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  Eurobasket 1949 Information
The 1949 European Basketball Championship, commonly called Eurobasket 1949, was the sixth regional championship held by FIBA Europe.
Czechoslovakia, the silver medallist at Eurobasket 1947, had been the host that year, so was not asked to repeat hosting duties and those duties fell to bronze medallist Egypt.
The 1949 competition was in the same format as Eurobasket 1939.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Eurobasket_1949   (298 words)

  
  1949 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: 1948 in sports, other events of 1949, 1950 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
The sixth European basketball championship, Eurobasket 1949, is won by Egypt.
After the 1949 season, the Browns, 49ers and original Baltimore Colts would joined the NFL for the 1950 season.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1949_in_sports   (505 words)

  
 Eurobasket 2003, September 5-14, Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Of all the 16 nations participating in Eurobasket, a solid argument could be made that Greece is the most passionate when it comes to basketball.
Greece will not present an array of stars at Eurobasket, but what they will do is always have 5 top-level players on the court at any time and a ferocious attitude to defense.
Eurobasket 2003, is an arrangement between FIBA and The Swedish Basketball Federation.
www.eurobasket2003.com /uk/lag_greece.asp   (300 words)

  
 Thanasis Kostopoulos - Phantis
Thanasis Kostopoulos was a Greek basketball player of the early post-World War II era.
Between the years 1946 and 1949, he participated in 8 matches of the National Basketball Team of Greece, scoring 6 points and was a member of the Eurobasket 1949 team that won bronze in Egypt.
This page was last modified 18:35, June 8, 2006.
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 1946 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is decided that the writers will henceforth select only players retired within the more recent past, rather than from the entire 20th century.
June 15: When some ballplayers jumped to the Mexican League, MLB Commissioner Happy Chandler mentions a lifetime suspension for them, but his penalty is later reduced (1949).
The fourth European basketball championship, Eurobasket 1946, is won by Czechoslovakia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1946_in_sports   (500 words)

  
 YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
After liberation, Greece experienced an equally bitter Greek Civil War between the communist-led Democratic Army and the Hellenic Army that lasted until 1949, when the communists were defeated in the battle of Grammos-Vitsi.
The Greek government built a world class sport infrastructure specifically for the 2004 Summer Olympics which is generally regarded as a legacyto the country.
This is largely the result of the victory achieved by the Greek national basketball team against the Soviet Union in the European championship final of 1987 held in Athens.
www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Greece   (4587 words)

  
 Eurobasket 2003, September 5-14, Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Despite an off year in 2001, French basketball is undoubtedly on the rise and the national team is gearing up for what could very well be a medal winning performance in Sweden.
France has produced plenty of talent over the past few years and all of their top stars will be on display at Eurobasket.
France captain Tony Parker blasted his side's lack of commitment in failing to climb the European Championships podium to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics (photo: FIBA Europe).
www.eurobasket2003.com /uk/lag_france.asp   (310 words)

  
 Eurobasket 2001 Turkey
In the first quarter-final of Eurobasket 2001, Turkey beat Croatia 87-85 at overtime after coming back from a deficit of19 points (37-56) 03:20 remaining in the 3rd quarter.
Croatians were comfortable with a 16 point lead (44-28) at the end of the 1st half.
Having big support from 10.500 fans even at the worst moments of the game, Turkey not only qualifed to semi-final of Eurobasket 2001 but also made a history by reaching to the last 4 for the first time since 1949.
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 news - EUROBASKET: Preview Greece vs. France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Revenge was the name of the game for Claude Bergeaud's men, as they were able to topple the side that prevented them from reaching the finals at the Eurobasket in Sweden two years ago with a 9-0 run to end the game.
Not since 1949 - when they claimed silver - have they been to the finals.
With a victory in the semi-finals, Greece would be assured of their best finish in the Eurobasket since 1989, when they won silver, and would be one victory shy of their first gold medal since 1987.
www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=102032&src=0   (1009 words)

  
 The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 05-09-24
During Eurobasket 1987, which was hosted in Greece, the local team played against the then Yugoslavian team twice on its way to the medal and European recognition: once in the preliminaries and once in the semis.
Victory for the Greek team is not a one-way street, but just a very good opportunity for a place in a Eurobasket final, the third in its history.
A victory would signal their first participation in a European Championship final since 1949, when they won the silver.
www.hri.org /news/greek/eraen/2005/05-09-24_1.eraen.html   (5279 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Belgrade
The Nato officials claimed that the latter was bombed because Nato planners used outdated maps, although no building had ever existed on the site prior to the Chinese Embassy being built.
The NATO flag NATO 2002 Summit in Prague The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4...
The term Kosovo War or Kosovo Conflict is often used to describe two sequential and at times parallel armed conflicts (a civil war followed by an international war) in the southern Serbian province called Kosovo (officially Kosovo and Metohia), part of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Belgrade   (7063 words)

  
 Eurobasket - European Championships   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
France was able to give a good fight and lead by 5 with 3:30 to go, but failed to score in the remaining time and Lithuania made a 9-0 run that decided the game.
Spain is the 3rd team in the Semi Finals of Eurobasket 2003.
The top 3 teams in Eurobasket 2003 will join them, so the battle for the bronze medal will also decide who will be the 5th European team in Athens 2004.
www.eurobasket.com /events/ec/03/ec03.asp   (8584 words)

  
 Sports News Roundup / [Sep 29 1 am PDT]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
She enrolled at Florida AandM in 1949, competing against white players for the first time.
Gibson lived her last 30 years in East Orange but became reclusive and reportedly depressed in the past 10 years as her health declined.
During the 2003 offseason, Drobnjak was a teammate of Clippers guard Marko Jaric on the Serbia and Montenegro team that participated in Eurobasket 2003.
quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/br/Sgen-hdln-news.RGnL_DST.html   (8523 words)

  
 HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | powered by Basketball News Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
All information contained in this report is derived from several media sources, to include the Associated Press, Eurobasket, Fanball, Rotowire, FIBA, rumor sources and the numerous press releases received via e-mail and collated directly from the aforementioned sites and from team representatives and/or direct sources in each and every one the following represented leagues.
The Atlanta Hawks’ longest home stand of the season tips off tomorrow night (Saturday, March 12) against the Golden State Warriors, and the team has a number of special promotions and ticket discounts planned for the next week of games.
The Hawks, a member of the National Basketball Association since 1949, play in the newly-created Southeast Division, along with the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.
www.hoopsworld.com /cgi-bin/news/exec/view.cgi?archive=47&num=11982   (4974 words)

  
 EuroBasket 2007
Carlo Recalcati on Thursday dismissed fears that Andrea Bargnani might not play at the EuroBasket due to injury.
The seven-footer is not feeling 100%, but Italy coach Recalcati told FIBA Europe: "Bargnani's condition is not a concern.
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 -=- Interperformances.com -=-
Spanish Championship; Copa del Rey Semifinal; First in Regular Season; Eurobasket Coach of the Year 2004
Spanish ACB Champion; Euroleague Champion; Eurobasket Coach of the Year 2003
ULEB euroleague Quarter Finals; Head Coach Yugoslavian NT; European Championship in Turkey Champion; Eurobasket Coach of the Year 2002
www.interperformances.com /coaches/coach.phtml?id=1426   (78 words)

  
 All Sports Forums: National Basketball Association History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
It adopted the name National Basketball Association in the fall of 1949 after adding several teams from the rival National Basketball League (NBL).
Also this section covers the rival American Basketball Association league which in 1976 had 4 teams move to the NBA.
The summer of 1949 solidified the professional basketball picture, with the six surviving NBL teams being absorbed into the BAA and the league being renamed the National Basketball Association.
www.allsportsforums.com /forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14&PN=1   (1510 words)

  
 Islamic World.Net: Countries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Chihuly: In the Light of Jerusalem, 2000 - archival record of the art project.
Ghetto Fighters House Museum - the Itzhak Katznelson Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Heritage Museum, founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors, ghetto fighters and partisans at Kibbutz Lochme Hagetaot.
Givatayim Observatory - devoted to reasearch and study in astronomy and science.
islamic-world.net /countries/israel.htm   (1703 words)

  
 Greece
After liberation, Greece experienced an equally bitter civil war between communists and royalists that lasted until 1949.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Greece continued to develop slowly with grants and loans through the U.S.A Marshall Plan, and later through growth, notably in the tourism sector.
Greece national basketball team (Eurobasket 2005 Cup Winners)
www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Greece.html   (3822 words)

  
 Find Nba Championships Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
It took its current name in 1949 when it merged with the National Basketball League.
Have you ever wondered who won and lost the NBA championship in what year?
qualifying spots to be determined at Eurobasket 2003 NBA TV to Televise Euro Championships SECAUCUS, NJ âÂ?Â?
www.abovethefold.net /nba/3/nba-championships.html   (183 words)

  
 BasketballBoards.net - Sacramento @ Portland Game Thread (4/8, 7:00 PT)
Peja Stojakovic scored 17 of his game-high 35 points in the third quarter, while Mike Bibby added 19 points and 11 assists.
The Kings matched a franchise record of seven straight postseason berths set by the Rochester Royals from 1949 through 1955.
It's the ninth time the Kings have made the playoffs in Sacramento and the 19th overall for the franchise.
www.basketballboards.net /forum/showthread.php?t=156176&page=8   (1188 words)

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