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Dickey, James

(Encyclopedia) Dickey, James, 1923–97, American poet and novelist, b. Atlanta. After serving in the air force during World War II, he attended Vanderbilt Univ., graduating in 1946. He was an English…

Gene Hart Biography

Gene HartAge: 68 Philadelphia radio and television broadcaster who announced hockey games for 28 years under the nickname "Voice of the Flyers"; called six Stanley Cup Finals, five All-Star…

Brewer's: Hart of Grease

(A). A hunter's phrase for a fat venison; a stag full of the pasture, called by Jaques “a fat and greasy citizen.” (As You Like It, i. 1.) (See Heart Of Grace.) “It is a hart of grease,…

Brewer's: Hart Royal

A male red deer, when the crown of the antler has made its appearance, and the creature has been hunted by a king. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Hart of…

Hart Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the player “adjudged to be the most valuable to his team” and named after Cecil Hart, the former manager-coach of the Montreal Canadiens. Winners selected by Pro Hockey Writers…

Hart, John

(Encyclopedia) Hart, John, 1711?–1779, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Hopewell Township, N.J. A prosperous farm and mill owner, he was a…

Brentwood, city and district, England

(Encyclopedia) Brentwood, city and district, Essex, SE England. Brentwood is mainly residential but produces some agricultural equipment, film, and…

Rudd, Kevin Michael

(Encyclopedia) Rudd, Kevin Michael, 1957–, Australian political leader, b. Nambour, Queensland, grad. Australian National Univ. 1981. After working (1981–88) in the ministry of foreign affairs and…

De Vinne, Theodore Low

(Encyclopedia) De Vinne, Theodore LowDe Vinne, Theodore Lowdə vĭnˈē [key], 1828–1914, American printer, b. Stamford, Conn. He learned his trade in the office of the Newburgh (N.Y.) Gazette and in…

Abbott, George

(Encyclopedia) Abbott, George, 1887–1995, American theatrical producer, director, and playwright, b. Forestville, N.Y. He began (1913) in the theater as an actor and, during a career that spanned…