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1997-98 European Cup: Quarterfinals
Two legs, total goals; home team listed first.Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern MunichMar. 4–Bayern Munich 0Borussia Dortmund 0Mar. 18–Borussia Dortmund 1Bayern Munich 0Borussia Dortmund wins 1-0…The Boston Marathon: Virtual Tour
A no-sweat guide to the world's most famous race by Mike Morrison Related Links Marathon GuideFor most of the country, the third Monday in April is nothing more than the start of…MLB Amateur Draft for the 2000 Season
First round selections at the 36th Amateur Draft held June 5-7, 2000 in New York. Clubs select in reverse order of their standing from the preceding season. The worst National League team selects…Soccer
First Olympic Appearance: 1900 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? Only three countries in the history of the Summer Games have successfully defended a gold medal. The last time…Brewer's: Pinder
One who impounds cattle, or takes care of the cattle impounded; thus George-a-Green was the “Pinder of Wakefield,” and his encounter with Robin Hood, Scarlet, and Little John forms the…Brewer's: Raghu
A legendary king of Oude, belonging to the dynasty of the Sun. The poem called the Raghu-vansa, in nineteen cantos, gives the history of these mythic kings. Source: Dictionary of Phrase…Brewer's: Alias
“You have as many aliases as Robin of Bagshot,” one of Macheath's gang: he was Robin of Bagshot, alias Gordon, alias Bluff Bob, alias Carbuncle, alias Bob Booty. —Gay: The Beggar's Opera…Brewer's: Allan-a-Dale
The minstrel of Robin Hood's yeomen. He was assisted by Robin Hood in carrying off his bride, when on the point of being married against her will to a rich old knight. Source: Dictionary…Brewer's: Robespierre's Weavers
The fish-women and other female rowdies who joined the Parisian Guard, and helped to line the avenues to the National Assembly in 1793, and clamour “Down with the Girondists!” Source:…Brewer's: Robinson Crusoe
Alexander Selkirk was found in the desert island of Juan Fernandez, where he had been left by Captain Stradling. He remained on the island four years and four months, when he was rescued…Trending
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