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Hewitt, Abram Stevens

(Encyclopedia) Hewitt, Abram StevensHewitt, Abram Stevenshy&oomacr;ˈĭt [key], 1822–1903, American industrialist and political leader, b. Haverstraw, N.Y. He became a lawyer, and friendship with a…

Other 2005 Grand Slam Champions

French Open(Paris, May 23–June 5, 2005)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta, 6–7 (6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5.Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Mary Pierce, 6–1, 6–1.Men's…

2000 Men's ATP Tour Results

2000 Men's ATP Tour Finals Tournament Winner Earnings Runner-Up Score Jan. 9 Australian Hardcourt Championships Lleyton Hewitt $46,000 T. Enqvist 36 63 62 Jan. 9…

Cooper, Peter

(Encyclopedia) Cooper, Peter, 1791–1883, American inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist, b. New York City. After achieving success in the glue business, Cooper, with two partners, erected (1829…

Bach — Angela Hewitt

PartitasHyperion Though her career is officially only four years old, Hewitt is quickly establishing herself as one of the foremost Bach pianists. Her choice of instruments automatically…

George, Henry

(Encyclopedia) George, Henry, 1839–97, American economist, founder of the single tax movement, b. Philadelphia. Of a poor family, his formal education was cut short at 14, and in 1857 he emigrated to…

Other ATP Tournaments, 2003

TournamentSingles championMarseille, FranceRoger FedererRotterdam, NetherlandsMax MirnyiMemphis, Tenn.Taylor DentAcapulco, MexicoAgustin CalleriDubai, UAERoger FedererIndian Wells, Calif.…

2002 Men's ATP Tour Results

2002 Men's ATP Tour Finals Tournament Winner Earnings Runner-Up Score Jan. 6 AAPT Championships (Adelaide) Tim Henman $45,500 M. Philippoussis 64 67 63 Jan. 6…

Ringwood

(Encyclopedia) Ringwood, borough (1990 pop. 12,623), Passaic co., N N.J., in the Ramapo Mts. and on the Wanaque River near the N.Y. line. Iron was found nearby in 1730; mines and works were developed…