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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1988
Page
5
Evel Knievel says his son Robbie will attempt a 22 car motorcycle jump with no hands on July 31 in Portland Oregon. The elder notes he cleared 21 cars in his career and has endured multiple surgeries from his injuries while Robbie has only broken his knee.
Boris Becker, twice Wimbledon champion, faced a parking dispute at Public Car Park No. 8. Attendant Tom refused entry without an official sticker and demanded $9, Becker refused, then won his second round against Karel Novacek. Becker said the incident was blown out of proportion and did not pay.
Sherry Williams, a model actress, claims actor Cassidy fathered her 18 month old daughter Katherine Evelyn Cassidy and seeks paternity declaration and $5 000 monthly child support in Los Angeles Superior Court. Lawyer Marvin Mitchelson filed the action noting Cassidy was 20 during his Partridge Family days.
Giorgio Moroder unveiled Hand in Hand as the official song of the 1988 Olympics. The pop ballad aims for easy listening across nationalities with a Korean flavor and Koreana set to sing it at the September 17 opening ceremony. Moroder holds Oscars for Midnight Express, What a Feeling, and Take My Breath Away.
Vivian Smallwood known as The Rappin’ Granny was named a finalist in the Granny of the Year contest from thousands of Southern California applicants. She performs with her son in Rappin Granny and DJ Len and sings about drugs and youth issues. Smallwood won prizes including a car and a trip to Honolulu for the national finals.
Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov cancels his summer tour after aggravating a knee injury. He was set to open July 1 at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington with two Lubbock shows July 23 and 24 sold out. Refunds will be issued to ticket buyers. The cancellation follows a tour manager telegram and a physician advised halt.
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