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Was a Russian–Austrian chess master.He took 6th at Vienna 1895/96 (Carl Schlechter and Max Weiss w

Was a Russian–Austrian chess master.He took 6th at Vienna 1895/96 (Carl Schlechter and Max Weiss won), tied for 3rd-4th at Vienna 1897/98 (Georg Marco won), took 16th at Vienna 1898 (Siegbert Tarrasch and Harry Pillsbury won), Halprin, Marco, and Hugo Fähndrich were the editors of Wiener Schachzeitung (Viennese chess newspaper) which published supplements containing tourney games and notes throughout the whole contest.

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland and the Scotland national football team primaril

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland and the Scotland national football team primarily as a left half.He won his first international cap for Scotland on 13 November 1935 against Northern Ireland in a 2–1 at Tynecastle Stadium. He won one further cap, in total winning just two caps over 1935 to 1937.

Is a South African Olympic athlete. In the 2006 Winter Olympics, he became the first African to part

Is a South African Olympic athlete. In the 2006 Winter Olympics, he became the first African to participate in all five Alpine events. He resides in Cape Town.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for many league clubs in Scotland and En

Is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for many league clubs in Scotland and England.McLeod began his senior career with St. Mirren he had joined them in 1970 from Renfrew Juniors having blossomed there into a prolific goalscorer after initially signing as a midfielder.

Is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster. Beliavsky was born in Lviv. He currently lives in Slovenia and he

Is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster. Beliavsky was born in Lviv. He currently lives in Slovenia and he plays for the Olympic team there. He is noted for his uncompromising style of play and for his classical opening repertoire, including openings such as the Queen's Gambit, Ruy Lopez and French Defence, for example.

Is a German ski jumper who competed 1993 to 2006, them came out of retirement in 2009 to compete for

Is a German ski jumper who competed 1993 to 2006, them came out of retirement in 2009 to compete for the 2010 Winter Olympics. He won a two medals at the 2001 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti with a gold in the team large hill and a bronze in the team normal hill events. Herr finished 21st in the individual normal hill at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. He also finished third in the team event at the FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2006.

A former Scottish international footballer most prominent during his time with Everton.Parker, a ful

A former Scottish international footballer most prominent during his time with Everton.Parker, a fullback, began his career with Kello Rovers, turning semi-professional when he joined Falkirk in 1952. He stayed with the Bairns for almost six seasons, helping them to victory in the 1957 Scottish Cup. He also became a Scotland international during this period, earning his first cap against Portugal in 1955. He was selected in the squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup, making one appearance against Paraguay, which also transpired to be his final national team cap.

Is a former Slovak football player. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 26 matches and

Is a former Slovak football player. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 26 matches and scored 3 goals. He played mostly for Slovan Bratislava and also briefly for R. Daring Club Molenbeek[2] in Belgium, where he emigrated to.

Is a Canadian former speed skater and Olympic medalist.

Is a Canadian former speed skater and Olympic medalist.

Known as Alec, was an Australian cricketer who played in 2 Tests from 1930 to 1931.

Known as Alec, was an Australian cricketer who played in 2 Tests from 1930 to 1931.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger. Hutchinson began his professional car

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a winger. Hutchinson began his professional career in England, with Burnley in 1929. After five league games and two goals, he joined the Clarets' Lancashire neighbours Blackpool the following season, 1930–31.

Is an Israeli Chess Grandmaster and trainer. As of April 2007, his Elo rating was 2591, making him t

Is an Israeli Chess Grandmaster and trainer. As of April 2007, his Elo rating was 2591, making him the # 8 player in Israel and the 167th-highest rated player in the world. His peak rating was 2597 in 2003.

A Swedish footballer, currently playing goalkeeper for BK Häcken.He made his debut for Häcken in 2

A Swedish footballer, currently playing goalkeeper for BK Häcken.He made his debut for Häcken in 2006. He started his youth career at Torslanda IK. He has been capped for Sweden u-21.

Is a Georgian football striker. He currently playes for German club Karlsruher SC.He started his car

Is a Georgian football striker. He currently playes for German club Karlsruher SC.He started his career in Dinamo Tbilisi, where he was a great goalscorer. With 24 goals in 24 games (1994–95) and 26 goals in 25 games (1995–96) he attracted interest from foreign clubs, and decided to join VfB Lübeck in January 1997.

A russian footballer, who currently plays for Dinaburg FC.

A russian footballer, who currently plays for Dinaburg FC.

Is a chess Grandmaster who lives in and represents the United States of America. He was joint US Cha

Is a chess Grandmaster who lives in and represents the United States of America. He was joint US Champion in 1995 (with Nick de Firmian and Patrick Wolff). In the January 2006 FIDE list, Ivanov had an Elo rating of 2606, his current rating (OCT 2007) is 2565, making him seventeenth in the United States.

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the Danish Superliga side AGF.

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the Danish Superliga side AGF.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left-half. Born in Greenock, Leslie was an in

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left-half. Born in Greenock, Leslie was an influential defensive midfielder who played 143 games for Birmingham, including 132 top flight League games and an appearance at Wembley in the 1931 FA Cup Final.

Is an Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City

Is an Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle. He played primarily as a centre forward, but Plymouth also used him as an inside forward. He joined Birmingham City from junior club Shettleston for a fee of £2,000 in April 1958. He made his debut in the First Division on 15 November 1958, deputising for Eddy Brown in a home game against Newcastle United which Birmingham won 1–0.

Is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays at lock. He represented Auckland and plays for the

Is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays at lock. He represented Auckland and plays for the Blues in the Super 14 , when he signed for the Tasman provincial side. In 2008, he played for the Crusaders in the Super 14. He has played for the All Bla

Is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Reading. He plays in the centre back p

Is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Reading. He plays in the centre back position. Pearce attended The Oratory School in Woodcote where he developed a reputation as a bit of a trouble maker until Sixth Form, when he dedicated his time towards attending Reading's youth academy. Despite being born in England, Pearce qualifies to play for Scotland through his parents, and has represented them at youth level. He made his debut for the Scotland U21 team in their 4-1 defeat to Norway U21 in Kilmarnock on 20 May 2008.

Is a Ghanaian footballer, who currently plays for Gyeongnam FC.. On 07 December 2005 left Berekum Ar

Is a Ghanaian footballer, who currently plays for Gyeongnam FC.. On 07 December 2005 left Berekum Arsenal to sign an two years contract for Ashanti Gold SC and on 17 January 2009 signed for Asante Kotoko. He earned his first call up for his homeland on 0

Is a Uruguayan football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for Arsenal de Sarandí in Argentina. I

Is a Uruguayan football (soccer) striker. He currently plays for Arsenal de Sarandí in Argentina. In 2006 he played one game for the Uruguay national football team, a friendly against England.

Is a German track and field athlete who specialises in the 110 metres hurdles.

Is a German track and field athlete who specialises in the 110 metres hurdles.

Also known as Sandy Bell, was a South African cricketer who played in 16 Tests from 1929 to 1935

Also known as Sandy Bell, was a South African cricketer who played in 16 Tests from 1929 to 1935