Question

Polyaenus wrote that a Spartan admiral named Pharakidas bypassed this city’s blockade of another’s harbor by capturing nine of their ships and sailing right through. The very large Temple of Olympian Zeus is believed to have been constructed to commemorate a victory over this city, but was never finished due to a siege by this city. A hailstorm allegedly helped defeat this city’s forces at the Battle (15[1])of Crimissus, where they were attacked while crossing a river by (*) Timoleon. According to Herodotus, this city was stopped from reinstating the tyrant of Himera when it (10[1])lost a battle (-5[1])that occurred on the (10[1])same day (-5[1])as the Battle of Salamis. Before (-5[1])seeking the help of Rome, (-5[1])the Mamertine defenders of Messina called for the aid of this city against an attack by Hiero II. For (10[1])10 points, name this city that fought the Greeks of Sicily under generals like Himilco and Hannibal Mago. (10[1])■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: Carthage [or Qārt Hadāsht, Carthago, or Karkhēdōn]
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Summary

2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y9100%11%44%127.22

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Charles HangHang et al., Robert BrowningEvans Hall destruction awaiters6615
Matt BollingerTeam Name Think Detailremembrance of lost time9310
Matt JacksonThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host ClubThe Canadians96-5
Tracy MirkinThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too10010
Cole HartungI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big troubleRomanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill102-5
Doug SimonsQuasicrystal SilenceI would prefer not to108-5
Jason GolfinosSaint Peter Andre 3000In Search of Things Past113-5
Chris RayTeach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?13210
Tejas RajeBHSUThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)15010
Ned TagtmeierIn Search of Things PastSaint Peter Andre 300015110
Jaskaran SinghRomanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni GrillI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble15110
Richard YuI would prefer not toQuasicrystal Silence15110
Chris SimsThe CanadiansThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Club15110