WRITERS ON SPORTS
THE FRIDGE
U.S. GEOGRAPHY
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
A NICE CUP OF COFFEE
100

In 1996 Jim Murray said it was up to Shaq & Olajuwon to stop this guy; short of that, "an anti-aircraft battery"

Michael Jordan

100

A feature on some Frigidaire models will convert the fridge to this other "fr" appliance

Freezer

100

It isn't just for skiers; Sun Valley in this western state also has some great trails for mountain bikers

Idaho

100

Suggested benefits of a cold one include improving your circulation & that nothing worse can happen the rest of the day

Shower

100

In the 1930s Nestle scientist Max Morgenthaler invented this decent-tasting instant coffee

Nescafe

200

A.J. Liebling, an unathletic boxing writer who used bacon as a bookmark, wrote of this Rocky's "prehistoric style"

Rocky Marciano

200

Whirlpool offers a moisture-controlling type of this veggie drawer

Crisper

200

The site for this capital was chosen for its location halfway between Pensacola & St. Augustine

Tallahassee

200

Many have been jolted awake by this bugle call at start of day

Reveille

200

There are 2 main types of coffee beans, Robusta & this type

Arabica

300

In 1960 Updike wrote, "Gods do not answer letters" when this man didn't tip his cap after his last Fenway Park homer

Ted Williams

300

When buying your fridge, look for the rating called the "Energy" this; your government thanks you

(Energy) Star

300

This Texas island with a national seashore was named for Father Nicolas Balli, a Spanish priest

Padre Island

300

Eos, the Greek goddess of the dawn, was known to the Romans by this name (no Borealis)

Aurora

300

It's the fancy Italian name for the person who makes & serves your coffee

Barista

400

Jimmy Cannon said this "Brown Bomber" "was a credit to his race--the human race"

Joe Louis

400

Allavino makes a fridge for these to keep your Sauternes & Frascati tip-top

Wine

400

The Eisenhower National Historic Site is just a stone's throw from this battlefield

Gettysburg

400

"Where America's Day Begins" is a slogan of this U.S. Pacific territory

Guam

400

Jamaica's famed coffee-growing area is in these colorful mountains

The Blue Mountains
500

In 1960 Shirley Povich noted that this Cleveland runner "integrated the Redskins' goal line with more than deliberate speed"

Jim Brown

500

For a quick chill, use the powercold feature of this brand, maybe on the blue cheese that shares its name

Maytag

500

Rome & this city, whose name was drawn from a hat, form a metropolitan area in New York state

Utica

500

Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven says start the day with this tidying task to boost pride & productivity

Make your bed

500

The USDA reports that 47% of the coffee we import is from these 2 South American countries

Brazil & Columbia