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British (Wimbledon) Champions

(Amateur from inception in 1877 through 1967)Singles—Men1877 Spencer Gore 1878 Frank Hadow 1879–80John Hartley 1881–86Willie Renshaw 1887 Herbert Lawford 1888 Ernest Renshaw 1889 Willie…

Carter, Nick

(Encyclopedia) Carter, Nick, fictional detective character in dime novels said to have been created by J. R. Coryell in the 1880s. The firm of Street & Smith, New York City, published over 1,000…

Duncan Smith, Iain

(Encyclopedia) Duncan Smith, Iain, 1954–, British political leader, b. Edinburgh. Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, he served in the Scots Guards from 1975 to 1981, leaving the army…

Bozeman, John M.

(Encyclopedia) Bozeman, John M.Bozeman, John M.bōzˈmən [key], 1835–67, American pioneer. A Georgian, he went to the gold fields of Colorado (1861) and Montana (1862). In the winter of 1862–63 he…

Black Baseball Players

Notable African-American Baseball Players     Satchel Paige Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders…

A Simple Plan

Director: Sam RaimiWriter: Scott B. SmithParamount; R; 120 minutesRelease:12/98Cast: Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Gary Cole, Becky Ann Baker, Chelcie Ross…

1958 College Football Other Major Award Winners

Maxwell (Player)Pete Dawkins, ArmyCamp (Back)Randy Duncan, IowaRockne (Lineman)Bob Novogratz, Army, GOutland (Interior)Zeke Smith, Auburn, GAFCA Coach of the YearPaul Dietzel, LSUFWAA Coach…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions…