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Dorsett, Tony
(Encyclopedia) Dorsett, Tony (Anthony Drew Dorsett)Dorsett, Tonydôrˈsət [key], 1954–, American football player, b. Rochester, Pa. The first running back to gain over 6,000 yards in Division I-A, he…Suppé, Franz von
(Encyclopedia) Suppé, Franz vonSuppé, Franz vonfränts fən z&oobreve;pˈā [key], 1819–95, Austrian composer, b. Spalato, Dalmatia. His operettas, including The Light Cavalry (1866), were among the…Rinehart, William Henry
(Encyclopedia) Rinehart, William Henry, 1825–74, American sculptor, b. near Union Bridge, Md. A Baltimore stonecutter, he became one of the best of the early American sculptors, working in the…1998-99 Basketball Eastern Conference First Round (Best of 5)First Round <span class="rm" >(Best of 5)</span>
W-L Avg. Leading Scorer New York 3-2 83.0 Houston (15.2) Miami 2-3 79.0 Mourning (21.6) Date Winner Home Court May 8 Knicks, 95-75…Wallack, James William
(Encyclopedia) Wallack, James WilliamWallack, James Williamwŏlˈək [key], c.1795–1864, Anglo-American actor and manager. Of a theatrical family, he was a leading actor (1812–32) in both comedy and…Dolci, Carlo
(Encyclopedia) Dolci, Carlo or CarlinoDolci, Carlo or Carlinokärˈlō, kärlēˈnō dōlˈchē [key], 1616–86, Florentine painter. Among his best-known paintings are the heads and half-figures of Jesus and…Engel, Marian
(Encyclopedia) Engel, Marian, 1933–85, Canadian novelist. Widely considered one of Canada's major modern writers, she is particularly noted for work reflecting a strongly feminist approach. Engel's…Perov, Vasily Grigoryevich
(Encyclopedia) Perov, Vasily GrigoryevichPerov, Vasily Grigoryevichvəsēˈlyē grĭgôrˈyəvĭch pyĭrôfˈ [key], 1833–82, Russian historical, genre, and portrait painter. He was the leader of the realist…Rowley, William
(Encyclopedia) Rowley, WilliamRowley, Williamrouˈlē [key], 1585?–1642?, English playwright and actor. He collaborated with many noted dramatists, including Dekker, Ford, and Webster; his best work,…Irish Movies: Angela's Ashes
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