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  Encyclopedia: 1936 Summer Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Team was the only olympic team from a non-fascist country to salute Hitler (in a gesture of friendship) while marching by during opening ceremonies.
The 1900 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the II Olympiad, were held in 1900 in Paris, France.
The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
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 1936 Summer Olympics - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Although awarded before the Nazi Party came to power in Germany, the government saw the Olympics as a golden opportunity to promote their fascist ideology.
The tale of Hitler snubbing Owens at the ensuing medal ceremony is, however, apocryphal.
Although the medal count for Germany is official, it would not be considered legitimate by today's standards since the German atheletes would have been disqualified because of drug use.
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 Water Polo
Olympic Preview: Water Polo - Water Polo First Olympic Appearance: 1900 by John Gettings Although it looks a lot like a...
Water polo - Round Robin Standings Top four teams (*) in each group advance to quarterfinals.
water polo - water polo, swimming game encompassing features of soccer, football, basketball, and hockey.
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 softball --  Encyclopædia Britannica
As a little girl, U.S. softball player Dot Richardson dreamed of standing on the highest tier of the Olympic podium, bowing her head to receive a gold medal.
Amid proud tears, her dream came true in July 1996 at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga., as the U.S. team steamrollered into first place with a record of 8-1 in the debut of Olympic softball competition.
A Summer Olympic program includes the following sports: aquatics (including swimming, diving, and water polo), archery, athletics (track and field), badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, canoeing and kayaking, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, football (soccer), gymnastics, team handball, judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing (formerly yachting),...
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 Vintage Baseball Publications and Memorabilia
The cover has some stains and there's a tack hole in the top center of the yearbook o/w nice condition with a solid spine.
The cover is loose and separated at the spine and there's a light water stain on the bottom of the pages.
This yearbook is in superb condition with a very light water stain in the upper right corner and border tears on two pages the only flaws.
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