Whitakers Almanack Quiz 2008

[larsen525]

Does anyone have the answer (with page number) to question 5, "Who broke a record with 21 wins in 35 attempts?"

Will provide the answer, with page number, to any other single question in return. Thanks in advance.

[shaneystar2]

I have gone with page 1084
Michael Vaughan ..he became the most successful test captain ..his 21st victory in 35 tests .He took the record from Peter May . I think I can recite Whitakers word for word in my sleep after trolling through it for ages !!
I am stuck now on just one which is no 20 ..a hint or clue would be much appreciated....Happy New Year .

[larsen525]

Thank you! My Whitaker's is at home, but I'll take a look at it tonight, think of a hint, and post it on Wednesday.

Happy New Year!

[shaneystar2]

if you could post it on this same thread larsen525...I would be forever grateful as scrolling through AB is hit and miss at the best of times ...I won this Alamanack in a recent crossword comp and they enclosed the quiz ....all the best
Shaney.

[Munden]

I'm also stuck on one: No 2 The one about what is due to be completed in 2026! I can find something due to be completed in 2016; is it a typo? I emailed Whitakers but they haven't replied!
I can help with 20 if you want to swap.
The Michael Vaughn one is in the Sports Round-up section.

[shaneystar2]

Hi folks
I have managed to find No 20 now ..thank you.

Munden .....it's on page 686. A religious building . There is an asterisk by the name and at the bottom of the page it says ...Projected completion date 2026.

[larsen525]

Glad you managed to find it. I had a hint all ready to send you, but my Internet access was down yesterday.

Good luck in the drawing.

[Munden]

Thanks Shaneystar. I found the answer to that using Google but couldn't find it in the almanack!
Happy New Year and Good Luck.