Archive for November, 2009

GW Assistant Coach Brian Ellerbe on Half Jewish Sports

Listen to Part 1 of 2 as Half Jewish Sports spends an hour with George Washington Assistant Coach Brian Ellerbe to discuss his past as a coach, and what he feels he can bring to this program in his first-year .
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Senior Games tennis winner wants others to participate - Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

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Senior Games tennis winner wants others to participateWisconsin Jewish ChronicleMoreover, “it would be fun to see” other Jewish community members participating as well, he said. Howard is a retired attorney who still does some part-time …

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Farwell to a couple of Jewish sports legends

Abe Pollin, owner of the NBA Washington Wizards and a staunch supporter of Israel and Jewish charities, died yesterday at the age of 85. Read More »
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After prayer and punch, Foreman takes Jewish victory lap (Sports

After prayer and punch, Foreman takes Jewish victory lap (Sports)-http://is.gd/53nNm.
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Farwell to a couple of Jewish sports legends » Kaplan's Korner on

More on Pollin from ESPN. * * *. Bobby Frankel, who rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of thoroughbred racing, died Nov. 16 from complications due to lymphoma. …
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Farwell to a couple of Jewish sports legends | JewPI

Abe Pollin, owner of the NBA Washington Wizards and a staunch supporter of Israel and Jewish charities, died yesterday at the age of 85. Read More »
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Boxing's Max Baer, four more elected to International Jewish

World heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer, who kayo’d reigning title-holder Primo Carnera to capture the heavyweight crown in June 1934, is one five sport figures elected to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame for 2010. …
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Pollin Helped Save DC Synagogue - WJLA

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Pollin Helped Save DC SynagogueWJLAThe historic synagogue, now home to a vibrant mix of Jewish religious, social and cultural activities, almost didn't make it. When the original congregation …Abe Pollin, basketball owner and philanthropist, dies at 85Jewish Telegraphic AgencyAbe Pollin: Saying goodbye to a menschJweekly.comLong-standing loyaltyWashington PostWashington Times -Bleacher Report -Ha’aretzall 1,123 news articles »

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Germans Restore 1936 Record Set By Jewish Woman - Sports News

NEW YORK — Gretel Bergmann, a Jewish woman, matched a German high jump record on June 30, 1936, but she was kicked off the team. Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
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Germany restores 1936 high jump record to Jewish athlete | Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Gretel Bergmann matched a German high jump record on June 30, 1936. Two weeks later, the 5 feet, 3 inches (2.2 meters) she jumped in.
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