
the 1927 season stood for 34 years until it was broken by Roger Maris in 1961. He was
a member of the original American League All-Star team in 1933. In 1969, Ruth was
named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot commemorating the 100th anniversary
of professional baseball. In 1998, The Sporting News named Ruth as Number One in
its list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players." In 1999, Ruth was elected to the Major
League Baseball All-Century Team in fan balloting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
| The following information is drawn from only a few of the thousands of sites honoring this baseball legend. Additional links are given below. |
From http://www.thebaseballpage.com/players/ruthba01.php#Full%20Bio
In a time when baseball, reeling from the 1919 Black Sox scandal, declining attendance
and declining credibility, needed a revitalization, Babe Ruth's bat saved the day. The
most visible, dominating, and popular athlete in American history, the Babe turned
baseball on its head, sparking fan interest and excitement, and the birth of the most
enduring dynasty in sports history. The Roaring Twenties were epitomized by the
Yankee slugger.
Nicknames
"The Sultan of Swat," "The Bambino," "The Colossus of Clout," "The Wali of Wallop,"
"The Wazir of Wham," "The Maharajah of Mash," "The Rajah of Rap," "The Caliph of
Clout," and "The Behemoth of Bust." He was first called "Babe" by teammates on the
Baltimore Orioles, his first professional team.
Played For
Boston Red Sox (1914-1919), New York Yankees (1920-1934), Boston Braves (1935)
Post-Season
1915 World Series, 1916 World Series, 1918 World Series, 1921 World Series, 1922
World Series, 1923 World Series, 1926 World Series, 1927 World Series, 1928 World
Series, 1932 World Series
Ruth holds the record for the longest complete game victory in World Series history. In
1916, Ruth went 14 innings to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Babe's career stats can be found at http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ruthba01.shtml
In a time when baseball, reeling from the 1919 Black Sox scandal, declining attendance
and declining credibility, needed a revitalization, Babe Ruth's bat saved the day. The
most visible, dominating, and popular athlete in American history, the Babe turned
baseball on its head, sparking fan interest and excitement, and the birth of the most
enduring dynasty in sports history. The Roaring Twenties were epitomized by the
Yankee slugger.
Nicknames
"The Sultan of Swat," "The Bambino," "The Colossus of Clout," "The Wali of Wallop,"
"The Wazir of Wham," "The Maharajah of Mash," "The Rajah of Rap," "The Caliph of
Clout," and "The Behemoth of Bust." He was first called "Babe" by teammates on the
Baltimore Orioles, his first professional team.
Played For
Boston Red Sox (1914-1919), New York Yankees (1920-1934), Boston Braves (1935)
Post-Season
1915 World Series, 1916 World Series, 1918 World Series, 1921 World Series, 1922
World Series, 1923 World Series, 1926 World Series, 1927 World Series, 1928 World
Series, 1932 World Series
Ruth holds the record for the longest complete game victory in World Series history. In
1916, Ruth went 14 innings to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Babe's career stats can be found at http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/ruthba01.shtml
| Biography of a Legend |
Babe's Early Years
Ruth was born at 216 Emory Street in south Baltimore, Maryland. The house, which
was only a block from where Oriole Park at Camden Yards stands now, was rented by
his maternal grandfather, Pius Schamberger, a German immigrant who eked out a living
as an upholsterer. Babe's parents, Kate and George, Sr., lived above the saloon they
owned and operated on Camden Street. Kate would walk to her father's home each time
she gave birth to a child, eight in all. Only Babe and his sister, Mary (some sources give
her name as Marnie), survived infancy.
Young George was known for mischievous behavior. He skipped school, ran the
streets, and committed petty crimes. By age seven, he was drinking, chewing tobacco,
and had become difficult for his parents to control. Mary recalled how their father
would beat Babe in a desperate attempt to bring the boy into line, but to no avail. He
was finally sent to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a school run by Catholic
brothers. Brother Matthias, a Roman Catholic brother and the school's disciplinarian,
became the major influence on his life, the one man Babe respected above all others. It
was Brother Matthias who taught him baseball, working with him for countless hours
on hitting, fielding and, later, pitching.
Because of his "toughness", George became the team's catcher. He liked the position
because he was involved in every play. One day as his team was getting pounded,
George started mocking his own pitcher. Brother Matthias promptly switched him from
catcher to pitcher to teach him a lesson, but instead of getting his comeuppance,
George shut the other team down.
Brother Gilbert brought Ruth to the attention of Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the
minor-league Baltimore Orioles, and the man often credited with discovering him. In
1914 Dunn signed 19-year-old Ruth to pitch for his club.......
Read more about Babe's early life at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Boston Babe
After only five months with the Baltimore Orioles, The Boston Red Sox purchased
Babe's contract, and he became a Major Leaguer at the tender age of 19. He pitched and
played outfield for the Red Sox for the next six years. Ruth made an immediate impact
both on and off the field. Stories of his off-the-field eating and drinking escapades have
become as legendary as his baseball accomplishments.
He will always be remembered as one of the greatest hitters of all time, but he was an
equally adept pitcher. In his first World Series game for Boston in 1916, Babe set a
record that still stands today. Ruth took the mound in Game 4 against the National
League Champion Brooklyn Robins. He got off to a rocky start in the first inning by
giving up a quick run, but settled down to pitch 13 scoreless innings for the 2-1 win.
The 14-inning gem stands as the longest complete game in World Series history.
Read more about Babe's career with the Boston Red Sox at:
http://www.baberuth.com/flash/about/biograph.html
The Curse of the Bambino
The next season the Red Sox finished with a dismal 66-71 record, 6th place in the
American League. Not only did Babe win nine of his 17 starts but he smashed 29 home
runs, dismantling Buck Freeman’s single season home run record by four long balls.
However, new ownership took hold for the Boston ball club, and Ruth’s career was
about to take an historic turn. In December 1919, new owner Harry Frazee sold the
emerging superstar to the Yankees for $100,000 and a $350,000 loan to finance
Frazee's Broadway production interests. Many consider this the most lopsided deal in
the history of professional sports.
The Yankees knew they were getting a star when they purchased Babe Ruth from the
Red Sox, but they had no idea they were changing the course of modern sports history.
In what became known as the “Curse of the Bambino,” the New York Yankees would
go on to win 39 American League Pennants and 26 World Series Titles. The Red Sox,
on the other hand, did not win another World Series until 2004.
The House that Ruth Built
In 1920, his first season in New York, Babe destroyed his own home run record he set
the year before. He slammed an astounding 54 home runs, nearly double his previous
record of 29. When Ruth joined the Yankees, the team shared the Polo grounds with the
New York (baseball) Giants. Within a short time, Babe’s sensational home run hitting
and undeniable candor became the biggest ticket in New York City. Soon, the Yankees
drew so many fans that the team could afford to build Yankee Stadium, which opened
in 1923. The famous stadium became known as “The House that Ruth Built.” Fittingly,
he hit a home run on opening day. Later that season the Yankees began a tradition of
excellence that continues today by winning their first World Series title.
Read more about Babe's legendary career with the New York Yankees at
http://www.baberuth.com/flash/about/biograph2.html
Ruth was born at 216 Emory Street in south Baltimore, Maryland. The house, which
was only a block from where Oriole Park at Camden Yards stands now, was rented by
his maternal grandfather, Pius Schamberger, a German immigrant who eked out a living
as an upholsterer. Babe's parents, Kate and George, Sr., lived above the saloon they
owned and operated on Camden Street. Kate would walk to her father's home each time
she gave birth to a child, eight in all. Only Babe and his sister, Mary (some sources give
her name as Marnie), survived infancy.
Young George was known for mischievous behavior. He skipped school, ran the
streets, and committed petty crimes. By age seven, he was drinking, chewing tobacco,
and had become difficult for his parents to control. Mary recalled how their father
would beat Babe in a desperate attempt to bring the boy into line, but to no avail. He
was finally sent to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a school run by Catholic
brothers. Brother Matthias, a Roman Catholic brother and the school's disciplinarian,
became the major influence on his life, the one man Babe respected above all others. It
was Brother Matthias who taught him baseball, working with him for countless hours
on hitting, fielding and, later, pitching.
Because of his "toughness", George became the team's catcher. He liked the position
because he was involved in every play. One day as his team was getting pounded,
George started mocking his own pitcher. Brother Matthias promptly switched him from
catcher to pitcher to teach him a lesson, but instead of getting his comeuppance,
George shut the other team down.
Brother Gilbert brought Ruth to the attention of Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the
minor-league Baltimore Orioles, and the man often credited with discovering him. In
1914 Dunn signed 19-year-old Ruth to pitch for his club.......
Read more about Babe's early life at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
Boston Babe
After only five months with the Baltimore Orioles, The Boston Red Sox purchased
Babe's contract, and he became a Major Leaguer at the tender age of 19. He pitched and
played outfield for the Red Sox for the next six years. Ruth made an immediate impact
both on and off the field. Stories of his off-the-field eating and drinking escapades have
become as legendary as his baseball accomplishments.
He will always be remembered as one of the greatest hitters of all time, but he was an
equally adept pitcher. In his first World Series game for Boston in 1916, Babe set a
record that still stands today. Ruth took the mound in Game 4 against the National
League Champion Brooklyn Robins. He got off to a rocky start in the first inning by
giving up a quick run, but settled down to pitch 13 scoreless innings for the 2-1 win.
The 14-inning gem stands as the longest complete game in World Series history.
Read more about Babe's career with the Boston Red Sox at:
http://www.baberuth.com/flash/about/biograph.html
The Curse of the Bambino
The next season the Red Sox finished with a dismal 66-71 record, 6th place in the
American League. Not only did Babe win nine of his 17 starts but he smashed 29 home
runs, dismantling Buck Freeman’s single season home run record by four long balls.
However, new ownership took hold for the Boston ball club, and Ruth’s career was
about to take an historic turn. In December 1919, new owner Harry Frazee sold the
emerging superstar to the Yankees for $100,000 and a $350,000 loan to finance
Frazee's Broadway production interests. Many consider this the most lopsided deal in
the history of professional sports.
The Yankees knew they were getting a star when they purchased Babe Ruth from the
Red Sox, but they had no idea they were changing the course of modern sports history.
In what became known as the “Curse of the Bambino,” the New York Yankees would
go on to win 39 American League Pennants and 26 World Series Titles. The Red Sox,
on the other hand, did not win another World Series until 2004.
The House that Ruth Built
In 1920, his first season in New York, Babe destroyed his own home run record he set
the year before. He slammed an astounding 54 home runs, nearly double his previous
record of 29. When Ruth joined the Yankees, the team shared the Polo grounds with the
New York (baseball) Giants. Within a short time, Babe’s sensational home run hitting
and undeniable candor became the biggest ticket in New York City. Soon, the Yankees
drew so many fans that the team could afford to build Yankee Stadium, which opened
in 1923. The famous stadium became known as “The House that Ruth Built.” Fittingly,
he hit a home run on opening day. Later that season the Yankees began a tradition of
excellence that continues today by winning their first World Series title.
Read more about Babe's legendary career with the New York Yankees at
http://www.baberuth.com/flash/about/biograph2.html
| The young Ruth (top row, far left) while at St Mary's Industrial School for Boys, where he learned the fundamentals of baseball. |
| Boston Red Sox, Comiskey Park, 1914 (SDN-059778, Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago Historical Society) |
| Babe Ruth, 1918 |
| Opening day, Yankee Stadium, April 18, 1923 |
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| Sir Abdul Wadud, the Sultan of Swat |
Miangul Gulshahzada Sir 'Abdu'l Wadud Khan
[Badshah Sahib], Wali of Swat, 1917 - 1949, KBE
(c 1.1.1930). b. at Saidu Sharif, 1881, educ. privately.
Appointed joint successor to his father, 1892.
Opposed the election of Sayyed 'Abdu'l-Jabbar Khan,
and forced to go into exile at Dalbar 1915-1916, but
returned and took up arms against him in 1916.
Established his rule over the Swat valley, September
1917. Elected as Badshah Sahib by a Loya Jirga held
at Kabal, in Napki Khel, November 1918. Recognised
by the British authorities as ruler, and formally
installed as Wali of Swat, at Saidu Sharif, 3rd May
1926. Abdicated in favour of his eldest son, 12th
December 1949. Rcvd: silver Jubilee (1935), Coron.
(1937), and Pakistan Independence (1948) medals. m.
(first) (div. 1903), his cousin, daughter of Miangul
'Abdu'l Hanan [Mashar Sahib], by his first wife, the
[Badshah Sahib], Wali of Swat, 1917 - 1949, KBE
(c 1.1.1930). b. at Saidu Sharif, 1881, educ. privately.
Appointed joint successor to his father, 1892.
Opposed the election of Sayyed 'Abdu'l-Jabbar Khan,
and forced to go into exile at Dalbar 1915-1916, but
returned and took up arms against him in 1916.
Established his rule over the Swat valley, September
1917. Elected as Badshah Sahib by a Loya Jirga held
at Kabal, in Napki Khel, November 1918. Recognised
by the British authorities as ruler, and formally
installed as Wali of Swat, at Saidu Sharif, 3rd May
1926. Abdicated in favour of his eldest son, 12th
December 1949. Rcvd: silver Jubilee (1935), Coron.
(1937), and Pakistan Independence (1948) medals. m.
(first) (div. 1903), his cousin, daughter of Miangul
'Abdu'l Hanan [Mashar Sahib], by his first wife, the
Sayyida. m. (second) after the death of his first wife, … (b. at Zaida, Peshawar district),
from a Sayyid family descended from Sayyid 'Ali Shah Tarmizi Pir Baba in Buner, from
Kukrai in the Murghzar valley. m. (third) 1907, a widow of his cousin (aged 14/15 at her
marriage), Miangul 'Abdu'l Wahid [Amir Badshah]. He d. at the Grand Palace, Aqba, 1st
October 1971 (bur. there at the Badshah Sahib Mausoleum), having had issue, one
daughter by his first wife, two sons and two daughters by his second, and two sons and
four daughters by his third wife.
groups.msn.com/MarghuzSwabi/personalities.msnw?
action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=146&LastModified=4675521452555077112
For more on the ruling dynasty of Swat see:
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/s/swat.html
from a Sayyid family descended from Sayyid 'Ali Shah Tarmizi Pir Baba in Buner, from
Kukrai in the Murghzar valley. m. (third) 1907, a widow of his cousin (aged 14/15 at her
marriage), Miangul 'Abdu'l Wahid [Amir Badshah]. He d. at the Grand Palace, Aqba, 1st
October 1971 (bur. there at the Badshah Sahib Mausoleum), having had issue, one
daughter by his first wife, two sons and two daughters by his second, and two sons and
four daughters by his third wife.
groups.msn.com/MarghuzSwabi/personalities.msnw?
action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=146&LastModified=4675521452555077112
For more on the ruling dynasty of Swat see:
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/s/swat.html
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| For Those of You Planning a Trip to Swat |
Swat is presently a district, but historically a Muslim princely state, in the North-West
Frontier Province of Pakistan. With high mountains, green meadows, and clear lakes, it
is a place of great natural beauty, and is a destination for adventure-tourists.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swat_%28Pakistan%29
Swat is known as the Switzerland of Pakistan. The river Swat is a clear water river
starting from the Ushu rage of mountains to he spread of the valley of Swat. It is the
most green valleys of the Northern Pakistan and is well connected to the rest of
Pakistan. There are regular flights from Islamabad to Swat and back. One can also get
here either from Peshawar (160 KMs) or Islamabad.(250 KMs) The valley of Swat is
located in the middle of foot hills of Hindukush mountain range. The main town of the
valley is Saidu Sharief.
Swat is a place for leisure lover, hiker, and archaeologist. There are many comfortable
hotels where one can stay a while to relax. In Kalam upper Swat there are some very
pleasant walks since weather is pretty pleasant one can easily walk over the hills for
hours and enjoy the unspoiled nature. The Swat is garden of Ashoka and was a
prosperous land in the Buddhist times (2nd BC to 5 AD) There are at least over 100
archeological sites in the valley less then 10% of the are excavated. One can explore
some of those sites in a half day tour of Swat.
http://www.travel-culture.com/pakistan/swat.shtml
Valley of Swat, with its rushing torrents, lakes, fruit-laden orchards and
flower-bedecked slopes is an idyllic valley. It has a rich historical past. It was described
as "Udayana" (the garden) in ancient Hindu epics where Alexander of Macedon fought
and won some of his major battles before crossing over to the plain of Pakistan.
Swat was once the cradle of Buddhism where at one time more than 1,400 monasteries
flourished. It was the hub of the Gandhara school sculpture which was an expression
of Graeco-Roman style mixed with the local Buddhist traditional sculpture.
The valley of Swat sprawls over 10,360 sq.kms. The normal temperature is maximum
21.11C and minimum 7.22C. Tourist season is all year round. The main town of the
valley is Saidu Sharif with a museum which houses most archaeological finds
excavated in the area.
http://www.gerrystravel.com/gtours/newswat.html
For the current weather in Saidu Sharif and to search the Saidu Sharif telephone
directory go to http://www.swatvalley.com/
Links for Further Reading:
The history of the Swat Valley: http://www.swatvalley.com/swat/cs/
Picture gallery of the Swat Valley: http://www.swatvalley.com/gallery/
Slideshow of Swat Valley scenery and culture:
http://www.swatvalley.com/swat/slideshow/
Frontier Province of Pakistan. With high mountains, green meadows, and clear lakes, it
is a place of great natural beauty, and is a destination for adventure-tourists.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swat_%28Pakistan%29
Swat is known as the Switzerland of Pakistan. The river Swat is a clear water river
starting from the Ushu rage of mountains to he spread of the valley of Swat. It is the
most green valleys of the Northern Pakistan and is well connected to the rest of
Pakistan. There are regular flights from Islamabad to Swat and back. One can also get
here either from Peshawar (160 KMs) or Islamabad.(250 KMs) The valley of Swat is
located in the middle of foot hills of Hindukush mountain range. The main town of the
valley is Saidu Sharief.
Swat is a place for leisure lover, hiker, and archaeologist. There are many comfortable
hotels where one can stay a while to relax. In Kalam upper Swat there are some very
pleasant walks since weather is pretty pleasant one can easily walk over the hills for
hours and enjoy the unspoiled nature. The Swat is garden of Ashoka and was a
prosperous land in the Buddhist times (2nd BC to 5 AD) There are at least over 100
archeological sites in the valley less then 10% of the are excavated. One can explore
some of those sites in a half day tour of Swat.
http://www.travel-culture.com/pakistan/swat.shtml
Valley of Swat, with its rushing torrents, lakes, fruit-laden orchards and
flower-bedecked slopes is an idyllic valley. It has a rich historical past. It was described
as "Udayana" (the garden) in ancient Hindu epics where Alexander of Macedon fought
and won some of his major battles before crossing over to the plain of Pakistan.
Swat was once the cradle of Buddhism where at one time more than 1,400 monasteries
flourished. It was the hub of the Gandhara school sculpture which was an expression
of Graeco-Roman style mixed with the local Buddhist traditional sculpture.
The valley of Swat sprawls over 10,360 sq.kms. The normal temperature is maximum
21.11C and minimum 7.22C. Tourist season is all year round. The main town of the
valley is Saidu Sharif with a museum which houses most archaeological finds
excavated in the area.
http://www.gerrystravel.com/gtours/newswat.html
For the current weather in Saidu Sharif and to search the Saidu Sharif telephone
directory go to http://www.swatvalley.com/
Links for Further Reading:
The history of the Swat Valley: http://www.swatvalley.com/swat/cs/
Picture gallery of the Swat Valley: http://www.swatvalley.com/gallery/
Slideshow of Swat Valley scenery and culture:
http://www.swatvalley.com/swat/slideshow/
| Swat Slide Show Click on thumbnail to see a larger image. |
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A Personal Experience
Andy Yeiser, as in Yeiser & Associates, came up with the idea for this quiz. Andy spent
30 years working all over the world for the United Nations and other international
organizations. He refers to his time working overseas as "30 years of paid vacation".
Andy explains the background to the quiz:
"If you are wondering where this bit of trivia came from, here is the story. When I
dropped down into Peshawar from the Khyber Pass [between Pakistan and
Afghanistan], I noticed a nearby principality called Swat on the map. On a long shot, I
asked whether I could get an audience with the Sultan of Swat. The hotel manager said
he could arrange it. Unfortunately, it was not possible to keep the appointment because
of my travel schedule. I have always wanted to return and try again to be able to meet
the Sultan of Swat!
Andy Yeiser, as in Yeiser & Associates, came up with the idea for this quiz. Andy spent
30 years working all over the world for the United Nations and other international
organizations. He refers to his time working overseas as "30 years of paid vacation".
Andy explains the background to the quiz:
"If you are wondering where this bit of trivia came from, here is the story. When I
dropped down into Peshawar from the Khyber Pass [between Pakistan and
Afghanistan], I noticed a nearby principality called Swat on the map. On a long shot, I
asked whether I could get an audience with the Sultan of Swat. The hotel manager said
he could arrange it. Unfortunately, it was not possible to keep the appointment because
of my travel schedule. I have always wanted to return and try again to be able to meet
the Sultan of Swat!
| ********** |
Award for the Most Persistent Photo-Detective
Of all of your quizzes I found this one to be the hardest. Not being a big baseball fan I
knew nothing about the picture except it was New York Yankees and old. So lets go
for Sir Abdul Wadud. A Google search of him and baseball produced nothing and him
alone produce the fact he was a sultan in Afghanistan, a place called Swat. Nothing
about baseball in that. [Like I said I don't know a lot about baseball.]
Trying to find images on Yankee ball players came up with nothing that looked the
same. Finally I landed at the New York Yankee hall of fame and started clicking on
famous players. The cap looked like 1920's but again none of the images gave a good
closeup that looked like the man in question. It wasn't until I saw the "Sultan of Swat"
designation for Babe Ruth that I found the connection. Oh the disadvantages of being
more interested in genealogy then sports.
Charlotte Cain
Bravo Charlotte!
Of all of your quizzes I found this one to be the hardest. Not being a big baseball fan I
knew nothing about the picture except it was New York Yankees and old. So lets go
for Sir Abdul Wadud. A Google search of him and baseball produced nothing and him
alone produce the fact he was a sultan in Afghanistan, a place called Swat. Nothing
about baseball in that. [Like I said I don't know a lot about baseball.]
Trying to find images on Yankee ball players came up with nothing that looked the
same. Finally I landed at the New York Yankee hall of fame and started clicking on
famous players. The cap looked like 1920's but again none of the images gave a good
closeup that looked like the man in question. It wasn't until I saw the "Sultan of Swat"
designation for Babe Ruth that I found the connection. Oh the disadvantages of being
more interested in genealogy then sports.
Charlotte Cain
Bravo Charlotte!
Awards for the Most Creative Answers Go To:
Elaine Boston
The "Babe" was called the "Sultan of Swat" in newspaper articles so I'm guessing that
Sir Abdu'l Wadad is what he call his bat.
Judy Peterson
It looks like Babe Ruth. Maybe Sir Abdu'l Wadud created the "Baby Ruth" candy bar?
Mary Fraser
I have absolutely no clue—Googling is turning up empty.. I recognize Babe Ruth,
though. However, I’m going to take a totally off the wall guess for which I have
absolutely no backup, and guess that Wadud is one of the people involved in the sale of
Ruth to the Yankees from the Red Sox, so that the owners could get the money to put
into No No, Nanette.
Sinika Garey
Babe Ruth is his name. Sir Adu'l Wadud gave him a British Royal Medal for his baseball
fame in New York in 1937.
Elaine Boston
The "Babe" was called the "Sultan of Swat" in newspaper articles so I'm guessing that
Sir Abdu'l Wadad is what he call his bat.
Judy Peterson
It looks like Babe Ruth. Maybe Sir Abdu'l Wadud created the "Baby Ruth" candy bar?
Mary Fraser
I have absolutely no clue—Googling is turning up empty.. I recognize Babe Ruth,
though. However, I’m going to take a totally off the wall guess for which I have
absolutely no backup, and guess that Wadud is one of the people involved in the sale of
Ruth to the Yankees from the Red Sox, so that the owners could get the money to put
into No No, Nanette.
Sinika Garey
Babe Ruth is his name. Sir Adu'l Wadud gave him a British Royal Medal for his baseball
fame in New York in 1937.
A Philosophical Comment from Linda-Rae Palmer
Colleen:
“More men are getting stumped on this one than women” does not surprise me. Men
think that it is a sports question and when it comes to sports they have all the answers.
It isn’t a sports question. It is a general knowledge history question and a common
sense comparison of word definitions. Hence, women work it out that way.
Merry Christmas, Colleen.
Colleen:
“More men are getting stumped on this one than women” does not surprise me. Men
think that it is a sports question and when it comes to sports they have all the answers.
It isn’t a sports question. It is a general knowledge history question and a common
sense comparison of word definitions. Hence, women work it out that way.
Merry Christmas, Colleen.
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