The College Quiz Bowl
Syracuse vs. Barnard
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The College Quiz Bowl brings college teams together for a radio contest of knowledge and quick thinking. In this recording, Syracuse faces Barnard, with the matchup placing the focus on the students as they test what they know under the pressure of competition.
The program’s appeal lies in hearing academic rivalry unfold through spoken questions and answers. Listeners can follow along, try to anticipate responses, and compare their own knowledge with that of the contestants. The college setting gives the contest a spirited, campus-centered character.
With its straightforward quiz format, the broadcast offers a lively change of pace from scripted drama: the interest comes from the questions, the teams’ performance, and the suspense of seeing which side comes out ahead.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.