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  Sterne des Sports: Aktuelle Nachrichten
Der 30-jährige Leverkusener Stabhochspringer feierte mit dem Gewinn der Halleneuropameisterschaft in Birmingham sowie der Bronzemedaille bei den Weltmeisterschaften in Osaka in diesem Jahr seine größten Erfolge.
Die „Sterne des Sports“ in Brandenburg finden auch in den kommenden Jahren mit der Unterstützung der Berliner Volksbank statt.
In den fünf neuen Bundesländern genießt der Sport eine besondere Wertschätzung.
www.sterne-des-sports.de   (3026 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 1886   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Henri Marie Coandă (June 7, 1886 - November 25, 1972) was a Romanian inventor, aerodynamics pioneer and the parent of the modern jet aircraft.
Tyrus Raymond Ty Cobb (December 18, 1886 – July 17, 1961), nicknamed the Georgia Peach, was an American baseball player generally considered to be the greatest player of the dead ball era (1900 – 1920).
The 1886 earthquake and its aftershocks dominate the seismic record of the southeast.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/1886   (6845 words)

  
 Baseball
The first answer given forth by even the casual sports fan is that "he is a cheater," in their eyes, an obvious habitual user of steroids.
Sports Illustrated, after selecting an all-time all-star team determined by "a panel of experts" excluded him from the squad because his statistics "are not to be believed." (Their concern for the statistical integrity of Bonds career didn't stop them from including players from before 1947 when the sport denied participation from anyone with dark skin.)
Seeing the nightly sports highlights of majority white fans letting it all hang out against the most prominent African-American athlete in the sport, has led many to draw their own conclusions about the source of the anti-Bonds rage.
www.latinosports.com /artman/publish/article_1886.shtml   (856 words)

  
 Sports Timeline Encyclopedia Article @ Fburg.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
1993 in sports - Monica Seles is stabbed during a tennis tournament; Zambia national football team die in air crash.
1931 in sports - France are expelled from the rugby union Five Nations Championship for professionalism.
Today, it is known as the Cincinnati Masters and Women's Open, and is the oldest tournament in the U.S. played in its original city.
www.fburg.com /encyclopedia/Sports_timeline   (2961 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sam Thompson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
An outfielder, Thompson had his breakout season in 1887 when he batted.372 with 118 runs, 203 hits, 11 home runs and 166 RBI en route to leading the Wolverines to the National League pennant.
See also: 1884 in sports, other events of 1885, 1886 in sports and the list of years in sports.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, United States, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests that serves as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in North America, the display of baseball-related...
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sam-Thompson   (1676 words)

  
 The Sporting News: The Vault
For over five generations The Sporting News has been the publication of choice for sports fans from school children to presidents.
Here are some of the most memorable moments since The Sporting News was established in 1886.
Paper of Record is the digital home of the Sporting News archives.
www.sportingnews.com /archives/history   (116 words)

  
 Arsenal F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arsenal were founded in Woolwich, south-east London, in 1886, but in 1913 they moved north across the city to Arsenal Stadium, Highbury.
For more details on this topic, see History of Arsenal F.C. Arsenal were founded as Dial Square in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, but were renamed Royal Arsenal shortly afterwards.
The choice of red is in recognition of a charitable donation from Nottingham Forest, soon after Arsenal's foundation in 1886.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arsenal_F.C.   (4545 words)

  
 Winchester 1886 Extra Light .45-70
The inspiration for the new Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light was the original Model 1886, created by gunsmithing genius John Moses Browning.
Unlike the weak toggle-link actions of preceding Winchesters, the '86 incorporated two solid steel locking lugs that slid up on either side of the bolt when the lever was closed, thus making a rock-solid arrangement for the longer-cased big-bore cartridges that were gaining in popularity, specifically the.45-70 Government.
As chambered in the ever-popular.45-70 caliber, the straight-gripped Lightweight sported a rapid-taper 22-inch barrel and a half-magazine capable of holding four rounds.
www.gunsandammomag.com /long_guns/winchester_1886_extralight   (1219 words)

  
 1886 in sports
Group C Sports Law is a full service sports agency specializing in international player representation and sports litigation.
Sports and recreational opportunities available on campus including intercollegiate sports, club sports, intramural sports and a wide range of other recreational and fitness activities.
The goal of the Sports Council is to attract quality sporting events to the area and to enhance the overall sports industry in the community.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=1886_in_sports   (1356 words)

  
 1886 - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar)
Canada - Rail transport - Science - South Africa - Sport
You can find it there under the keyword 1886 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1886)The list of previous authors is available here: version history (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1886andaction=history).
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/1886   (895 words)

  
 1886
...1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) Years: 1883 1884 1885.....1886 in art..
...Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion in downtown Charleston, Circa 1886.....Circa 1886 is a Charleston SC restaurant.
...First-Hand Observations of the Charleston Earthquake of August 31, 1886 and Other.....McGee field notes on the the 1886 earthquake were deposited with the University of South.....First-hand Observations of the Charleston Earthquake of August 31, 1886,
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 INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
Water show activities were popularised in the United States by Annette Kellerman (1886-1975), an Australian swimmer who toured the United States, performing her water acrobatics in a glass tank.
The sport was then developed in the United States by Katherine Curtis, who experimented around 1915 with water figures, and had the figures performed to musical accompaniment.
Her students performed at the 1933-34 Chicago "Century of Progress" Fair, where the announcer, former Olympic swimming gold medallist Norman Ross, coined the term "synchronised swimming".
www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/history_uk.asp?DiscCode=SY&sportCode=AQ   (239 words)

  
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Wilhelm was born into poverty, and had dreams of becoming an engineer, but he suffered from bad eyes and lungs, forcing him to give up his engineering studies in Vienna, and rely instead on the scanty income chess brought him.
After conquering the world title in 1886, Steinitz remained unbeatable for the next 27 years, eventually losing the crown to Emanuel Lasker, an emerging chess star.
William settled in New York in 1883, opened a chess academy, and wrote chess articles for leading newspapers.
www.jewsinsports.org /profile.asp?sport=chess&ID=2   (166 words)

  
 Worst Logo -> Football Finals - Sports Central Message Boards
Unless you've been living under a rock the past two weeks, you should all know by now that we've been discussing the WORST logos in ALL of professional sports over at the Other Sports Blitz Forum, for the past month or so.
Now, we're down to the final two teams in each sports' division and, eventually, we'll get down to the the Final Four, and, lastly, the Final Match-Up to determine the WORST logo in ALL of professional sports.
Remember, you are voting for the WORST logo out of the two that are given to you, and be sure to browse around the NBA, NHL, and MLB boards to vote in other divisions.
www.sports-central.org /community/boards/showthread.php?t=1886   (582 words)

  
 Recreation & Hobby: Sports : General Sports - Subject Guides - Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This is an excellent site which includes, along with the popular team sports, parasailing, racquet ball, martial arts, and boating.
For each sport there is a list of clubs, places to purchase equipment, places to purchase and trade memorabilia, and links to major league teams.
The sports newspaper of record since 1886 reports on sports trends, statistics, and news on a daily basis.
www.epfl.net /subjects/subjectguide.cfm?cid=470&sid=24&pid=341   (264 words)

  
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The Sporting News has been America's sports authority since 1886 and a must read for the dedicated sports fan..
Intense coverage of all sports, with special seasonal emphasis on baseball, football, basketball & hockey.
Each issue features in-depth analytical and historical features to raise readers' understanding of their favorite teams and players.
www.shopmags.com /usersearch.asp?action=showdetails&PUBNO=22287&CAT1=27   (52 words)

  
 University Sports Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics
University Sports Medicine is proud to be a division of the University at Buffalo Department of Orthopaedics, providing cutting-edge treatment for the entire spectrum of orthopaedic and sports-related injuries.
Since 1886, the University at Buffalo Department of Orthopaedics has maintained a tradition of excellence, making it the largest and most well-respected orthopaedic practice in Western New York today.
To help ensure an excellent foundation in sports medicine and orthopaedics for our next generation of physicians, University Sports Medicine, in conjunction with the University at Buffalo, is an integral part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program.
www.smbs.buffalo.edu /sportsmed/deptoforthopaedics.html   (94 words)

  
 Miami Sports Travel
The Bass Museum of Art, located at 2121 Park Avenue (between 21st and 22nd St), in Miami Beach, was established in 1963 with the extensive art collection given by John and Johanna Bass.
There are lots of entertainment venues in Miami, but one of the most amusing attractions enjoyed by families, sports teams, schools, senior organizations, and other visitors to the area is the duck tour.
We are a proud member of the Sports Tourism network: Las Vegas comments & reviews - NYC sports tourism - Boston travel & sports - Chicago sports tourism - Indianapolis sports tourism - Miami travel & sports - Washington DC travel & sports - Philadelphia travel & sports
www.miami-sports-travel.com   (625 words)

  
 Sports
Get all the latest on all the sports in an easy to follow format.
Provides local and regional sports news from around the country.
sport of figure skating in the United States." Biographies and competitive histories of current skaters, schedules and results of events, a schedule of televised events, information on synchronized and collegiate team skating, and details on services provided to figure skaters are here.
www.lansing.lib.il.us /Web/sports.htm   (299 words)

  
 Sports in Genzano
Partners are encouraged to add their free listing to this Genzano Sports directory.
Our holiday planning information is used by guests and owners alike to find services and activities before they leave home.
If you know of a listing that belongs on this "Sports in Genzano" page, please add it now and help us to build the travel planning resort guides of Owner Direct Vacation Rentals.
www.ownerdirect.com /travel-guides/italy/genzano/sports/1886-3-1.htm   (217 words)

  
 Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Detroit Tigers - CBS SportsLine.com
The previous Red Sox record was five, by Wakefield in 1996 and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley in 1979.
In 1886, Charlie Sweeney of the St. Louis Maroons in the National League gave up seven homers in a game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Thurston was the last pitcher to give up six homers and win the game, beating the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds on Aug. 13, 1932.
cbs.sportsline.com /mlb/story/7560203/1   (496 words)

  
 Cowes Sports FC | news, fixtures, results, match reports, teams
The history of Cowes Football Club can be traced back to 1881, when the club was originally formed, although competitive action did not arrive until 1886 in the shape of the Hants and Dorset Junior Cup - see full history here
Result: SAT 13 OCT 2007 Cowes Sports Res.
Advertising with Cowes Sports FC is easy and affordable, whether in the match programmes or around the pitch perimeter
www.cowessportsfc.com   (206 words)

  
 Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes Classic, 1886-1900   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
1886 Benz Patent Motor Car First high-speed single-cylinder four-stroke engine.
The Benz Patent Motor Car was not a converted carriage but an independent, integral design.
1886 Daimler Motor Carriage In contrast to the Benz Patent Motor Car, Daimler's first automobile was a carriage — without a drawbar but with the conventional drawbar steering.
www.mbusa.com /heritage/1886-1900.do   (185 words)

  
 County Louth in 1886
If the numbers attending the meetings is an indication, horse-racing must be regarded as the most popular sport in Louth.
WITHOUT entering into a comparison with other counties, it can be said truthfully that the rivers of Louth, on the whole, afford good sport for anglers.
Those which are preserved are excellent, and those that are open to all corners suffer from the industry of unreasoning persons who consider it tedious labour to operate with hook and line.
www.mc-research.com /County_Louth/Descriptions/1886.htm   (1183 words)

  
 WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information
To win a sixth GT1 title in the event's 75th anniversary on June 16-17 will require another perfect performance by America's premier production sports car racing team.
With 15 entries in the GT1 class for production-based sports cars, the competition for the Le Mans prize is ferocious.
With nearly 300,000 spectators at the track, more than 2,000 journalists covering the event, and millions watching the worldwide television coverage, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is sports car racing's Olympics, World Series and Super Bowl compressed into one exhausting day and night of racing.
www.whowon.com /Results.asp?TrackID=1886&StoryID=223111   (1179 words)

  
 nbc5i.com - Sports - This Day In Sports
Covering the news that matters on the weekend.
Birthdays: Ty Cobb (1886) - former MLB player and Hall of Famer, Ray Meyer (1913) - former college basketball coach, Earnest Jackson (1959) - former NFL player, Charles Oakley (1963) - former NBA player.
Click here for the privacy policy, terms of use.
www.nbc5i.com /sports/5568280/detail.html?rss=dfw&psp=sports   (369 words)

  
 MLuck.com: Buy Picks From A Professional Sports Handicapper
This season of NBA basketball has been exciting so far for the members of MLuck.com bacause of all the money everyone has won from our sports picks.
We provide sports picks for people in all the states of America and internationally.
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 1886 Cafe and Bakery - Austin, TX, 78701 - Citysearch
1886 Cafe and Bakery - Austin, TX, 78701 - Citysearch
Inside The Driskill's lobby is a more subtle cafe with 1920s hexagonal-tile floor.
A classic hotel's restaurant offers a fresh take on classic cafe fare, while world-class desserts complete the experience.
austin.citysearch.com /profile/35174113/austin_tx/1886_cafe_and_bakery.html   (251 words)

  
 Universal Nutrition Amino 3001 160 Tabs 160 Servings
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 Negro league baseball information - Search.com
Then, in 1886, second baseman Frank Grant joined the Buffalo Bisons of the International League, the top minor league in the country, and hit.340, third highest in the league.
Greenlee's main interest in baseball was to use it as a way to launder money from his numbers games.
While Robinson was quickly becoming a star, it was the performance of Larry Doby in 1948 that convinced most owners that fl players had the ability to compete in the major leagues.
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