1936 (gold medal): Sam Balter, Ralph Bishop, Joe Fortenberry, Tex Gibbons, Francis Johnson, Carl Knowles, Frank Lubin, Art Mollner, Don Piper, Jack Ragland, Carl Shy, Willard Schmidt, Duane…
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WorldMexico President Inaugurated (Dec. 1): Vicente Fox Quesada promises to share power as the country's first opposition president in 71 years.Europe Acts to Curb Mad Cow Disease (Dec. 4):…
1988 Radio & Records All-Time ChartsAC“I'll Always Love You” Taylor Dayne (Arista)“I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That” Elton John (MCA)“Kokomo” Beach Boys (Elektra)“Make It Real” Jets…
The French have a remarkable locution respecting fish as a food: Aprés poisson, lait est poison; Aprés poisson, le vin est bon; Aprés poisson, noix est contre-poison. Fish The reason…
The Maurice Podoloff Trophy; voting by 116-member panel of local and national pro basketball writers and broadcasters. Each ballot has five entries; points awarded on 10-7-5-3-1 basis.…
