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James Laing (archer)
James Laing may refer to: *James Laing (doctor) (c. 1749–1831), Scottish medical man and plantation owner in Dominica *James Laing (footballer) (1897–1917), Scottish footballer * Jim Laing, Canadian sportscaster and radio station owner * James Laing (archer), participated in Archery at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's recurve individual *James Laing (shipbuilder) Sir James Laing (1823–1901) was a British shipbuilder and founder of James Laing & Sons in Sunderland. Life He was born at Deptford House in Bishopwearmouth (later known as Sunderland) on 11 January 1823 the only son of Philip Laing and A ... (1823–1901), Tyne and Wear shipbuilder and High Sheriff of Durham, 1879 See also * James Lang (other) * Jamie Laing (born 1988), on the British TV series ''Made in Chelsea'' {{hndis, Laing, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Laing (doctor)
James Laing (c.1749–1831) was a Scottish doctor and slave plantation owner in Dominica. Life He was born in the parish of Crimond, c. 1748, the son of Alexander Laing and Jane Henderson.''Scottish Notes and Queries'' 1929, p. 239 According to later testimony, he was resident as a young man in Dominica, by the later 1760s. There were other Scots of the same name in the Caribbean at this period, including Dr James Laing in Tobago, from Elgin, Moray. Laing acquired lands in Scotland, at Haddo-Rattray, Buchan, in 1789. According to the ''Topographical Dictionary of Scotland'' (London, 1846), writing about Crimond, "There is an ancient seat called Haddo, and an elegant modern mansion has been built on the estate of Rattray." In that year Laing had given evidence on plantation life in Dominica to the Privy Council, later commented on by John Ranby (pamphleteer), John Ranby, James Stephen (British politician), James Stephen and Eric Williams. In 1793 Laing was provost marshal in Domin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Laing (footballer)
James Higgins Laing (1897 – 23 April 1917) was a Scottish footballer who made one appearance in the Scottish League for Falkirk as an inside right. Personal life Prior to his service in the First World War, Laing worked as an engineer for Carron Company. He attested in the Army on 8 December 1915 and was called up to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in September 1916. Serving as a private, Laing was posted to the Western Front Western Front or West Front may refer to: Military frontiers *Western Front (World War I), a military frontier to the west of Germany *Western Front (World War II), a military frontier to the west of Germany *Western Front (Russian Empire), a majo ... in January 1917 and was hospitalised the following month, suffering from frostbite. He returned to his battalion in April and ten days later, on 23 April 1917, he was killed in an attack on Rœux during the Battle of the Scarpe. Laing was buried in Rœux British Cemetery. Career statist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Laing
James T. Laing is a Canadian sportscaster and radio station owner who spent the 1966-67 NHL season as the radio play by play voice for the Boston Bruins. Broadcasting career A native of Weyburn, Laing's career began in 1962 calling junior hockey games in Saskatchewan. While calling games for the Estevan Bruins, Boston Bruins President Weston Adams heard Laing's play by play on scouting trips. Adams was very impressed with Laing's impartiality, especially in games between Estevan and their rivals, the Weyburn Red Wings. According to Boston Bruins announcer Fred Cusick, Laing "was a dead ringer, in voice and inflection, for Foster Hewitt, Canada's legendary hockey announcer". He was hired by Adams in 1966 to call Bruins games on radio. Laing was 23 years old at the time of his hiring. During his tenure in Boston, he was praised by ''Boston Globe'' sportswriter Harold Kaese for being "objective and accurate". Laing was fired after only one season because Bruins management believed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Laing (archer)
James Laing may refer to: *James Laing (doctor) (c. 1749–1831), Scottish medical man and plantation owner in Dominica *James Laing (footballer) (1897–1917), Scottish footballer * Jim Laing, Canadian sportscaster and radio station owner * James Laing (archer), participated in Archery at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's recurve individual *James Laing (shipbuilder) Sir James Laing (1823–1901) was a British shipbuilder and founder of James Laing & Sons in Sunderland. Life He was born at Deptford House in Bishopwearmouth (later known as Sunderland) on 11 January 1823 the only son of Philip Laing and A ... (1823–1901), Tyne and Wear shipbuilder and High Sheriff of Durham, 1879 See also * James Lang (other) * Jamie Laing (born 1988), on the British TV series ''Made in Chelsea'' {{hndis, Laing, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archery At The 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's Recurve Individual
The men's individual recurve archery event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was part of the archery programme and took place at the Yamuna Sports Complex The Yamuna Sports Complex is a sports complex located in New Delhi, India. Inaugurated in 1999, it has wide spectrum of sporting facilities. It is owned by the Delhi Development Authority. It was one of the multiple venues for the 2010 Commonweal .... Medalists Ranking Round 38 archers competed. Finals Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Archery At The 2010 Commonwealth Games - Men's Recurve Individual Archery at the 2010 Commonwealth Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Laing (shipbuilder)
Sir James Laing (1823–1901) was a British shipbuilder and founder of James Laing & Sons in Sunderland. Life He was born at Deptford House in Bishopwearmouth (later known as Sunderland) on 11 January 1823 the only son of Philip Laing and Anne Jobling. His father was also a shipbuilder, having founded Laings of Deptford Yard with his brother John Laing (both from Fife) in 1793. Deptford Yard was a satelitte facility linked to Deptford but based in Sunderland. Their first ship the "Horta" had been built on the Harbour Sands near Sunderland. They then formed a shipbuilding yard on a bend on the River Wear. In 1843 James Laing took over the business and renamed it "James Laing & Sons". The company had a strong connection to Duncan Dunbar & Co, building one ship per year for them from 1843 to 1863. Duncan Dunbar continued to build ships but switched builder to Pile, Hay & Co in Sunderland. Laing & Co is credited with the invention of the first oil tanker around 1855. James wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Lang (other)
James Lang may refer to: Sportsmen * James Lang (basketball) (born 1983), American basketball player *Jimmy Lang (1851–?), Scottish footballer * James Lang (cricketer) (1900–1973), English cricketer *Jim Lang (rugby union) (1909–1991), Welsh international rugby union player * James Lang (rugby union) (born 1995), Scottish international rugby union player Others * Chris Lang (politician) (James Christian Lang, 1910–2002), Australian politician * Clubber Lang, James "Clubber" Lang, fictional boxer in Rocky III portrayed by Mr. T * Jim Lang (composer), American composer * Jim Lang (broadcaster) (born 1965), Canadian broadcaster and sportscaster See also *Jim Laing James T. Laing is a Canadian sportscaster and radio station owner who spent the 1966-67 NHL season as the radio play by play voice for the Boston Bruins. Broadcasting career A native of Weyburn, Laing's career began in 1962 calling junior hockey ..., Canadian play-by-play sportscaster for the Boston Bruins * Ji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
