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(Encyclopedia) mastiffmastiffmăsˈtĭf [key], breed of very large, powerful working dog developed in England more than 2,000 years ago. It stands from 27 to 33 in. (68.6–83.8 cm) high at the shoulder…Corpus Christi, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Corpus Christi Corpus Christi kôrˈpəs krĭsˈtē [key], city (2020 pop. 317,863), seat of Nueces co., S…Alexie, Sherman
(Encyclopedia) Alexie, Sherman (Sherman Joseph Alexie, Jr.), 1966–, Native American writer, b. Wellpinit, Spokane Indian Reservation, E Wash., studied Gonzaga Univ. and Washington State Univ. (B.A.,…Helsinki
(Encyclopedia) Helsinki Helsinki hĕlˈsĭngkē [key], Swed. Helsingfors, city (2020 pop. 653,835…Brutus, Dennis Vincent
(Encyclopedia) Brutus, Dennis Vincent, 1924–2009, South African poet, b. Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe). Brutus grew up in South Africa and received (1947) his B.A. from the Univ. of Fort…Upper Austria
(Encyclopedia) Upper Austria, Ger. Oberösterreich, province (1991 pop. 1,333,480), 4,625 sq mi (11,979 sq km), NW Austria. Linz is the capital. Bordering on Germany in the west and the Czech Republic…Bennett, James Gordon
(Encyclopedia) Bennett, James Gordon, 1841–1918, American newspaper proprietor, b. New York City; son of James Gordon Bennett. Educated mostly in France, he took over (1867) from his father the…Year in Review, 1998: Top 10 Sports Personalities of the Year, Part 1
1. Mark McGwire Sure he's a 6'5", 250 pounds, and built like a California redwood. But when McGwire reached that imaginary line he set for himself of 50 home runs going into September, we started…Year in Review, 1998: Top 10 Sports Personalities of the Year, Part 2
Denver quarterback John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after leading the Broncos to a 31-24 upset win over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.6. Mark O'Meara Another…Year in Review, 1998: Top 10 Sports Moments of the Year, Part 1
1. McGwire Blasts 62nd Homer It was the crowning moment of the sports year. When Mark McGwire knocked his 62nd homer of the season, poking the ball just over the left field fence and all the way…Trending
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