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Multiple winners: Walter Johnson (12); Nolan Ryan (9); Bob Feller and Lefty Grove (7); Rube Waddell (6); Roger Clemens and Sam McDowell (5); Randy Johnson (4); Lefty Gomez, Mark…
(Encyclopedia) Pearse, Patrick HenryPearse, Patrick Henrypērs [key], 1879–1916, Irish educator and patriot. He was educated for the law but early in his career made himself part of the Gaelic…
(Encyclopedia) Havlicek, John J.Havlicek, John J.hăvˈləchĕk [key], 1940–2019, American basketball player, b. Martins Ferry, Ohio. He attended Ohio State Univ. and was a star forward on the team that…
Brooks, Albert
(Encyclopedia) Brooks, Albert
,1947-, American comedian, actor, film writer, and director,
b. Beverly Hills, Ca., as Albert Lawrence Einstein. Brooks…
Director/Writer:Evan DunskyAvalanche Releasing; NR; 93 minutesRelease:10/98Cast:David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary McCormack and Ryan ReynoldsBased on the play Life During…
No-Hit GamesNational LeagueAmerican League Nine innings or more, including perfect games, since 1876. Losing pitchers in bold type. Multiple no-hitters: Nolan Ryan (7); Sandy Koufax (4);…
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(Encyclopedia) Jones, Jim, 1931–78, American religious leader, b. Lynn, Indiana. An influential Indianapolis preacher from the 1950s and onetime head of the city's Human Rights Commission, Jones…
(Encyclopedia) Hotman, FrançoisHotman, FrançoisfräNswäˈ ôtmäN [key], 1524–90, French jurist. Converted (1547) to Protestantism and implicated (1560) in the conspiracy of Amboise (see Amboise,…
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