A MIXED BAG FOR WHITSUN - GENERALS' GOLF

A MIXED BAG FOR WHITSUN - GENERALS' GOLF

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The transcript describes a national celebrity golf tournament held in Washington, featuring notable figures such as General Eisenhower, Admiral Nimitz, and General Omar Bradley. The event attracted a large audience eager to see these famous personalities and assess their golfing skills. Eisenhower emerged as the standout player, earning admiration and a victory smile reminiscent of his wartime leadership. The event also included former world heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, who outperformed Jack Dempsey in golf, echoing his past boxing victory. The tournament concluded with Eisenhower's triumph, celebrated as a 'VG day.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city hosted the national celebrity golf tournament?

Chicago

Washington

Los Angeles

New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following was not mentioned as participating in the golf tournament?

General Eisenhower

Admiral Nimitz

General Omar Bradley

Jack Dempsey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gene Tunney is known for defeating which famous boxer in the ring?

Muhammad Ali

Jack Dempsey

Rocky Marciano

Joe Louis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was acknowledged for playing the best golf at the tournament?

Admiral Nimitz

Gene Tunney

General Omar Bradley

General Eisenhower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'VG day' refer to in the context of the video?

Victory in Government

Victory in General

Victory in Games

Victory in Golf