THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 26, 2024 Page 17 BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 13 with the game. All that D work fell a lil’ short at the end. On a side note, 38 of the 41 points came from just two players: C. Mathely (20) and N. Sullivan (18). The Crimson crew got scoring from six of their 12 players and were led by A. Martino (14) and C. Joseph (13) in this very close contest. Game 2 – Lakers 57, Celtics 47 The Lakers had a 6-point lead at the half and maintained the lead throughout the game, thanks to the weekend’s highest individual score from S. Warton (39) – D. McGuffi e also dropped a much-needed 10. The Emerald defending champs were highlighted by J. Sweeney, who did most of his damage in the 2nd half of the game, ending with 19; teammate T. Gedeus had 10 to end Week 3 of the season. This Week’s Games Sat., Jan. 27 Bullets Celtics Pistons Kings Sun., Jan. 28 Pistons Bullets Lakers Sixers —This article is based on info from Malden Neighborhood Basketball League booster/statman/former MNBL 26-year Coach Glenn Higgins. 1. On Jan. 26, 1785, what Boston native wrote a letter decrying the bald eagle being named a symbol of America instead of the American wild turkey? 2. A rhinoplasty is surgery on what part of the body? 3. On Jan. 27, 1973, what war ended at the Paris Peace Accords? 4. In what month is Groundhog Day celebrated? 5. On Jan. 28, 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers hired Emmett Kelly to do what? 6. What was the fi rst slot machine (1894) called: Gold Rush, Liberty Bell or Lion Head? ~ House For Rent ~ Furnished Comfortable House - Malden Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Very comfortable fully furnished large 3 bedroom, one family house, 1,656 ft. in Malden, near Melrose line. 15 minute drive to Boston, located on 1/2 acre lawn/forested site. Quiet neighborhood. All utilities/ wifi/landscape services included. Off street parking. Convenient public bus transportation, minutes to Oak Grove MBTA and Wyoming commuter rail station with direct train line to downtown Boston. Short/long term OK. No security or fees required. Pets okay. $3,500/month. First and last month required. Credit and reference check application. Avail. Feb. 1. Call Joe at: (857) 350-0575 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 ~ Help Wanted ~ Now Hiring Deli Clerks & Deli Manager Flexible Hours - We will work with the right candidates! Positive Attitude and Enthusiastic Customer Service a must. Apply online or ask for Joe or Mary at the Store. McKINNON’S EVERETT - 620 Broadway, Everett Scan Cell Phone Here For More Information! 7. What animal has been called “Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary”? 8. On Jan. 29, 1929, “The Seeing Eye” was founded; what is its purpose? 9. The world’s northernmost craft brewery is in what country: Canada, Iceland or Norway? 10. In what TV quiz show that started in 1956 would you fi nd the recurrent line “What is your name, please?”? 11. On Jan. 30, 1931, what romance comedy fi lm about a tramp (Charlie Chaplin) and a blind girl premiered? 12. What are jorts? 13. The word podcasting comes from what two words? 14. On Jan. 31, 2023, the last of the fi rst wide-body airliners was delivered; what is its name? 15. What does EGOT stand for? 16. A six-sided die has how many dots: 17, 21 or 22? 17. On Feb. 1, 1964, the Indiana governor tried to get the allegedly obscene song “Louie, Louie” banned; the FBI investigated it and determined what? 18. Who was “Wrong Way” Corrigan: an aviator, circus clown or football player? 19. What three consecutive Civil War era constitutional amendments expanded Americans’ civil rights? 20. On Feb. 2, 1887, in what town was the fi rst Groundhog Day observed? ANSWERS 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Nose 3. Vietnam 4. February 5. Entertain fans between innings; Kelly was a famous circus clown. 6. Liberty Bell 7. The mythical groundhog Punxsutawney Phil 8. To train guide dogs for the blind 9. Norway (in Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago) 10. “To Tell the Truth” 11. “City Lights” 12. Shorts made of denim 13. iPod and broadcasting 14. Boeing 747 15. A winner of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. 16. 21 17. The original recording was poor quality but “the record defi nitely was not obscene.” 18. Aviator (In 1938 he planned to go from NYC to Long Beach, Calif., but he went to Ireland (due to bad visibility, according to him.) 19. 13th, 14th and 15th 20. Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Classifieds
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