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William S. Haddock
William Samuel Haddock (July 28, 1875 – October 13, 1953) was an American athletic leader who served as president of the United States Amateur Hockey Association from its creation in 1920 until its demise in 1930. Early life Haddock was born in Swansea. His father, William Haddock was a Baptist minister and their family emigrated from Wales when Haddock was ten years old. The family first resided in Frostburg, Maryland, but moved to Pittsburgh following his father's death a few years later. Once in Pittsburgh, Haddock began working for ''The Pittsburgh Press'' as a copy boy and rose to the position of circulation manager. He served in the 10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Spanish–American War and the Philippine–American War. Politics Haddock was elected Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff of Allegheny County in 1917. In 1919, he conducted an investigation into the death of Fannie Sellins, who was shot and killed during a miner's strike in Natro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swansea
Swansea (; cy, Abertawe ) is a coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea ( cy, links=no, Dinas a Sir Abertawe). The city is the twenty-fifth largest in the United Kingdom. Located along Swansea Bay in southwest Wales, with the principal area covering the Gower Peninsula, it is part of the Swansea Bay region and part of the historic county of Glamorgan; also the ancient Welsh commote of Gŵyr. The principal area is the second most populous local authority area in Wales with an estimated population of 246,563 in 2020. Swansea, along with Neath and Port Talbot, forms the Swansea Urban Area with a population of 300,352 in 2011. It is also part of the Swansea Bay City Region. During the 19th-century industrial heyday, Swansea was the key centre of the copper-smelting industry, earning the nickname ''Copperopolis''. Etymologies The Welsh name, ''Abertawe'', translates as ''"mouth/es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
