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Mencken, H. L.

(Encyclopedia) Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis Mencken)Mencken, H. L.mĕngˈkən, mĕnˈ– [key], 1880–1956, American editor, author, and critic, b. Baltimore, studied at the Baltimore Polytechnic. Probably…

Bohr, Niels Henrik David

(Encyclopedia) Bohr, Niels Henrik DavidBohr, Niels Henrik Davidnēls hănˈ rēk dāˈvēᵺ [key]Bohr, Niels Henrik David bōr [key], 1885–1962, Danish physicist, one of the foremost scientists of modern…

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The book that's bewitching readers everywhere by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000. Take the Goblet of Fire Quiz ! The British edition of the latest—and longest—…

Brewer's: Races

Goodwood Races. So called from Goodwood Park, in which they are held. They begin the last Tuesday of July, and continue four days, of which Thursday (the “cup-day”) is the principal. These…

Major Bouts, 1997-98: Cruiserweights (190 lbs)

(Jr. Heavyweights)DateWinnerLoserResultTitleSiteOct. 4Carl ThompsonRalf RocchigianiWs 12WBOHanover, GEROct. 4Juan C. GomezMike SedilloKO 2—Hanover, GEROct. 18Torsten MayMatthew CharlestonTKO…

European/South American Cup

European/South American Cup Also known as the Toyota Cup and Intercontinental Cup. Contested annually in December between the winners of the European Champions League (formerly European Cup)…