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Schalk
Schalk is both a patronymic surname and a Germanic given name. As a given name, with the meaning "servant", it has been recorded as early as the 8th century as ''Scalco'' and ''Scalcho''. The composite given name "Godschalk" or "Gottschalk" (God's servant) was more popular with the higher classes. Quite common in the Low Countries in the Middle Ages, it is now primarily an Afrikaans given name. Notable people with the name include: ;Given name * Schalk Booysen (1927–2011), South African sprinter and middle distance runner * Schalk Brits (born 1981), South African rugby player * Schalk Burger (born 1956), South African rugby player using the name ''Burger Geldenhuys'' * Schalk Burger (born 1983), South African rugby player * Schalk Willem Burger (1852-1918), acting President of South Africa (1900-02) * Schalk Ferreira (born 1984), South African rugby player * Schalk Joubert (born 1975), South African bass player * Schalk Oelofse (born 1988), South African rugby player * Schalk va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Schalke 04
Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V., commonly known as FC Schalke 04 (), Schalke 04 (), or abbreviated as S04 (), is a professional German football and multi-sports club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The "04" in the club's name derives from its formation in 1904. Schalke have been one of the most popular professional football teams in Germany, even though the club's heyday was in the 1930s and 1940s. Schalke have played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system, since 2022, following promotion from the 2. Bundesliga in 2021–22. As of 2022, the club has 160,000 members, making it the second-largest football club in Germany and the fourth-largest club in the world in terms of membership. Other activities offered by the club include athletics, basketball, handball, table tennis, winter sports and eSports. Schalke have won seven German championships, five DFB-Pokals, one DFB Ligapokal, one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Schalk
Raymond William Schalk (August 12, 1892 – May 19, 1970) was an American professional baseball player, coach, manager and scout. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox for the majority of his career. Known for his fine handling of pitchers and outstanding defensive ability, Schalk was considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era. He revolutionized the way the catching position was played by using his speed and agility to expand the previously accepted defensive capabilities for his position. Schalk was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. Early life Born in Harvel, Illinois to German immigrant parents, Schalk grew up in Litchfield, Illinois.Nokomis' baseball ties on display at museum '' |
Schalk Burger
Schalk Willem Petrus Burger Jr. (born 13 April 1983) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He played as a flanker for Saracens in the English Premiership and has won 86 caps for South Africa. He was a member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning team, has twice been named South African Rugby Player of the Year (in 2004 and 2011), and was named IRB Player of the Year in 2004, among other accolades. He also holds the record for the most appearances (84) and most tries scored (13) by a Springbok flanker. However, Burger's physical approach has also resulted in him being shown a yellow card six times in international rugby, second only to Italy's Marco Bortolami (7 times) as of June 2014. Burger has also suffered injuries, especially to his neck and knee, which have sidelined him for considerable periods at a time. He has also played four times for the Barbarians. Early life Burger is one of a handful of second-generation Springboks. His father, also called Scha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schalk Oelofse
Schalk is both a patronymic surname and a Germanic given name. As a given name, with the meaning "servant", it has been recorded as early as the 8th century as ''Scalco'' and ''Scalcho''. The composite given name "Godschalk" or "Gottschalk" (God's servant) was more popular with the higher classes. Quite common in the Low Countries in the Middle Ages, it is now primarily an Afrikaans given name. Notable people with the name include: ;Given name * Schalk Booysen (1927–2011), South African sprinter and middle distance runner * Schalk Brits (born 1981), South African rugby player * Schalk Burger (born 1956), South African rugby player using the name ''Burger Geldenhuys'' * Schalk Burger (born 1983), South African rugby player * Schalk Willem Burger (1852-1918), acting President of South Africa (1900-02) * Schalk Ferreira (born 1984), South African rugby player * Schalk Joubert (born 1975), South African bass player * Schalk Oelofse (born 1988), South African rugby player * Schalk v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schalk Joubert
Schalk is both a patronymic surname and a Germanic given name. As a given name, with the meaning "servant", it has been recorded as early as the 8th century as ''Scalco'' and ''Scalcho''. The composite given name "Godschalk" or "Gottschalk" (God's servant) was more popular with the higher classes. Quite common in the Low Countries in the Middle Ages, it is now primarily an Afrikaans given name. Notable people with the name include: ;Given name * Schalk Booysen (1927–2011), South African sprinter and middle distance runner * Schalk Brits (born 1981), South African rugby player * Schalk Burger (born 1956), South African rugby player using the name ''Burger Geldenhuys'' * Schalk Burger (born 1983), South African rugby player * Schalk Willem Burger (1852-1918), acting President of South Africa (1900-02) * Schalk Ferreira (born 1984), South African rugby player * Schalk Joubert (born 1975), South African bass player * Schalk Oelofse (born 1988), South African rugby player * Schalk v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Schalk
Alex Schalk (; born 7 August 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds. He scored the winning goal for Ross County in the 2015–16 Scottish League Cup final. Career Schalk came through the youth ranks of NAC Breda, earning the nickname of "Der Bomber van Breda" because of his reputation as a footballer with remarkable goalscoring instincts, comparable to legendary German striker Gerd Müller. On 1 May 2011, he made his senior debut for NAC against Heracles Almelo in the 33rd round of the 2010–11 Eredivisie season, replacing Ömer Bayram in the 85th minute. The match ended in a 2–1 home loss. On 9 August 2011, Schalk agreed to a new two-year contract at NAC until June 2013. After losing perspective on playing matches for NAC Breda, Schalk was sent on loan to PSV, where he played for Eerste Divisie side Jong PSV. He scored six times in 16 matches for the Eerste Divisie side. On 28 June 2014, Scha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gertrude Schalk
Gertrude Schalk (1906 – April 23, 1977), also known as Toki Schalk Johnson, was a twentieth-century African-American writer, columnist, clubwoman, and newspaper editor. Although she lived and worked outside of New York City, her early fiction is sometimes considered as part of the broader Harlem Renaissance literary movement. Early life Lillian Schalk was born in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of Theodore O. Schalk and Mary Wilkerson Schalk. She had a sister, Bali, and two brothers, Theodore and George. She changed her first name to Gertrude as a young woman. Career Four short stories by Gertrude Schalk appeared in the ''Saturday Evening Quill'', a publication the Saturday Evening Quill Club, a black literary organization cofounded in Boston by Eugene Gordon, of which Schalk was an original member. Those stories included "The Black Madness" (1928), which was also featured in The Best American Short Stories anthology for 1928, and "The Red Cape" (1929). Schalk was also ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Schalk
Carl Flentge Schalk (September 26, 1929 – January 24, 2021) was a noted Lutheran composer, author, and lecturer. Between 1965 and 2004 he taught church music at Concordia University Chicago.Carl Schalk . MorningStar Music Publishers. Retrieved on August 19, 2008 During this time he guided the development of the university's Master of Church Music degree, which has since graduated more than 140 students.Dr. Carl Schalk . The Luther Institute. Retrieved on August 19, 2008. Schalk was a member of the Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship, which produced the |
Johann Schalk
Johann (Hans) Schalk (19 September 1903 – 9 November 1987) was a flying ace and high-ranking officer in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with 15 aerial victories, 4 of which on the Eastern Front, claimed in 163 combat missions. Early life and career Schalk joined the Austrian ''Bundesheer'' in 1922 and as a ''Leutnant'' was trained to fly in 1928 and transferred to the ''Luftstreitkräfte''. He became a leader of a fighter squadron in August 1933 and was appointed commander of the Austrian ''Jagdgruppe 1'' (1st fighter group). He was one of the best Austrian aerobatic pilots and gained experience at various delegations to Germany and Italy. After the ''Anschluss'', the annexation of Austria and the integration of the ''Bundesheer'' into the German ''Wehrmacht''. On 1 July 1938, Schalk was tasked with the creation of IV.(''leichte'') ''Gruppe'' (4th light group) of ''Jagdgeschwader'' 134 "Horst Wessel" (JG 134—134th Fighter Wing) at Dortmund. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schalk Van Der Merwe (rugby Union)
Schalk Willem 'Hond' van der Merwe is a former South African rugby union player who last played for the in the Currie Cup. He previously played for the , the and the in domestic South African rugby, for the and the in Super Rugby, for in the French Top 14 and for Irish Pro14 side Ulster. His usual position is prop. He joined the prior to the 2014 season. He was included in the squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season and made his debut in a 21–20 victory over the in Bloemfontein. He joined Irish Pro14 side Ulster Ulster (; ga, Ulaidh or ''Cúige Uladh'' ; sco, label= Ulster Scots, Ulstèr or ''Ulster'') is one of the four traditional Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United King ... prior to the 2017–18 season. He was released on 4 December 2018 after making just three Pro14 appearances. References External linksSchalk Van der Merweon ''espnscrum.com''.on ''itsrugby.co.uk''. Living p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Schalk
Franz Schalk (27 May 18633 September 1931) was an Austrian conductor. From 1918 to 1929 he was director of the Vienna State Opera, a post he held jointly with Richard Strauss from 1919 to 1924. He was later involved in the establishment of the Salzburg Festival. Life and career Born in Vienna, he studied under composer Anton Bruckner. From 1900, he was first kapellmeister of the Vienna Court Opera (Hofoper). Between 1904 and 1921, he was head of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. In 1918 he became director of the Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper, successor to the Hofoper), but from 1919 shared the directorship with Richard Strauss, with the well-known composer considered "blatantly (though unofficially) the 'greater equal' of the pair" (despite Schalk's recorded renditions of the Beethoven and Schubert 8th Symphonies virtually as distinguished as Strauss' versions of the last three Mozart symphonies, Beethoven's 5th & 7th, and some of the best-known German overtur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Schalk
Le Roy John Schalk (November 9, 1908 – March 11, 1990) was an American baseball player and manager. Schalk was not related to Chicago White Sox Baseball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame catcher Ray Schalk, although both were from Illinois. After playing with unaffiliated minor league teams in Ottumwa, Iowa, Fairbury, Nebraska and Oklahoma City (where he hit .344 in 1932), the New York Yankees signed the second baseman, who joined the team in St. Louis on September 17. Starting three games at second (including both ends of a doubleheader on the 18th) against the hapless St. Louis Browns, Browns, Schalk went 3-for-12 with a double. They would be his only games as a Yankee. The following year, the Yanks assigned him to their top farm club in Newark, New Jersey, Newark; after bouncing around with minor-league clubs in Newark, Baltimore and Little Rock for a full decade, it looked like Schalk's big-league days were over. Then came World War II. After a year away from the game in 1943, hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
