SPORTS TALK
Credit: Will Shortz

What common term, in two different senses, is used in each of the following pairs of sports or games? The answers' first letters are provided as hints.

1. Baseball......................Bowling......................S
2. Golf............................Badminton.................B
3. Football................... ..Fishing.......................T
4. Golf............................Poker.........................C
5. Ice Hockey.................Chess..........................C
6. Weightlifting..............Basketball....................P
7. Wrestling...................Bowling......................P
8. Sailing.......................Poker...........................D
9. Horseracing...............Pool.............................S
10. Auto racing.........................Golf.................D
11. Bridge......................Baseball......................G
      (two-word answer)


Answers:

1. Strike
2. Birdie
3. Tackle
4. Chip
5. Check
6. Press
7. Pin
8. Deck
9. Scratch
10. Driver
11. Grand slam