Question

The island of Norman’s Cay served as a hub for this good as established by Carlos Lehder. In a book, Gary Webb wrote of Danilo Blandon who claimed he was told “the ends justify the means” regarding the selling of this good. (15[1])That book, Dark Alliance, details the connections (15[1])between a man nicknamed “Freeway” and Oliver North in the trade of this good. So-called “Cowboys” of this product were responsible for a 1979 shooting spree committed in broad daylight at the (*) Dadeland Mall. Ricky Ross was funded by the CIA to sell this good in the black communities (10[1])of Los Angeles to raise money for the Contras, which led (10[1])to the birth of “babies” named for this good. For 10 points, an “epidemic” of what drug characterized the presidency of Ronald Reagan? ■END■

ANSWER: cocaine [accept crack cocaine; prompt on drugs until mentioned]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Raza AliRochester CColumbia Ly-α4115
Michael GeCornell WindRochester A4815
Ryan JoeCornell FireRochester B9710
Julian BushlowCornell EarthRIT10810

Summary

2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y4100%50%0%73.50
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y8100%38%13%80.38