Celebrity birthplace of the week: Ely, Nev. (current population about 4,000). First Lady Pat Nixon was born there in 1912. Well-known to crossword fans, the town has a “Ghost Train,” a working steam-engine passenger train that tours the old settlements in the area.

n British bookmaker Ladbrokes is taking bets on the career of Sam Alexis Woods, newborn daughter of golf star Tiger Woods. Playing on the LPGA Tour in the future: 50-to-1; winning an LPGA event: 500-to-1; and winning an LPGA major golf championship: 1,000-to-1.

What group of people would most likely be interested in the Website www.cardinals.com?

A) Bird-watchers

B) Church officials

C) Baseball fans

D) Football fans

Wednesday’s answer: The premiere regular-season episode of “Columbo” was directed by Steven Spielberg.