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March 28, 2007
The Well-Regarded Eight
Time sure does fly, doesn't it? We're down to our last eight contestants, and will soon whittle the field down to four. Who will take a spot in the Penultimate Four? Let's find out who from the History and Chicago regions gets the honor!
History Region: #2 Abe Lincoln 91, #1 George Washington 88 (ot). This was a classic matchup, but in the end Lincoln wins. It's simple, really: Washington presided over the formation of the country, but Lincoln kept it together. Without his leadership during the Civil War, the country would have remained a shambles. His dedication to putting down the Southern rebellion laid the foundation for America's greatness in the 20th century. With that victory, Abraham Lincoln is the winner of the History Region!
Chicago Region: #2 Studs Terkel 67, #13 Midway Airport 60. Well, Midway had a good run, but it had to lose eventually. Midway is an airport, for heaven's sake! And Studs Terkel is a great ambassador for Chicago, and even though I love the airport, it is certainly capable of ruining someone's day. So, I have to give the edge to Studs Terkel.
So, Studs Terkel is the victor of the Chicago Region. Abraham Lincoln and Studs Terkel advance to the Penultimate Four, where they'll be joined by the winners of the Pop Culture and Miscellaneous Region. Check back for the winners there tomorrow!
entry no. 797
Posted by oz115 at March 28, 2007 02:20 PM