THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 Page 19 1. On July 18, 2013, what city known as Motor City claimed Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection? 2. The Olympics website lists how many beach sports: two, four or six? 3. On July 19, 1942, former slave/Tuskegee Institute head George Washington Carver began an experiment to make synthetic rubber with what automaker? 4. In what century were the fi rst printed recipes for iced tea: 18th , 19th or 20th ? 5. What space station ended in July 1979? 6. In what hot U.S. national park would you fi nd “Teakettle Junction” — an intersection sign covered by diff erent types of kettles? 7. In 1894 “dog wagons” started visiting Yale University dorms for what purpose? 8. On July 20, 1969, who became the fi rst two people to walk on the moon? 9. According to Merriam-Webster, what is tech neck? 10. On July 21, 1861, was the First Battle of Manassas, which is also called what? 11. In 1900 an Olympics race involved “climbing over a pole and a line of boats and Answers swimming under them” on what river that now has manmade beaches? 12. What expert on chimpanzees is known for wearing a khaki shirt and shorts every day? 13. What well-known race has started in a diff erent country in the last three years? 14. July 22 is National Mango Day; which raises the most mangoes: Brazil, China or India? 15. How many muscles does your face have: 21, 43 or 50? 16. Why has the U.S. northeast coast been called “Down East”? 17. On July 23, 1777, Poland’s Casimir Pulaski (“The Father of American Cavalry”) arrived in what North Shore town to join the Continental Army? 18. A Michigan resident made a “Big Banana Car” (22-plusfeet long): what royal personage stated, “We are all very proud of Mr Braithwaite and his Big Banana Car”? 19. How many NBA Championship titles have the Boston Celtics had: 18, 22 or 25? 20. On July 24, 1901, William Sydney Porter was born; he had what penname? Nifty Golf Gadgets That Can Help Older Golfers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems that make stooping over to tee-up or retrieve the ball difficult, and some hand arthritis that make gripping the club painful. Fragile Golfer Dear Fragile, There are actually a wide variety of adaptive golf equipment that can help older golfers who struggle with arthritis, injuries or mobility problems. Here’s a rundown of some of the diff erent types of golf equipment you can purchase that can help with many diff erent needs. Upright Golf Products For golfers with back, hip or knee problems, there are several diff erent products on the market that will allow you to tee up the ball (and retrieve the tee) from an upright position without having to bend or stoop over. To fi nd these stoop-proof devices see Zero Bend Golf (ZeroBendGolf.com, $80), Reacher Golf (ReacherGolf.com, $65), Tee Pal Pro (TeePalLLC.com, $79), Joe’s Original Backtee (UprightGolf. com, $20) and Toss Tees (TossTee.com, $15.50). Many of these same companies also offer accessory products for retrieving the ball from the ground or cup, repairing divots, marking the ball on the green, or picking up a club, sand rake or fl ag stick off the ground, all without bending over. Gripping Solutions Gripping a golf club can also be challenging for golfers with hand arthritis or those who have hand or elbow injuries. To help alleviate this problem there are specially designed golf gloves and grips that can make a big difference. Some good gloves to consider include the Bionic Golf Glove (BionicGloves.com, $18 to $33) that has extra padding in the palm and fi nger joints to improve grip. And the Eagle Claw (The-Eagle-Claw. com, $50), which includes a golf glove and a plastic claw that fi ts over you thumb and index fi nger to lock the club to your hand. Another gripping solution is to get oversized grips installed on your clubs. These can make gripping the club easier and more comfortable and are also very good at absorbing shock. Oversized grips are usually either one-sixteenth-inch or oneeighth-inch larger in diameter than a standard grip, and cost around $10 per grip. You can fi nd these grips and have them installed at your local golf store or pro shop. Low Vision Golf Balls If diminished vision from cataracts or eye problems makes locating the ball diffi - cult, Chromax golf balls (ChromaxGolf.com) can help. These are reflective colored golf balls that make them appear larger and brighter. Cost: $11 for a three-pack. Age-Friendly Golf Carts For older golfers who like to walk the course, there are ergonomically designed golf carts that are lightweight and easy to push or pull. Brands like Sun Mountain (SunMountain.com), Bag Boy and Clicgear (Clicgearusa.com) off er a variety of three and fourwheeled push/pull carts that are highly rated for function and foldability. Costs typically range between $280 and $350. There are also remote electric caddies that will transport your clubs around the course for you as you walk. Some top brands include Stewart Golf (StewartGolfusa.com), Motocaddy (Motocaddy.us) and MGI (MGIgolf.com). These run anywhere between $1,000 and $3,500. Or, for people with severe mobility loss, there’s a specialized electric golf cart called the SoloRider (SoloRider.com). This provides mobility challenged golfers the ability to play from a seated or standing-but-supported position. Retailing for $16,500, plus a $600 shipping fee, this cart is lightweight and precisely balanced so it can be driven on tee boxes and greens without causing any damage. Federal ADA laws require that all public golf courses allow them. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. Detroit 2. Two: handball and volleyball 3. Henry Ford 4. 19th (1870s) 5. Skylab 6. Death Valley National Park (The kettles contain messages left by visitors.) 7. To sell hot dogs 8. “Buzz” Aldrin and Neil Armstrong 9. “Neck pain caused by hunching over one’s phone or computer” 10. First Battle of Bull Run (also called the “picnic battle”; at first, D.C. civilians were onlookers) 11. The Seine 12. Jane Goodall 13. Tour de France bicycle race (Denmark, Spain and Italy) 14. India 15. 43 16. Early sailors traveling northeast were propelled by a strong wind called “downwind.” 17. Marblehead 18. Queen Elizabeth II (In 2011, UK-born owner Steve Braithwaite got a Guinness World Record.) 19. 18 20. O. Henry
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