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Remembering the Polo Grounds

The Question: What were the dimensions of the Polo Grounds in New York, especially the distance from home plate to the center-field wall? The Answer: The…

Allen JONES, Congress, NC (1739-1798)

JONES, Allen, (brother of Willie Jones), a Delegate from North Carolina; born in Edgecombe (now Halifax) County, N.C., December 24, 1739; attended Eton College, England; was a member of the…

Florence Reville GIBBS, Congress, GA (1890-1964)

GIBBS Florence Reville , a Representative from Georgia; born in Thomson, McDuffie County, Ga., April 4, 1890; attended the public schools; was graduated from Brenau College, Gainesville, Ga.;…

Thomas Sutler WILLIAMS, Congress, IL (1872-1940)

WILLIAMS Thomas Sutler , a Representative from Illinois; born in Louisville, Clay County, Ill., February 14, 1872; attended Willis district school, Louisville High School, and Austin College,…

Stevie Nicks Biography

Stevie Nicks (Stephanie Lynn Nicks)singer, songwriterBorn: 5/26/4198Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona Singer songwriter known for her work in the 1970s with the band Fleetwood Mac. Later separated…

Trainers

Annual money-leading trainers since 1908, according to The American Racing Manual. Multiple Leaders: D. Wayne Lukas (14); Sam Hildreth (9); Charlie Whittingham (7); Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons…

Red Skelton 1997 Deaths

Red SkeltonAge: 84comedian, actor America's clown prince won the hearts of generations, with his good-natured, sentimental patter, pratfalls and observant, hilarious characterizations. His…

Burr Powell HARRISON, Congress, VA (1904-1973)

HARRISON Burr Powell , a Representative from Virginia; born in Winchester, Frederick County, Va., July 2, 1904; attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute,…

A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries

Director:James IvoryWriters:James Ivory and Ruth Prawer JhabvalaOctober Films; R; 120 minutesRelease:10/98Cast:Kris Kristofferson, Barbara Hershey, Leelee Sobieski, Jane Birkin, Jesse…