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Several competitions go down this week. We size up some of the opponents.
COMPETITION Girls on the Run Charity Bags Tournament
CHARLOTTE SCHULTZ
Background Played cornhole during tailgates at Michigan State. “I was never drunk!” claims Schultz.
Winning tactic The occasional overhand. “It distracts people,” Schultz says. “That’s really what wins the game.”
ZACH WACHS
Background Won organized cornhole tournaments and many a backyard game in Ohio.
Winning tactic “I adapt quickly. Every bag and board is different. If you can’t keep up, you’re in the hole—no pun intended,” Wachs says.
Join in! Teams of two can sign up by calling 312-266-8200. Joe’s Bar, 940 W Weed St. Thu 16, 7–10pm; per person $35.
COMPETITION Battle of the Badges, a fund-raising cops vs. firefighters boxing match
ERNIE FUENTES
Background Studied martial arts and was trained by fellow firefighter and former pro boxer, Al Ortiz.
Winning tactic Strong jab and speed. “These quick matches tend to be brawls where guys go out swinging, but I’m going to use technique,” Fuentes says.
BARRY CUNNINGHAM
Background This cop has been boxing for exercise for three years.
Winning tactic “I’ve known Ernie for about ten years,” Cunningham says. “I have a pretty good idea of how he fights. I’m gonna try to score points with a left hook.”
Watch! The badges go head to head at De La Salle Institute, Parmer Activity Center, 3455 S Wabash Ave (312-747-5824). Fri 17, 7pm; $15, advance $10.
COMPETITION Irish American Heritage Center Pub Quiz Night
AL GIELICZ
Background Involved in Quiz Night since 1999, played intramural in college, huge Jeopardy fan
Winning tactic “I get young and old people on my team,” says Gielicz, an expert in science, history and geography. “It covers topics I’m not good at.”
PATRICK KELLY
Background Competed in Quiz Night for about five years, plays Trivial Pursuit
Winning tactic Correctly answer the final question, which constitutes almost 25 percent of the points. “You get it wrong then you’re in trouble,” says Kelly, “but you can move up otherwise. That’s the fun part.”
Join in! Sign up in teams of six by calling 773-282-7035. Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave. Fri 17, 8pm; per team $30.
