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Known more by contemporary darts fans as a wily veteran keen to cause upsets in the opening rounds of the World Championship, the Singaporean Paul Lim does hold one vital distinction in the history of darts. Representing the United States at the time, what World Championship first did Lim achieve in his second-round match against Jack McKenna in 1990?

A 9 Dart Leg (Perfect Leg)

Baseball

PRE-QUESTION NOTE: Today is a Theme Day. In today's theme, the first word in parentheses provides a clue to the answer's first name, and the second word provides a clue for the last name. If the question said "Running back (Drink, Homer)," for instance, the answer would be "O.J. Simpson." In every answer today, for obvious reasons, BOTH FIRST AND LAST NAME ARE REQUIRED.

Pioneering GM nicknamed “the Mahatma”  (Arm, Cocktail)

Note: Both first and last name are required.

Branch Rickey

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Although the NASL had a reputation of being a landing spot for over-the-hill international players seeking one last big payday, there were also young players who starred in the NASL at the outset of their careers before going on to international glory.  One such player scored 28 goals in 73 matches for the Vancouver Whitecaps from 1981-1983, before returning to his native England to play for Newcastle United.  Who was this player, who in 1987 would set the record for the largest transfer fee in English football history when he was sold to Liverpool?

Peter Beardsley